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bandb 351 air cleaner clearance?
just put the body on and it looks like there is very little clearance. i have the edelbrock fuel injection, 73 351, alu heads ,low motor mounts, i wanted the fined cobra 20" x9" air cleaner from branda , will it fit ???????? how tall is it really? (ohboy) what is your set up?
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When I had a SB in mine I had that air cleaner and it would rub (ever so slightly).
Clois |
I am running a 347 with the oval air cleaner. I have a vic jr intake which is fairly tall, an I have clearance. Oddly, with the new engine, my clearance issue is now at the front of the hood scoop. It is a tight fit between the base of the cleaner and the opening of the scoop.
It is great to finally see some activity in this forum. I love my B&B. I have occasional frustrations, but overall, they are a great company. I think that their small size is there strength and their weakness. |
I've got a 351W with the oval air cleaner. I too am a little tight at the front. Before paint I reworked the bottom part of the hood at the front of the air scoop. It needed straightening out anyway. It's close on top but it fits OK.
I Have both and Edelbrock RPM performer manifold and a 750 cfm Performer carb. |
351 Windsor Hood Clearance
I too am at that stage. I did have a Air gap it was too tall , Then tried a stealth intake it was too tall so i guess im going with a Ededlbrock plain performer its about the shortest. I dont remember having this isue before on my old one . i think i went and redone my engine mounts. Lonny
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Another hood clearance question
Hey,
Do most of the hood clearance issues come from using fuel injection or carburetors? I want to run a carbureted 351w... are there any particular intake/carburetor combinations I need to avoid for clearance reasons? Mike |
You should be fine with a carb but keep in mind you may need to run a different air cleaner other than the 20" oblong style. Most other air cleaners should fit fine. I am not sure about FI.
Clois |
I guess the air gap intake is to tall and that is what edelbrock uses on there fuel injection. Also the msd distributer seems to tall unless there is a detent in the botom of the air cleaner? Its just too close to tell with out buying one. So many problems not enough money to buy my way out.
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Mine rubbed. What to buy mine??
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i have the small oval air cleaner, check out my gallery. running a 800 carb.
had to shave 1/4 inch off the bottom of air cleaner and it fits perfect. |
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