Hood scoop

[Huckleberry5]

Right know the hood sits 1/4" above carb,air cleaner is 2 1/2" tall. I think I would need to raise scoop 3"??? Is there any place that will do this,or do I need to get another hood?




Thank you
Robert

[capteddie]

What style intake manifold are you using? I dropped my engine off at DVs place Saturday and I might be in the same boat as you.

I have an Edelbrock dual plane intake and might have to swap that out for a lower profile intake to get some of the hood clearance back (if needed). Won't be sure until DV drops the motor.

Ed

[Double Venom]

Huckelberry,
Using the 460 with the carb and intake you are using you may not have any choice but to have some one add some height to the scoop. Be carefull, it may end up looking like a Pro Stree hood! (Of course that may be the look you are loking for?) If it follows the norm the rear of the scoop will have to come up only about a half inch, it normally does not need a full three inches added all the way around.
DV- another 2-cents...

[Huckleberry5]

No I'm not looking for pro street look. do you know of anyone who can do this?

Thanks
Robert

[Huckleberry5]

capteddie it has the victor jr. single plane intake manifold that came with it. has a holley 850 DP.

[Double Venom]

Huckelberry,
I do, but I don't know if you want to ship it all the way to NW Mi. Normally I finish them with a final primer coat and it will be ready to wet-sand and be painted.
Is the motor in the frame? I assume it is??
Is the body on and aligned?
How long is the air cleaner-center measurement- width at the widest?
DV

[capteddie]

Originally Posted by Huckleberry5

capteddie it has the victor jr. single plane intake manifold that came with it. has a holley 850 DP.

Well DV all ready put his recommendation on record and I have learned that his knowledge is the best around, especially when it comes to customizing or CRIIs.

He would be the one I would use to modify the scoop if needed. In fact he is building my car and will be cutting the scoop, if we need to cross that bridge. I'm sort of hoping that a swap of the intake would be faster and less costly.

I'll be driving over to his place probably on the 5th or 6th of July to drop my tranny off. If you think your going to need the scoop modified and DV agrees to do it, I have no problem taking your hood over when I go.

Ed

[Huckleberry5]

DV is there a number I can call you at?


Thanks
Robert

[Double Venom]

Yes Sir,
Cell: 1 231 425-6823
Home: 1 231 865-4608 until 10:30 EST (7 days)
I'll be on the mobile until around 5PM today any other time either one will work. If you call my home and the phone just rings, (no answering machine)-I'm on the Net-just call back.
DV

For what it's worth dept: If you decide to change to a low profile manifold the only thing you will loose is the height and top end HP. If You plan on Drag Racing it may do you some good, if not the lower manifold really makes no difference at what is considered normal (hard) driving.

[Double Venom]

Got it,
3" inches up from the inside measurements! I know; Is it done yet?
DV

[Huckleberry5]

Yes And yes you done yet!!!!!!!!!


Thanks
Robert

[Tom Wells]

The best (and lowest) manifold for the 460 is the Edelbrock Torker II.

The Torker II is 3.5"/4.25" tall at the carb pad, while the Performer is 4.35"/5.5", meaning the Torker is about an inch shorter vertically. Any other Performer (RPM) or competitive manifold will be even taller, requiring a taller scoop.

Check your manifold's maker's web site for the gory details.

The Torker is a good all-round manifold for street or racing for the 385 series Ford.

Tom

[Double Venom]

Huckelberry,
Tom is a good guy and trust me/him, he knows. I'll hold off a little until you respond to the above post. Not to worry it wont slow me down!
DV

[Huckleberry5]

DV going to keep the manifold on there.



Thanks
Robert

[Double Venom]

done...well almost.............
DV

[Huckleberry5]

DV if you spent more time working and less time on the net you would be done!!!! HAHAHAHAHA. But dont do that we need you here also

Thanks
Robert

[Double Venom]

Geeez it's come to this.
OK; Friday start:0515 hrs
End- 2215 hrs- short day

Saturday, start 0300 hrs
End ???????????? Just another Cobra world day.
I'll be sure to punch in and out everday!

Don't want to be shruggin' my self appointed duties boss!
DV

[Huckleberry5]

Turning shop light on doesn't count as starting work!! Turning shop light off at 2215?? Me wonders if light would have been on all night if your wife did not look outside at 2200!!!!! Your shop is what only 20 foot from house what took you so long to turn light off!!!!!! HAHAHAHA

Thanks
Robert

[Huckleberry5]

DV when i pick up hood can i bring camera and take a few pics when I am there? You know for scrap book!!


Thanks
Robert

[Double Venom]

Sure,I run an open shop especially "when I find time to work!"
0345 hrs:



DV