Oh for sure, it will definitely be functional. I wanted to go holley 600 so I was assuming the engine would be pretty tall with carb/air cleaner on top.
I found this which would be a lift off (I have no problem running hood pins)
http://www.jegs.com/i/US-Body/277/DUH-4/10002/-1?parentProductId=
You mentioned the hood fitting better on a duster scoop, so this one I think would look pretty solid since it's premoulded into the hood, with the bottoms/top vents cut already.
But i've also found the snorkles seperate that you just bolt onto an existing hood.
