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Old May 24, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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hood clearance

anyone here use the air gap with an elderbrock carb will this clear the hood and with what air cleaner
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Old May 26, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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Just the regular Perfomer Air Gap will, the RPM version will clear also if you're just using the regular air filter assembly that came with carburated FBodies. Or, you'll need at least a 1.5" drop base if you want to run a 3" element. That's what I have with the RPM intake.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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You'll need the banjo fitting for the fuel line when using a drop base cleaner, and you may have to get a 1/2 inch plastic spacer (mr. gasket) as well, to clear the linkage and electric choke (if you have). With the spacer, you may have to reduce the element size to 2 1/2 inches for the hood to clear - I had to go this route with my performer RPM and 1406 carb.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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thanx for the help guys
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Ill let you know hopefully in a month. Im trying to fit a SBC with new motor mounts, RPM Air Gap and a 1411. Wose part its going under a firebird GTA hood.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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what do you use for a throtle cable bracket with this combo
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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also my oil sending unit is to large of a diamater to fit this intake are there any others out there with this problem
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Use an extender fitting. Hardware store.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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can i put a 90 on it also
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