hood clearence and air gap intake

I just put the Performer RPM on my 360 dart and the hood will not close. If you do go with a drop base and are running a eddie carb then make sure you get the banjo fitting for the fuel line or else the drop base will hit. I just decided to take my hood off since I was only driving around town. Keep me posted on this though because I don't know if I wasnt to waste the money on the fitting and air cleaner if it still will not fit.