Will I have deck height issues with a Weiand dual plane on my 71 Scamp?

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ROY MICHAEL

ROY MICHAEL

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I have a 71 Scamp 904 auto that currently has an old and very ugly Edelbrock Performer intake. Also a newer Edelbrock carb. Don't know the cfm rating. I just purchased a Weiand 8007 dual plane intake. Also a set of 302 heads that are in the machine shop getting a 3 angle and a lite milling .10. Bought the Felpro .40 head gaskets. I also bought a 340 grind cam with new lifters and 340 exhaust manifolds. Already have MSD. The block is a stock 1972 318 LA. I see that the dual plane has a higher deck height and I am worried about it hitting the hood once everything is installed. Any other advice would be welcome also. First time posting in this GREAT forum.
 
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Is that the stealth or action plus? I think you will at least need a drop base air cleaner.
 
Use some moldeling clay on the top of the air cleaner and gently close the hood to check for clearance. I have the same manifold ( Action Plus) and IIRC it was about an inch clearance
 
Hey, you didn't run out and buy all those cool new parts to turn around and let a thing like a hood slow you down - did you? IF it hits, I have two words for you - fiberglass hood.
 
Another option for modeling clay is
PlayDough. Available at any 99 cent store for just under a dollar
 
Mancini has a drop base for the MP air cleaners. Ether the unsilenced or the ribbed. This one clears a '67 Cuda with the same intake.
 
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