Will this Clear stock Hood?
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OddJack (10-12-2023)
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I have a trans am and it probably wouldn't fit, or it would be really close. Camaros have a little more room. You're totally on the line, you may need a different air filter. But the engine will fit nicely and bring joy for years to come! A drop base filter may be all you need.
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OddJack (10-12-2023)
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I agree that it'll be close.
My 86 IROC with the stock hood had the slightest of contact with a dual plane intake and dropped base air filter case. The RPM Air Gap is taller than what looks to be a traditional Performer intake so you may gain a few fractions there.
Speaking of dropped bases, they're not all created equally. There's a version from GM that's extreme. I can probably dig up a part number.
My 86 IROC with the stock hood had the slightest of contact with a dual plane intake and dropped base air filter case. The RPM Air Gap is taller than what looks to be a traditional Performer intake so you may gain a few fractions there.
Speaking of dropped bases, they're not all created equally. There's a version from GM that's extreme. I can probably dig up a part number.
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Or your fully dressed version (which has a less detailed description of the parts involved).
https://blueprintengines.com/product...pr_seq=uniform
https://blueprintengines.com/product...pr_seq=uniform
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The rad: inlet and outlet sizes? I ask because the Griffin rad I have has upsized fittings. That is 1-1/2" top and 1-3/4" bottom (rather than the factory 1-1/4" and 1-1/2") so that necessitated a search for hoses that would work
The heads are indicated as having a 1/2" raised exhaust port. You'll want to be sure your headers will accomodate that.
No mention of whether the flexplate or flywheel is included. The (weighted) harmonic damper is included but nothing is said of the backend. It's also a weighted unit so you'll have to investigate that.
You'll need a compatible starter.
There are a number of other items too but it depends on what you're starting with. Alternator, power steering, pulleys and belts, fuel pump and all of the associated bracketry.
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Lookup how many brands of headers there are and that’s how many different answers you’ll get.
You can still buy shorties from several brands that are 3rd gen specific, but if you want longtubes you’ll have to buy a set for a 2nd gen and make them work.
You can still buy shorties from several brands that are 3rd gen specific, but if you want longtubes you’ll have to buy a set for a 2nd gen and make them work.
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You may be able to get some headers from dyno don. They're awesome.
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SBC same as any other. Performer intake and drop base air cleaner and you will be good.
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skinny z (10-16-2023)
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You can still buy shorties from several brands that are 3rd gen specific, but if you want longtubes you’ll have to buy a set for a 2nd gen and make them work.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...yle%3Astandard
I've got the Hedman Street Headers 68460.
The issue with the Blueprint engine is that the exhaust ports are raised 1/2" over the OEM. This may cause some interference with the chassis.
Keep in mind too, that since the demise of the Hooker/Blackheart headers, there's no longer a fully bolt-in header to tailpipe setup. It'll be on the builder to make a y-pipe to adapt the headers to whatever catback exhaust is in there.
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There are still a few long tube headers available for these cars.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...yle%3Astandard
I've got the Hedman Street Headers 68460.
The issue with the Blueprint engine is that the exhaust ports are raised 1/2" over the OEM. This may cause some interference with the chassis.
Keep in mind too, that since the demise of the Hooker/Blackheart headers, there's no longer a fully bolt-in header to tailpipe setup. It'll be on the builder to make a y-pipe to adapt the headers to whatever catback exhaust is in there.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...yle%3Astandard
I've got the Hedman Street Headers 68460.
The issue with the Blueprint engine is that the exhaust ports are raised 1/2" over the OEM. This may cause some interference with the chassis.
Keep in mind too, that since the demise of the Hooker/Blackheart headers, there's no longer a fully bolt-in header to tailpipe setup. It'll be on the builder to make a y-pipe to adapt the headers to whatever catback exhaust is in there.
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As for the OP and the raised exhaust ports, it may well be that I have a similar port architecture but I can't say for certain without being able to compare directly. I know that the Hedmans I posted installed easily, fit perfectly and offer plenty of clearance for the spark plugs and tools needed.
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