Hood Clearance with New Engine
05-01-2024, 09:46 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z/28
Engine: L69 5.0L HO -> L31-R
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: The one that came with it.
Hood Clearance with New Engine
It's finally done. The L69 to L31 swap. There's a problem though: the hood wont close because of how tall the engine is. With the air cleaner on, there is about 3 more inches before the hood thinks about latching. So I have the typical gen 1 small block, the summit aluminum intake for the vortec heads, a Holley Street Warrior carb and two inch tall, low ride air cleaner. I'd like to keep the original 84 Z/28 hood that is still on it. Do I bite the bullet and get a cowl hood? If so, what is a hood that looks somewhat stock?
05-01-2024, 10:34 AM
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Car: '89 GTA
Engine: ZZ6TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 3.70:1
Re: Hood Clearance with New Engine
What intake manifold do you have? Sounds like it may be too tall for the stock hood.
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