Right now I have a SS hood on my Camaro and am having troubles finding an open air element that will fit perfectly in the raised portion of the hood. I know that a 9" open element will fit but wondering if that will be too small. Right now I have the stock air cleaner on there.

 

umm,, what about rain man? first time you drive it in the rain or wash it wont you soak the aircleaner? and you might have bette luck on the appearence board where more people with carbs perhaps have put on that hood, i dont know of anyone on this particular board with that hood and motor

 

I have a mesh screen sort of thing with a filter behind it that kinda eliminates any water getting to the actual filter. Plus I will rarely, if ever drive this thing in the rain so that shouldn't be an issue.