Hood Clearance???

92BlueZ71 · 02-27-2006, 03:27 PM

Does anybody know if you can run a stock hood with a Throttle Body Spacer and a non-drop 3" Air Cleaner????

gmtech · 02-27-2006, 04:21 PM

T was able to use my 1 inch spacer and factory air cleaner on my 94 silverado 350.

chevyguy · 02-28-2006, 03:49 PM

I used a one inch spacer and factory air cleaner assembly on my 93

92BlueZ71 · 03-01-2006, 02:07 PM

but do you think theres room for an aftermarket aircleaner. like a non drop setup with a 3 inch filter element???

shopratles · 03-01-2006, 05:48 PM

Here is how to tell. Put the top of the engine together as best as you can (old air cleaner and stuff on). Make clay towers (like small pyramids or such shape, silly putty or play-doh works well for this) and put on top of the engine at its highest point (old air cleaner?). Shut the hood making sure you have clearance and don't hit anything. Open hood back up and measure height of clay. That is how much your engine overall height can grow before hitting the hood. You should leave an inch or so for clearance to the hood so the air cleaner doesn't hit when the engine is torqueing over.
Good luck.

chevyguy · 03-02-2006, 01:04 AM

Great advice right there.

02-27-2006, 03:27 PM	#1
92BlueZ71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 117	Hood Clearance??? Does anybody know if you can run a stock hood with a Throttle Body Spacer and a non-drop 3" Air Cleaner????

02-28-2006, 03:49 PM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	I used a one inch spacer and factory air cleaner assembly on my 93 __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

03-01-2006, 02:07 PM	#4
92BlueZ71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 117	but do you think theres room for an aftermarket aircleaner. like a non drop setup with a 3 inch filter element??? __________________ CHEVROLET "Friends don't let friends drive a Ford" '92 Ext. Cab Short-Wide Z71 '62 Short-Stepside C10

03-02-2006, 01:04 AM	#6
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Great advice right there. __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

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02-27-2006, 04:21 PM	#2
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	T was able to use my 1 inch spacer and factory air cleaner on my 94 silverado 350.

03-01-2006, 05:48 PM	#5
shopratles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 172	Here is how to tell. Put the top of the engine together as best as you can (old air cleaner and stuff on). Make clay towers (like small pyramids or such shape, silly putty or play-doh works well for this) and put on top of the engine at its highest point (old air cleaner?). Shut the hood making sure you have clearance and don't hit anything. Open hood back up and measure height of clay. That is how much your engine overall height can grow before hitting the hood. You should leave an inch or so for clearance to the hood so the air cleaner doesn't hit when the engine is torqueing over. Good luck.

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