Intake hood clearance problem

[coronetchad]

I'm in need of proper advice & help please! I have a 68 coronet 440 w/440, auto. 3:91 locker. I'm wanting to upgrade from factory iron intake to edy 7193 intake & edy 14073 carb. I have a factory flat hood with twin scoops and I dont want to waste $$$ on upgrades if the combo wont fit! Any & all advice greatly appreciated! MOPAR OR NO CAR!

 

[Belle66]

Was in a similiar situation with a C3 corvette. I got dimensional information of the intake and carb heights from manufacturers and added cardboard to the existing parts to match height and footprint. Also used modeling clay on top of that to know exactly the clearance.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Was in a similiar situation with a C3 corvette. I got dimensional information of the intake and carb heights from manufacturers and added cardboard to the existing parts to match height and footprint. Also used modeling clay on top of that to know exactly the clearance.

Belle66 has a GREAT idea.... clay is cheap... intakes cost $$$

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

'68's did not have "twin scoop" hoods from the factory. Sounds like a '69 hood.

 

[coronetchad]

'68's did not have "twin scoop" hoods from the factory. Sounds like a '69 hood.

I just installed the scoops on my 68

 

[coronetchad]

I just added the scoops on my 68 hood

 

[coronetchad]

Belle66 has a GREAT idea.... clay is cheap... intakes cost $$$

 

[coronetchad]

Thank you

 

[Yatzee]

I'm in need of proper advice & help please! I have a 68 coronet 440 w/440, auto. 3:91 locker. I'm wanting to upgrade from factory iron intake to edy 7193 intake & edy 14073 carb. I have a factory flat hood with twin scoops and I dont want to waste $$$ on upgrades if the combo wont fit! Any & all advice greatly appreciated! MOPAR OR NO CAR!

Invest a dime and call Edelbrock and ask them the difference between the manifold heights. With this info ( carb height will be a constant ) you'll know how much headroom you're using up from the existing setup. You only want to know the difference - you're paying them for piece of their equipment, let them supply the info.

 

[MOPOWER871]

7193 Performer RPM, Carb pad height: 5.35". Manifold is 1.7" taller than stock. Port exit dimensions: 1.13" x 2.09". Manifold measure 8.75" across block. For the heights of all Edelbrock manifolds, please visit the the Manifold Reference Dimensions page.
Read more at http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/manifolds/chrysler/performer-rpm-bb.shtml#th4Y8zO8dkogKyCe.99

 

[66Satellite47]

Invest a dime and call Edelbrock and ask them the difference between the manifold heights. With this info ( carb height will be a constant ) you'll know how much headroom you're using up from the existing setup. You only want to know the difference - you're paying them for piece of their equipment, let them supply the info.

EDE has dimensional drawings on their web site.

 

[moparcrazy]

I'm in need of proper advice & help please! I have a 68 coronet 440 w/440, auto. 3:91 locker. I'm wanting to upgrade from factory iron intake to edy 7193 intake & edy 14073 carb. I have a factory flat hood with twin scoops and I dont want to waste $$$ on upgrades if the combo wont fit! Any & all advice greatly appreciated! MOPAR OR NO CAR!

Do you Have any Good Buddy's that mite lend you one ? or maybe a shop ?

 

[Dennis H]

Good luck, follow advice given. I went in blind and got lucky. Hood only closes because my 69 has a power bulge hood.

 

[jeepers007]

Mine is a low deck and I have the m1 single plane.

You will need a drop base air cleaner with a flat hood. Modelling clay is a good tip for estimating how much room you have.