Will a RPM manifold fit under a stock vette hood?
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
I thought I would post what I found. I read post on the net about this but got conflicting info. So here is what I found worked under the stock hood of my 76. I have a Edelbrock RPM (non air gap) manifold, 1/2" carb spacer so the vac port fitting in the manifold clears the accelerator pump on the secondaries, a BG Speed Demon carb and a Proform drop base air cleaner p/n 141-362. I will be using a 2-1/2" tall filter which will leave just under 1/2" of clearance at the wing nut.
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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.
Mine cleared also Glenn. See the pic in my signature. I think my lid is 2" with the drop base. I put the breather lid on the air cleaner to make up the difference. had about 1/2" clearance...
Surprised you made it with the spacer...
LukesVette 2008-02-01 22:06:41
Surprised you made it with the spacer...
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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 wish I had the problem of a big block under my hood to struggle with these issues!!! 
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
Big block?, shoot I am still wondering what I am going to do with all the new ponies going under the hood.
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