hood clearance

[chuckwagon2004]

I have a 71 dart Im about to get a performer RPM intake for my 318 and was wondering if I should worry about hood clearance??????

 

[buddyralf]

I Really don't think you will run into any problems at all. I have a 70 Dart with a 340 and have a M1 dual plane intake with a 3/8" spacer and stock air cleaner with no problem. Even with a single plane it should be no problem. Although, how tall is your air cleaner? is it stock?

 

[Krazed]

I have a 68 Barracuda with a Performer RPM. i had to ditch the stock Air cleaner and go with a dropped one because the long thread piece with the wingnut would hit the hood.

I'd just try and lower it slowly, it may/may not work depending on the motor mounts you have and whatnot.

 

[TONY GTS]

edlebrock performer rpm, 1 inch spancer, drop base air cleaner, fits but w/a bent wing nut that chips the underside of hood.

 

[chuckwagon2004]

cool guys I was thinking the RPM would bring it up pretty close to the hood

 

[mr.318]

I bought a airgap last year for my 71 dart and it wouldn't clear, So i asked the same ? here and was told a rpm or a m1 would not clear? if it fits let us know i tried the drop aircleaner on the airgap still wouldn't clear

 

[buddyralf]

It worked for me using the M1 duel plane, Holley 700 Double pump and a 3/8" carb spacer with the stock air cleaner. Perhaps my solid motor mounts dropped the engine some? I'm not sure but it fits fine.