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TPI fit under Crossfire hood?

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Old 03-30-2003, 12:25 AM
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Car: 82 Z-28
Engine: 383 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
TPI fit under Crossfire hood?

I planning on removing the Crossfire and installing a TPI eng. Will my factory fiberglass hood close??
Old 03-30-2003, 02:05 AM
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Yes. You should even be able to fit a strut tower brace
Old 03-30-2003, 08:09 AM
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I did the same swap on my '82 CFI car a while back, no clearance problems at all...and the Stealth Ram upgrade I did last year cleared no problem also.
Old 03-30-2003, 07:28 PM
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Cool! One less thing to worry abt..
I suppose I could use the functional air flaps to cool the plenum..


Thx guys..
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