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Engine convertible/explorer intake hood clearance

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foxbodybill89

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Is anyone running an explorer intake with a 3/8 spacer in an 89 or similar convertible? I believe the vert motor mounts are 1/2" lower correct? I was able to roughly measure mine with clay/tinfoil and it looks like it will fit the stock hood with insulation but it's close, would like an actual installed experience. Just trying to clear some valve covers.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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I had an explorer intake on my 89 hatch with a spacer, can't recall, I think it was a 1/2", I'll check, I still have it.
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
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3/8” spacer with a cobra intake and it cleared the stock hood abd hood blanket fine in my hatchback
 
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