Holley LS style EFI intake clearance with a 351W

[GT_Rich]

Hi all,
I am planning out a Coupe R build with a 351W based 427. I have found previous posts that state the Edelbrock Performer is the intake recommended by FFR for hood clearance. I also found posts that state a Torker II intake will also work. Neither of these have nearly the flow capability I'm after. Since I'm going EFI anyways, I was wondering if anyone has experience with a Holley intake like PN 300-241. At the highest point, essentially above the front crossover, it is 11.41" higher than the block, measured from the top surface where the intake seals out oil.

Since the shape of this intake is entirely different and no room is needed for a carb and air cleaner, I thought there might be hope.

If no one has experience, maybe someone could share a dimension from top of block to hood for me?

Thanks,
Rich

[WIS89]

Rich-

I hope someone chimes in with the details you need. I just wanted to see if you have asked the folks at FFR about this. They are pretty good at helping folks sort out these kinds of things.

If you have already asked them, I apologize for the reply. I just wanted to offer up this suggestion.

Good luck with your build!

Regards,

Steve

[Jim1855]

Rich,

I have one, not sure if I'll use it or not, it is an interesting piece. Have not tested it in a coupe but I have in my Mk4.

Maybe an additional bubble in the hood would solve the problems, if there were any. Think "Gurney bubble" in the GT40s.

Jim

[GT_Rich]

Thanks guys. I did contact FFR and got conflicting info on what fits and they could not provide me with the dimension I requested. So, if somewhere here could take that measurement it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich

[JohnMac]

We’re using the same engine/Holley Sniper efi combination. Not sure of the intake, I’m thinking Edelbrock, as I’m not in the shop but I know our first choice of manifolds was too tall. The real issue was finding some type of air cleaner that would fit under the closed bonnet. There’s a reinforcement rib bonded into the rear of the bonnet which interfered with our fabricated air cleaner. The solution was to cut the offending portion of the rib off. My partner in crime, George Alderman, fabricated an aluminum air cleaner assembly that clears the bonnet and hopefully flows enough air to satisfy the engine’s demand. I suspect that there’ll only be a few times when the engine requires all the cfms the Holley unit can flow. The first test run was last Saturday AM with no surprises. Any amount of throttle in 1st gear produced a lot of noise (not sure why anyone would ever consider adding a sound system to this car-ear protection highly recommended) some wheel spin and steering correction. If interested in photos, please PM me.
Mac Morgan