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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 15:23:31 GMT -5
anyone running a torker or performer (same height) on a 400 or 455 in their 65? what carb and air cleaner combo are you running. i will be going to a q-jet when i get my motor back together, but before with the 750 holley 3310 and perfromer i had about a 1/2" to my hood. the q-jet is a little shorter than the holley. i am looking into this filter assembly with the k&n extreme lid so it can still breathe with the 1-1/4"drop base... store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=KNN%2D66%2D3040&N=700think this combo will work? the more i look at the cowl hoods the more i dont really like them. i want my car to look stock other than the stance and the skinnies on the front. |
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Post by bubbasz1 on Mar 16, 2009 18:02:21 GMT -5
I had a torker or what was there first generation manifold on my first 65 in the early eighties with a Holley, hood clearance was a problem. I think that may be your only possibility other than doing the new style type air cleaner with a filter tucked up by the washer bottle refill. The low profile filters are all right but it seems like I kept running into linkage issues (throttle linkage hitting the bottom of the air cleaner)
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Post by 1965f85 on Mar 16, 2009 18:11:04 GMT -5
In my current car, but with the previous motor, I was running a Torker Intake with a Demon Carb set up. I used a 4 inch drop air cleaner housing in order to clear the stock hood. I used the 4 inch K&N filter with the Extreme top side filter kit too. It was enough room for about 1/2 inch of clearance under the hood with no modifications. I think I have a few photo in the "restoration" section of this setup on my web site.
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Post by 1965f85 on Mar 16, 2009 18:14:48 GMT -5
Oh, one more thing, the Hood Spear Mounting tab, directly over the air cleaner protruded deep enough to leave a dent in the top of the filter about 1/8 inch deep.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2009 3:45:04 GMT -5
 I've got an original 400 w/ : -Edelbrock 750 Q-Jet -Performer manifold -SMI air cleaner & it fits fine! Can't see or send (post) either pics or video until this P.M. local, so I'll post a pic from home this eve. That's 6 hrs earlier than eastern time, so you should see it this P.M. your time.  Ralph
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Post by 65442man on Mar 18, 2009 10:16:47 GMT -5
hello there, i have no issue with hood clearance. i have a torker intake with a 750 holley an a 3 inch open element breather, on my 400 olds. the open element breather is from year one, 14 by 3 inches for 66 and 67 .here's a pic of my set-up  f |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 15:03:19 GMT -5
Know it's been some time- been busy....Anyway, here's the pic I promised. Ralph  |
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Post by 1965f85 on Mar 25, 2009 15:14:30 GMT -5
Looks Nice, Did you get your radio?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 7:48:17 GMT -5
DUUHHH! Now I know who you are! (DUHHHH again!) Yup- got it yesterday- thought I sent you an email. Of course haven't had time to check it out- probably not for about 3-4 weeks. Going to change the setup tho'. Just got an original body from another member I'm going to use for meets.  Thanks again! Still thinking about those valve covers...... Ralph |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 8:53:20 GMT -5
thanks for the photos guys! looking good |
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