Explorer Intake With Tall Valve Covers Question

[BKM48198]

Without adding in a spacer is there a way to fit tall valve covers under an Explorer intake? I know I can take out one fitting and put a pipe plug in it but on the back of the intake there is a vac tube that sticks down, can it be removed and plugged and will the tall valve covers clear then? I don't want to remove it and find out it still won't fit, I'm hoping someone else has already tried and can give me some advice, Thanks.

 

[stykthyn]

Even if you relocate the vacuum fittings I don't think you will have enough room. The plenum dips real close to the factory covers. I don't see taller ones making the cut.

 

[v8stang289]

The other issue is the throttle body side. The throttle body linkage and ball drop pretty low and will interfere with tall valve covers.

 

[BKM48198]

The other issue is the throttle body side. The throttle body linkage and ball drop pretty low and will interfere with tall valve covers.

I haven't taken the TB off the car yet and wasn't even thinking about that side having clearance issues, I might have to just keep my old stock covers for now.

 

[mikestang63]

You'll need at least a 3/8" spacer.

 

[BKM48198]

You'll need at least a 3/8" spacer.

Will a 3/8 spacer give me enough clearance and still fit under a stock hood? Any other modifications needed to the intake for clearance?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Will a 3/8 spacer give me enough clearance and still fit under a stock hood? Any other modifications needed to the intake for clearance?

I know a 3/8" spacer works with a Cobra intake under the stock hood.

Not sure about the exploder intake though

 

[Grabbin' Asphalt]

I know a 3/8" spacer works with a Cobra intake under the stock hood.

Not sure about the exploder intake though

That's great info for me thnx

 

[BKM48198]

I know a 3/8" spacer works with a Cobra intake under the stock hood.

Not sure about the exploder intake though

Thanks, I'll cut a piece of wood that is 3/8in. and see if that gives enough room for the valve covers, I would really like to use the polished valve covers if possible. I might try a 1/2 in wood spacer too. I have the motor just about ready to go, should be able to get it all together tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I wanted to work on it today but had to pull the bed off my Ranger to install a new fuel pump, not the vehicle I want to be spending money on now.