Fox Have Not Found A Concrete Answer On Hood Clearance

[joesfaster]

I am in the process of removing an old engine in my 1984... I have a new 331 going in with an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and Edelbrock 600 carb.

Does anyone know if this will clear the stock hood or not? I will eventually find out, but I'm just curious to find out personally from you guys because I am seeing mixed results in my searches.

On another note, I plan to go with solid mounts to keep it as low as possible. I have read that the urethane mounts will raise it slightly.

 

[elarm1]

I think the mounts would be the difference but I think it will fit.

 

[84Ttop]

I don't for see any problem with hood clearance, the combo that you describe has been built time and time again. On a second note, I would look towards the poly mounts rather than solids.. the solid mounts will add a lot of vibration and noise to your cruising that you can do without. Third, do you currently have the edelbrock carb or will you be purchasing it?

 

[TOOLOW91]

I second poly mounts. At least go for those convertible style they will drop the motor some.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

If you're going to go poly, go with the Energy Suspension brand mounts. It's the Prothane brand mounts that add to the stock height.

 

[A5literMan]

Yup energy suspension ftw! They are 3/4" lower than stock.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Yup energy suspension ftw! They are 3/4" lower than stock.

They're actually the same height as stock (have compared them side by side and am running them in my car now). The Prothane mounts on the other hand are 3/4" taller than stock.