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ok trying to plan ahead. what heads, inlet and carb will fit under standard 79 hood??
would like to go edelbrock rpm or vortec set up.
tell me what you use and if it clears please.
1979 Corvette
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Joanne,
I just did this and wanted AirGap, RPM or Vortec and according to my supplier they would not fit. Typically, a good tech sales staff can tell you what will or won't fit. I have an 81 and probably the same hood, but I would suggest calling them.
Good luck, Gurtz
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
About the only Edelbrock intake that will fit with the stock hood would be the Performer or Performer EPS. The Edelbrock catalog states the RPM and others won't fit under a stock Corvette hood. The EPS is optimized to be used with the Edelbrock Performer square-bore carbs. The Performer is designed for square-bore or spread-bore carbs.
What you can do if you have a clearance issue is use a drop base air cleaner. I believe many have done that without a problem.
Cylinder heads shouldn't make a difference clearance-wise. Just make sure you get a camshaft, heads and intake all designed to work together so they won't be mismatched.
You can always call or e-mail Edelbrock, Summit Racing or Jeg's with specific questions regarding fit, performance, etc. They'll give you options to consider.
What you can do if you have a clearance issue is use a drop base air cleaner. I believe many have done that without a problem.
Cylinder heads shouldn't make a difference clearance-wise. Just make sure you get a camshaft, heads and intake all designed to work together so they won't be mismatched.
You can always call or e-mail Edelbrock, Summit Racing or Jeg's with specific questions regarding fit, performance, etc. They'll give you options to consider.
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The Edelbrock Performer 2101 intake manifold is an assured fit.
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I have the performer RPM, edeldrock heads and carb on my 79 with a 2" recessed air cleaner and I clear the hood by 1/2 ".
See the set up in my signature.
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