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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.
 

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

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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?
 

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

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

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A5literMan said:
Yup energy suspension ftw! They are 3/4" lower than stock.
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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.
 
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