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BigDan3131 · 07-23-2012, 03:22 AM

Hi Rob,

I'm sure you will be reading this. As from my last posting about engine setback and such how does engine height effect handling? I ask because even with a BBC there is still so much room under the hood and you can only buy so tall an intake manifold and air cleaner that it still wont come out above the hood. What I'm getting at is if I put a blown motor in my future truck with the motor sitting higher than the stock location how much will it effect overall handling? I'm leaning towards a 6.0L LS with an 8-71 on it and dual carbs. I would like to be able to just cut open the hood for the blower scoop otherwise I will be reforming the hood lines to allow the scoop to poke through.

1959 GMC Longbed Fleetside

07-23-2012, 03:22 AM	#1
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Engine Placement Hi Rob, I'm sure you will be reading this. As from my last posting about engine setback and such how does engine height effect handling? I ask because even with a BBC there is still so much room under the hood and you can only buy so tall an intake manifold and air cleaner that it still wont come out above the hood. What I'm getting at is if I put a blown motor in my future truck with the motor sitting higher than the stock location how much will it effect overall handling? I'm leaning towards a 6.0L LS with an 8-71 on it and dual carbs. I would like to be able to just cut open the hood for the blower scoop otherwise I will be reforming the hood lines to allow the scoop to poke through. 1959 GMC Longbed Fleetside __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock



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