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Phils69

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Anybody running a Edelbrock victor jr on a 351 in a 69? Thinking about a head change and the cam guy is saying this would be the best match. Looking if there would be any hood clearance issues.

 

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there are several people running vic jr's on 9.5" blocks in 69/70 cars (including me). a drop base air cleaner is required. others have put a smaller air cleaner on and cut the hood under a cobra jet scoop.

i managed to still have a shaker setup on mine.

 

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forgot to mention, your distributor choice can be a hindrance as well. try to get one with a small cap.

 

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I am and have had no issues. I was going for a stock look so I took the stock air filter housing and just took the top off. The rubber on the filter element seals on top with the hood itself. Don't mean to derail but I would love to figure out a way to get a shaker on mine!

 

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Thanks guys. Just wanted to make sure it would work. Would love to have a shaker also.

 

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69Rcode_Mach1 said:

I am and have had no issues. I was going for a stock look so I took the stock air filter housing and just took the top off. The rubber on the filter element seals on top with the hood itself. Don't mean to derail but I would love to figure out a way to get a shaker on mine!

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i'm a little surprised you're getting a good seal with that method given the sharp body lines down the middle of a 69/70 hood.


if anyone is really interested in knowing how to get a shaker setup with a vic jr then let me know.

here was a very early mock up picture when i had the stock motor mounts, block, heads, vic jr, and a holley.

 

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69Rcode_Mach1

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The back of the filter may not be as tight of a seal, but I don't even bother with an air filter anymore as I only drive it weekends. I am wanting to make it a daily though and a shaker would be the best way for me to justify an air filter.

 

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69Rcode_Mach1 said:

The back of the filter may not be as tight of a seal, but I don't even bother with an air filter anymore as I only drive it weekends. I am wanting to make it a daily though and a shaker would be the best way for me to justify an air filter.

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are you highly motivated and good with metal work and welding?

 

69Rcode_Mach1

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Highly motivated, good with metal, but haven't done a ton of welding. Have friends that have though, I am always learning and need to start somewhere. I would like to do make that my little project during the summer.

 

BuckeyeDemon

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in actual labor, i probably have around 40 hours into this one (not counting the time scratching my head).

it will require drop mounts.

when you get to the point you start buying parts, then let me know. i'll provide some lessons learned.

http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh270/buckeyedemon/69 Mustang Mach 1/Shaker Fit/

 

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I am looking at getting this carb in the link below with the Vic Jr Would a drop base air cleaner clear the choke you think?

 

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i'm not seeing the link. i don't think a choke and a drop base air cleaner (if you get the Spectre brand) would work well together. the top of the choke would get pretty close to the lid. there are a couple of options (if interested) that may allow you to run a choke and get some decent clearance but that will involve some experimentation.