Hood clearance with Edelbrock air gap intake.

[whitehatspecial]

I'm installing a 340 to replace the 318 in my '68 Charger. I'd like to use an Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap intake with a Holley 670 Street Avenger carb. Has anyone used this setup on their small block? Are there hood clearance issues?

[firefighter3931]

No Problem....a 440 with the performer rpm clears the stock hood with a drop base aircleaner. Your's should clear with ease ! 

Ron

[NHCharger]

Never hurts to check with some play-doo or modeling clay before you slam the hood. With the intake on my 318 and a standard eddy carb I still had to grind down the top of the wing nut on the air cleaner.

[Headrope]

If neither Play-Doh or clay are available you could tear the crust off a couple pieces of bread, roll it into a ball, put it on top of the air cleaner and slowly lower the hood. Not only will it help check clearance, but it makes for a great snack and if you do it enough and you can drink extra beer without getting an upset stomach.

[kamkuda]

I am using the air gap with a 360 and I needed a drop base air cleaner to fit in my cuda.  I would bet the charger may be the same