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BBC Intake Manifold (1/3)
 8/14/16 6:56pm
sixty9C3
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Austin, TX - USA

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1969 black on black four speed, 427 out, 454 in


Joined: 8/14/2016
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New 1969 owner here... The original 3x2 427 has been replaced by a 454. The car still has the original big block hood. Am I correct to assume that the under hood clearance will not accommodate anything taller than a low-rise intake manifold?

Thanks,
Nelson


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Re: BBC Intake Manifold (2/3)
 8/14/16 7:20pm
73shark
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Overland Park, KS - USA

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1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day.


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Assuming  that you didn't retain the 3X2 manifold on the car then you can get a drop-down air cleaner base that allows more clearance to the hood.This might allow a taller manifold.

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Re: BBC Intake Manifold (3/3)
 8/14/16 7:31pm
sixty9C3
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1969 black on black four speed, 427 out, 454 in


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Thanks. Sounds like a plan. Yeah, the 3x2 427 was probably long gone before I bought it. 

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