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Blue_71 · 11-17-2002, 08:50 PM

http://www.car-parts.com

they have listings for some junkyards in every state

chevypete396 · 11-17-2002, 11:42 PM

Nice job man.

I was looking at that air cleaner and I'm worried for you. It might be hood scoop time.

I don't think it will fit under the stock hood. I know it wouldn't fit on mine. I had to get a lower profile K&N, I have a stock manifold but I do run a 1.5 inch carb spacer. So you might not have problems. but if it dosn't fit and you want to keep it, you might want to look at cowl induction hoods.

If you are interented, I would recomend getting a steal one not glass. Especially on a 4x4. If you look at the cost difference make sure you add in the cost of the weaker springs that you will need for a fiber glass hood. You can use the stock springs if you buy a new steal one... Pete

**Yukon Jack** · 11-18-2002, 12:34 AM

About the air cleaner, ya, I might have went to tall, but I'm going with a 2" body lift to help with the 454 clearance and to aligh the truck body better with the flatbed headache, rack, so hopefully, it will fit. If not, I just send it back and get something smaller.

Thanks for the heads up Jerry. I'm gonna see what additional info I can get from Ed at Mothertruckers about what he has done in the past before I make a definite decision about the crossmember.

Mike C · 11-18-2002, 12:27 PM

I run a 5" K&N on my big block truck no probs with a flat base air cleaner!. The firewall on the 4x4 might pose an issue, but on 2 wheel drive trucks you could go 6" without having to use a drop base air cleaner. With a drop base the sky is the limit! (The drop would not work with the mechanical carb linkage on my 70. SHould be fine with a cable, guess I could convert someday...)

Tracy Focht · 11-18-2002, 03:00 PM

Man that thing turned out awesome!!!!!!! Looks good...really love the valvecovers, they set it off like a brand new crate motor...

barn9 · 11-18-2002, 03:43 PM

Mark, finally got a pic of my valve covers. Like yours, but no Chevrolet, just plain.

11-17-2002, 11:42 PM	#27
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	That 454 looks sharp... Nice job man. I was looking at that air cleaner and I'm worried for you. It might be hood scoop time. I don't think it will fit under the stock hood. I know it wouldn't fit on mine. I had to get a lower profile K&N, I have a stock manifold but I do run a 1.5 inch carb spacer. So you might not have problems. but if it dosn't fit and you want to keep it, you might want to look at cowl induction hoods. If you are interented, I would recomend getting a steal one not glass. Especially on a 4x4. If you look at the cost difference make sure you add in the cost of the weaker springs that you will need for a fiber glass hood. You can use the stock springs if you buy a new steal one... Pete __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com

11-18-2002, 12:34 AM	#28
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	About the air cleaner, ya, I might have went to tall, but I'm going with a 2" body lift to help with the 454 clearance and to aligh the truck body better with the flatbed headache, rack, so hopefully, it will fit. If not, I just send it back and get something smaller. Thanks for the heads up Jerry. I'm gonna see what additional info I can get from Ed at Mothertruckers about what he has done in the past before I make a definite decision about the crossmember. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-18-2002, 12:27 PM	#29
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	I run a 5" K&N on my big block truck no probs with a flat base air cleaner!. The firewall on the 4x4 might pose an issue, but on 2 wheel drive trucks you could go 6" without having to use a drop base air cleaner. With a drop base the sky is the limit! (The drop would not work with the mechanical carb linkage on my 70. SHould be fine with a cable, guess I could convert someday...) __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

11-18-2002, 03:43 PM	#31
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Mark, finally got a pic of my valve covers. Like yours, but no Chevrolet, just plain. Attached Images __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

11-18-2002, 03:00 PM	#30
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	Man that thing turned out awesome!!!!!!! Looks good...really love the valvecovers, they set it off like a brand new crate motor...



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