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Topic: 351? Hood clearance?
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 04-30-2006 06:58 PM
 
I am thinking of building a 351...well thats all that I will admit to..hehe. With the carb enclosure I have about 1 inch of hood clearance at the tightest spot. I know that a 351 is taller, but just how much higher would the carb flange be? I am assuming that it will not fit under a stock hood.
Would I be ok with a shelby hood? I am trying to figure out my options.
Thanks
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65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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jeffstar
Gearhead Posts: 161
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 04-30-2006 07:52 PM
I run a stroked 351W in my 65 Fastback.I am using a Stealth manifold, and it clears a stock hood, even with the cobra oval air cleaner. I could get a bit more clearance if I ran the drop base air cleaner. I would prefer to run a Vic-Jr manifold, but it will not clear a stock hood. I also have a fiberglass GT350 style hood, the type with minimal bracing and I am pretty sure it would work with the Vic-Jr manifold. Most GT350 hoods that have either the steel or fiberglass supports that mimic the factory hood will not have enough clearance for the Vic-Jr. FYI
Type Height
torkerII 4.2
Stealth 4.7
Perf RPM 4.8
Air gap 5.8
Vic. Jr 6.8 ??? I think
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 04-30-2006 10:30 PM
Does anybody have the carb or intake off of their 351W that could measure the distance up to their hood?
That would help a lot.------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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jeffstar
Gearhead Posts: 161
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 04-30-2006 10:51 PM
I think the torkerII is very close in height to a stock manifold
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 2357
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 04-30-2006 10:54 PM
I'm running a 351W with performer intake and holley with stock 65 HIPO aircleaner its close but not bad.
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FSTBK65
Gearhead Posts: 483
From: Salem, Virginia 24153
Registered: May 2004
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posted 05-01-2006 09:23 PM
How much higher is the carb flange on a 351 than a 302?------------------
65 fastback. 302, Paxton Supercharger 7PSI, Edelbrock heads and intake, comp cam, Motorsport rockers,flowtechs with cutouts, x pipe and 2.5in flowmasters. Subframe connectors and shelby traction bars. 4 speed, hurst shifter,Zoom clutch. 368hp and 378ft lbs at the wheels on pump gas. 8.01 @ 87.72 mph 1/8 mi with a 1.78 60ft.
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