Performer RPM intake- hood clearance question

[Moparnut]

I have a '68 Roadrunner with an aftermarket 6 pack hood on it. The motor is a 440 with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and carb. I'm considering putting the stock steel hood back on. My question is: will the intake/carb combo fit with a stock air cleaner under the stock hood? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[moparchris]

There is another thread here on this very subject. Kinda up in the air if it will. Put it on and let us know!

 

[mcmopar]

I have to use a drop base air cleaner with my Edelbrock Performer RPM/Holley 750 combo - and its a 383. The 440 block is 3/4" taller than the 383 block so unless the Performer 440 RPM intake is a bit shorter than the 383 model you will most likely not be able to use the standard air cleaner.

 

[ACME A12]

I have a '68 Roadrunner with an aftermarket 6 pack hood on it. The motor is a 440 with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and carb. I'm considering putting the stock steel hood back on. My question is: will the intake/carb combo fit with a stock air cleaner under the stock hood? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Welcome... Bounce over to the Introductions Section and tell us about yourself and the car...

 

[moparchris]

I have to use a drop base air cleaner with my Edelbrock Performer RPM/Holley 750 combo - and its a 383. The 440 block is 3/4" taller than the 383 block so unless the Performer 440 RPM intake is a bit shorter than the 383 model you will most likely not be able to use the standard air cleaner.

My 68 had a factory unsilenced air cleaner with a 750 holley and a Performer RPM and it didnt even rub the hood pad. This pic was taken right before I added a hood pad.

 

[mcmopar]

Was that a 383? If so I'd say that's a nice fit. The problem is he has a 440 and since the engine itself is 3/4" taller than the 383 I'm betting there is going to be a problem with hood clearance. Just my :cents: I guess the only way to find out is to slap it together and do some modeling clay clearance tests. Hopefully it will work.

 

[Moparnut]

I was hoping to get some input before I move ahead with this, I guess I'll go for it and if I have to use a different air cleaner I will. I'll post some pics this weekend.

 

[Basketcase]

welcome to the site Moparnut. Just to show you how welcome you '68 guys are.....I'll swing by and take that 6 PAK hood off your hands.....

 

[Moparnut]

The six pack hood will be up for grabs when the steel hood goes on.... I'm near Buffalo NY if you're really interested!

 

[coyotekiller]

I have a dimple in my hood from that set up and it. I have since put a six pack hood on my car

 

[mac]

The six pack hood will be up for grabs when the steel hood goes on.... I'm near Buffalo NY if you're really interested!

they are to far away. i am right here in lancaster ny. i'll take that hood when your done. :leave:

 

[Basketcase]

The six pack hood will be up for grabs when the steel hood goes on.... I'm near Buffalo NY if you're really interested!

they are to far away. i am right here in lancaster ny. i'll take that hood when your done. :leave:

well.....Ohio isn't THAT far away....hey wait a minute! :basketcase: you already have one!
I'd have to run it past the family finacial officer, but depending on your asking...........

 

[Moparnut]

I'll sell the brackets for the rear hood pins as well. I'll post pics this weekend for sure.

 

[Moparnut]

The six pack hood will be up for grabs when the steel hood goes on.... I'm near Buffalo NY if you're really interested!

they are to far away. i am right here in lancaster ny. i'll take that hood when your done. :leave:

I'm in Holland, not far at all!

 

[V269]

I'll take that hood and I'll bring beer ! :yesnod:

 

[mac]

I'll take that hood and I'll bring beer ! :yesnod:

you can't outbid me. besides you would have to figure out the exchange rate.

 

[mcmopar]

Mac, you've already got a 6 BBL hood - its time to let one of us poor slobs have one. :jester:

 

[Moparnut]

I dropped the hood off today to be media blasted, when it's done it'll go to the paint shop to get prepped. I expect to have to hood on in a couple of weeks! I'll post pics when something good happens.

 

[Hoosier Bird]

I've got a 383 with a torker intake and an air grabber breather.....It is rubbing the hood..... I took the air grabber off of my hood just to get the hood to shut........

 

[Basketcase]

I've got a 383 with a torker intake and an air grabber breather.....It is rubbing the hood..... I took the air grabber off of my hood just to get the hood to shut........

sounds like you have the 383 base, the 440 base is a tad shorter. Just send that air grabber east to Ohio and let me have the worry.... :jester: