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1996-1998 cobra hoods

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haulbalz

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Is there any more clearance under a 96-98 cobra hood than under a regular 94-95 hood? Thanks
 

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Yes, a little bit, right in the middle where the "power dome" is.

Dave
 

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do you think that it would give more room right where the upper intake is?
 

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Can I ask why you need the extra clearance?
 

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my intake is rubbing on my insulation and starting to discolor the intake
 

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haulbalz said:
my intake is rubbing on my insulation and starting to discolor the intake
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Mine did that, so I cut a 6" square of insulation out.
 
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haulbalz said:
Is there any more clearance under a 96-98 cobra hood than under a regular 94-95 hood? Thanks
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Yes, but just in the center of the hood.I bought a new cobra hood from ford and am wanting a 4 inch harwood,I'm experiencing small hood clearance probs. since installing a procharger.
 

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I've heard people stuffing 351w under 96-98 cobra hoods...probably used drop mounts, but hey if it fits
 
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