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Joanne,
I just did this and wanted AirGap, RPM or Vortec and according to my supplier they would not fit. Typically, a good tech sales staff can tell you what will or won't fit. I have an 81 and probably the same hood, but I would suggest calling them.
Good luck, Gurtz
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About the only Edelbrock intake that will fit with the stock hood would be the Performer or Performer EPS. The Edelbrock catalog states the RPM and others won't fit under a stock Corvette hood. The EPS is optimized to be used with the Edelbrock Performer square-bore carbs. The Performer is designed for square-bore or spread-bore carbs.
What you can do if you have a clearance issue is use a drop base air cleaner. I believe many have done that without a problem.
Cylinder heads shouldn't make a difference clearance-wise. Just make sure you get a camshaft, heads and intake all designed to work together so they won't be mismatched.
You can always call or e-mail Edelbrock, Summit Racing or Jeg's with specific questions regarding fit, performance, etc. They'll give you options to consider.
What you can do if you have a clearance issue is use a drop base air cleaner. I believe many have done that without a problem.
Cylinder heads shouldn't make a difference clearance-wise. Just make sure you get a camshaft, heads and intake all designed to work together so they won't be mismatched.
You can always call or e-mail Edelbrock, Summit Racing or Jeg's with specific questions regarding fit, performance, etc. They'll give you options to consider.
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I have the performer RPM, edeldrock heads and carb on my 79 with a 2" recessed air cleaner and I clear the hood by 1/2 ".
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