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DT1 · 11-24-2010, 12:21 PM

71 C-10 350
I had to buy an Edelbrock 2101 Performer intake manifold because my stock one had a crack. I'm going to use my stock Quadrajet and air cleaner. This manifold is quite a bit higher than stock and I'm a bit worried that I won't have enough clearance between my air cleaner and the hood. I already know that I'll have to fabricate a short extension piece for the heat riser tube.
Has anyone here used this combination?

cdowns · 11-24-2010, 01:13 PM

make a large tube up out of aluminum foil put on top of carb close hood. then you can see how much clearance you have

Sport/Truck · 11-24-2010, 01:16 PM

I'm running nearly the same setup using a performer air-gap (2601) with a quadrajet. I'm using the original air cleaner spacer with the PVC inlet, but using a GM air cleaner with no issues.
I don't have a good picture of the spacer, but can get one if you need.
s/t

DT1 · 11-24-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

I'm running nearly the same setup using a performer air-gap (2601) with a quadrajet. I'm using the original air cleaner spacer with the PVC inlet, but using a GM air cleaner with no issues.
I don't have a good picture of the spacer, but can get one if you need.
s/t

Thanks Sport/Truck
Very nice set up! If you don't mind, can you tell me what plug wires and water neck you have? Also, I'm curious...Why the fuel regulator?

Sport/Truck · 11-24-2010, 11:36 PM

Plugs wires are custom made from Kingsborne and are routed in the stock location. If interested I can get you a PN# for them.

The water neck is original (as is just about everything) just cleaned up.

The fuel regulator was necessary because the mechanical pump was running too much pressure. According to Sean at SMI, most mechanical fuel pumps are pumping too much pressure.

s/t

Bad70sbchevy · 11-25-2010, 02:26 AM

I'm running a Weiand 7546 intake on mine and it clears.

69 longhorn · 11-25-2010, 04:57 AM

I have an edelbrock rpm intake/750 edel carb, with a 3/4" spacer under it. It runs a dropped base cleaner, with a 4"x14 K&N....O, did a mention the 1 1/2" body drop? The hood still shuts & clears

I bet you will find more room there than you think

crazyAl

**special-K** · 11-25-2010, 09:06 AM

Space is not an issue under these hoods.

11-24-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Hood to Air Cleaner Clearance 71 C-10 350 I had to buy an Edelbrock 2101 Performer intake manifold because my stock one had a crack. I'm going to use my stock Quadrajet and air cleaner. This manifold is quite a bit higher than stock and I'm a bit worried that I won't have enough clearance between my air cleaner and the hood. I already know that I'll have to fabricate a short extension piece for the heat riser tube. Has anyone here used this combination?

11-24-2010, 01:13 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Hood to Air Cleaner Clearance make a large tube up out of aluminum foil put on top of carb close hood. then you can see how much clearance you have __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-24-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Hood to Air Cleaner Clearance I'm running nearly the same setup using a performer air-gap (2601) with a quadrajet. I'm using the original air cleaner spacer with the PVC inlet, but using a GM air cleaner with no issues. I don't have a good picture of the spacer, but can get one if you need. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

11-24-2010, 11:36 PM	#5
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Hood to Air Cleaner Clearance Plugs wires are custom made from Kingsborne and are routed in the stock location. If interested I can get you a PN# for them. The water neck is original (as is just about everything) just cleaned up. The fuel regulator was necessary because the mechanical pump was running too much pressure. According to Sean at SMI, most mechanical fuel pumps are pumping too much pressure. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

11-25-2010, 02:26 AM	#6
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Hood to Air Cleaner Clearance I'm running a Weiand 7546 intake on mine and it clears. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

11-25-2010, 04:57 AM	#7
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: Hood to Air Cleaner Clearance I have an edelbrock rpm intake/750 edel carb, with a 3/4" spacer under it. It runs a dropped base cleaner, with a 4"x14 K&N....O, did a mention the 1 1/2" body drop? The hood still shuts & clears I bet you will find more room there than you think crazyAl __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn Last edited by 69 longhorn; 11-25-2010 at 05:01 AM. Reason: more info

11-25-2010, 09:06 AM	#8
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