Ok, I am getting fed up with my TPI swap, and am seriously considering going carb. My questions are:
1)Will a predator carb clear the stock hood? If so, with what manifold?
2)If I go carb, how do I control the lockup on the 700R4. I currently have a 91 RS. What else needs to be done? THanks

 

I'm not sure how tall the Predator carb is. I think it's taller than a Holley. I had a low profile manifold on my small block with a Holley and a 2" tall air cleaner that just barely fit under the hood. With a predator or larger air cleaner you may need to get a cowl hood.

There are kits available to let the torque converter lockup without a computer.

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don't compromise manifold design or aircleaner height just to fit everything under the stock hood. It will negate the benefits of running the carb in the first place.

 

Great Point, ODB. (Sigh), looks like I have to consider other options. I'm not sure what to do now. I'm afraid I won't be able to get the TPI running without spending much more dinero $$$$. I know this is the carb board, but any suggestions?

 

Sure..just get a cowl hood Or just run a normal hieght carb like a Holley.

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