Task Force series, engine to hood clearance?

[MoFire]

Hey all, new to the forum. I've got a '55 Chev big window. And I'm curious to how much room is under that big ol hood I'm just starting the project, but I've got a buddy with a 502ci with 871 blower and dual 950 carbs (no air filter or intake installed yet). This is my first project so I don't have much experience yet.
Does anybody know or have a similar build, I'm curious if the hood would fit without cutting it?

Thanks in advance
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[Speedbumpauto]

Not sure how tall an 8-71 is but this tunnel ram fits under mine but only with
3" air cleaner. Don't know if it's apples to apples since I used a Camaro clip. I think it's do-able but it will be tight.

[MoFire]

Thanks for responding. The pic of yours helps visually!

Has anybody, (or if someone has the time) know the actual measurement?
I'm up at work out of province away from home. And said buddy of mine lives a few provinces over. Complicating my inquiry I know.

[OrrieG]

Don't know the measurements, but there was a guy that drove around a TF with blower setup and stock hood. It was a 58 he used the inboard headlight openings for cold air intake.

[Stepside Jim]

Doesn't answer all your questions but gives a view of a big block with a blower under the hood.


I have a Camaro clip, 396, and the blower is a Weiand 177 series. Single 850 Holley and the air filter uses a 2" filter.

It all fits under the hood but I did have to remove the under hood X brace.

Hope this helps, Jim

[MoFire]

Awesome thanks for the insight guys. Especially your pic Stepside Jim, that gave me some hope with solid evidence from the pic, nice rig you've got there!