Carb(s) and Intake: Enough Clearance??
06-28-2010, 06:44 PM
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06-28-2010, 06:47 PM
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I have no experience (my C3 is a 454) but I went to the Edelbrock website and looked up the dual quad air gap manifold. Here's what it says:
It isn't clear if it fits under an L-88 hood or high-rise hood from Ecklers but it's clear it doesn't under the stock hood. The other dual quad manifold is lower so that might help.
RPM Air-Gap Dual-Quad (1500-6500 rpm)
Designed for 1955-86 S/B Chevys, this intake stands 1-5/8" taller than the low-profile C-26 intake and offers performance improvements in the 1500-6500 rpm range. The large runners feature our unique Air-Gap design that separates the runners from the hot engine valley for a cooler, denser charge. Will not fit under stock Corvette hood. Also available as a complete carb and manifold kit.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...carbs-sb.shtmlDesigned for 1955-86 S/B Chevys, this intake stands 1-5/8" taller than the low-profile C-26 intake and offers performance improvements in the 1500-6500 rpm range. The large runners feature our unique Air-Gap design that separates the runners from the hot engine valley for a cooler, denser charge. Will not fit under stock Corvette hood. Also available as a complete carb and manifold kit.
It isn't clear if it fits under an L-88 hood or high-rise hood from Ecklers but it's clear it doesn't under the stock hood. The other dual quad manifold is lower so that might help.
06-29-2010, 04:23 AM
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Safety Car
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Please show/quote me where I said I had a C26 intake...I've been talking about the air gap from the very beginning. Someone else mentioned a C26 intake on the other hand..
But that is a relief that it fit fine in your car..gives me hope!
But that is a relief that it fit fine in your car..gives me hope!
06-29-2010, 08:46 AM
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My stock big block came with a sunken (low-rise) manifold and LT-1 style hood. The motor mounts are GM stock replacement. The only way to put a mid or high-rise manifold on was to replace the hood with an L-88 and replace the air cleaner base with a dropped one.
As I stated in my post, I have no experience with small-block C3's. I was just providing information from the manufacturer. Hopefully whoever ships the intake setup to the OP will take it back if indeed it doesn't fit.
06-29-2010, 07:08 PM
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06-29-2010, 07:11 PM
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You should contact Edelbrock and let them know their information is wrong. Wouldn't be the frst time a website description was wrong.
My stock big block came with a sunken (low-rise) manifold and LT-1 style hood. The motor mounts are GM stock replacement. The only way to put a mid or high-rise manifold on was to replace the hood with an L-88 and replace the air cleaner base with a dropped one.
As I stated in my post, I have no experience with small-block C3's. I was just providing information from the manufacturer. Hopefully whoever ships the intake setup to the OP will take it back if indeed it doesn't fit.
My stock big block came with a sunken (low-rise) manifold and LT-1 style hood. The motor mounts are GM stock replacement. The only way to put a mid or high-rise manifold on was to replace the hood with an L-88 and replace the air cleaner base with a dropped one.
As I stated in my post, I have no experience with small-block C3's. I was just providing information from the manufacturer. Hopefully whoever ships the intake setup to the OP will take it back if indeed it doesn't fit.
12-27-2010, 08:57 AM
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I have about 3 previous posts that explain what was required to make it work. L88 hood, small distributor, and I had to modify the air cleaner base to drop the air cleaner an extra 1/2".
The only reason I did all this is because my uncle had bought these parts without any research 3-4 yrs ago and they wouldn't take them back. It sure looks nice though.
Jeff.
The only reason I did all this is because my uncle had bought these parts without any research 3-4 yrs ago and they wouldn't take them back. It sure looks nice though.
Jeff.
12-28-2010, 08:22 PM
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I have an Air Gap on my ZZ4 350,w/Edelbrock 800cfm carb and 14" chrome air cleaner - had to go with Eckler's L-88 hood, LT-1 would not fit. pic of engine:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...etec_435.shtml
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...etec_435.shtml
12-28-2010, 11:25 PM
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how did u have no clearance issues?? i just put a 383 stroker in my 76 with edelbrock heads, performer rpm intake and single holley carb ant even with a drop bace filter with a 2.5" 14" element and im certain i wont have hood clearance... i haven't put the hood on yet but it isn't looking promising
