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1982 Firebird Engine Clearance

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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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1982 Firebird Engine Clearance

my friend lowered his finished off engine into his '82 firebird and well the hood wouldnt shut...
the engine is a 78 vette 350 with edelbrock performer intake and 650 carb and low profile air filter...is the performer intake too tall for this cars hood clearance? whut should he go with?
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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From: Pueblo Co
Car: 1989 C4
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 307
Low profile wont clear, he needs a 14X3 dropbase with the plastic adaptor ring if its a single feed carb or no plastic ring if its a dual feed.
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