RonM

Hi guys, I'm going to get back to the '88 Trans-Am project after a long delay. I decided to go with a 350 Vortec crate engine with a 4 bbl set-up. After searching around I see hood clearance is a problem, I really want to keep the stock T/A hood. The engine is a 350HP Vortec from ATK (HP32). I see several intakes from Edelbrock and Weiand available, with the Performer RPM being the suggested one. I would go with a standard Performer though if that's what it takes to use the stock hood. So the question is, which intakes would work with a stock hood? Thanks for any info, RonM.

tater

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I have a 350 Vortec crate engine from Jeg's. I installed a Chinese knock-off Air Gap with an Edelbrock 600cfm carb. It barely fits under my stock Firebird hood with a drop base 14" air cleaner. But it does fit.

dmccain

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I ran the Performer RPM on top a Vortec 350 under a stock Trans Am hood with a drop base air cleaner

RonM

Thanks for the info. guys. I'm still on the mend after shoulder surgery back in February, but I want to get the car running this year. I'll order a Performer RPM as soon as I put together a list, I need to decide which flex plate to go with (153 or 168 tooth) any suggestions? Thanks again, RonM.

dmccain

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Not sure I didn't run a 2in filter though its been so long ago. 3in will most likely be fine. Good luck on your recovery. Had hip surgery in Sept and it still gives me trouble.

tater

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I run a 14"x2" Mr. Gasket drop base from Summit. I don't think the 3" would fit under the hood with my combo.