Leadbelly
09-23-2020, 03:30 PM
New cobra owner here, having hood clearance issues.
This is a 429 big block (385 series, not a FE) with an Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold #7166 (carb pad height = 5.48”), with EZ FAST EFI 2.0. I don’t think the EFI will allow a drop base – hits the throttle linkage and fuel line (let me know if someone has gotten this to work somehow). The current 11.5”x8”x3” air cleaner sits about an inch above the body – probably just the wing nut/stud that’s hitting the scoop, and maybe a bit of the edge but I haven’t cut the bolt down to check. The body work is not complete, so the hood scoop isn’t mounted – which makes the car drivable, but need a long term solution. Here’s the list of things I’ve looked at to remedy so far, and my initial thoughts:
- I would love to use the Cobra style black oval (21” x 10” x 2.25”). I thought about going to the non-EGR Edelbrock Intake #2166 (carb pad height = 4.12”). Problem is, lowering the intake means the air cleaner will hit the distributor. The distributor is a dual-sync from FAST. I don’t know much about these, but I don’t think I have many options for distributors for the 429 EFI setup…any ideas? Any options for lowering the overall setup to clear the hood/distributor? Will Holley dual-sync work with a FAST kit? Is the Holley or MSD lower overall?
- 10” wide air cleaners is about all I have room for before it hits either the fuel pressure regulator or the side of the hood scoop cutout. I haven’t found many air cleaners that look decent, are short enough, and I think I can actually pull enough air flow through. If you’ve seen some, let me know!
- Spectre Performance Intake 764 or 765 – I looked at the dual ultra low profile dual plenum kits. I still have serious doubts about this clearing the hood on the sides (basically I don’t get any height advantage from the hood scoop).
- Not interested in a larger hood scoop.
- I’m having some minor issues with the EZ FAST EFI – I think these are probably tunable to get resolved (just haven’t spent any time researching). It’s not out of the question to swap out the EFI for another system though. I know the Holley Sniper can fit a drop base around it to help with clearance issues.
Bottom line – I’m looking for ways to lower overall assembly (short of lowering the entire engine which I don’t think I’m willing to do). If you guys have come across some cool products that might help, or at least make the existing condition look better, I’m all ears.
Cheers,
Ryan
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This is a 429 big block (385 series, not a FE) with an Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold #7166 (carb pad height = 5.48”), with EZ FAST EFI 2.0. I don’t think the EFI will allow a drop base – hits the throttle linkage and fuel line (let me know if someone has gotten this to work somehow). The current 11.5”x8”x3” air cleaner sits about an inch above the body – probably just the wing nut/stud that’s hitting the scoop, and maybe a bit of the edge but I haven’t cut the bolt down to check. The body work is not complete, so the hood scoop isn’t mounted – which makes the car drivable, but need a long term solution. Here’s the list of things I’ve looked at to remedy so far, and my initial thoughts:
- I would love to use the Cobra style black oval (21” x 10” x 2.25”). I thought about going to the non-EGR Edelbrock Intake #2166 (carb pad height = 4.12”). Problem is, lowering the intake means the air cleaner will hit the distributor. The distributor is a dual-sync from FAST. I don’t know much about these, but I don’t think I have many options for distributors for the 429 EFI setup…any ideas? Any options for lowering the overall setup to clear the hood/distributor? Will Holley dual-sync work with a FAST kit? Is the Holley or MSD lower overall?
- 10” wide air cleaners is about all I have room for before it hits either the fuel pressure regulator or the side of the hood scoop cutout. I haven’t found many air cleaners that look decent, are short enough, and I think I can actually pull enough air flow through. If you’ve seen some, let me know!
- Spectre Performance Intake 764 or 765 – I looked at the dual ultra low profile dual plenum kits. I still have serious doubts about this clearing the hood on the sides (basically I don’t get any height advantage from the hood scoop).
- Not interested in a larger hood scoop.
- I’m having some minor issues with the EZ FAST EFI – I think these are probably tunable to get resolved (just haven’t spent any time researching). It’s not out of the question to swap out the EFI for another system though. I know the Holley Sniper can fit a drop base around it to help with clearance issues.
Bottom line – I’m looking for ways to lower overall assembly (short of lowering the entire engine which I don’t think I’m willing to do). If you guys have come across some cool products that might help, or at least make the existing condition look better, I’m all ears.
Cheers,
Ryan
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