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Offline mrob

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Edelbrock RPM manifold - hood clearance question
« on: July 01, 2008 - 09:37:59 AM »
I'm thinking about putting an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake on my 71 383 Challenger R/T. I want to keep the stock dual snorkel air cleaner and I'm wondering if anyone has done this before? Has there been any hood clearance problem? I know that the Performer RPM is taller than the stock intake.
Any responses are appreciated. Thanks!




Offline matt63

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Re: Edelbrock RPM manifold - hood clearance question
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008 - 11:30:11 AM »
Don't know if this helps but I have a 360/408 in the 'Cuda with the bulge hood and I have to run a drop air cleaner base and low profile open top K&N to fit.  The RPM Air Gap is a tall intake.

Matt in Edmonton

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Offline cudasteve72

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Re: Edelbrock RPM manifold - hood clearance question
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2008 - 11:43:25 AM »
We have the cheaper performance plus version of that intake on the 340 with a demon carb and the stock air cleaner did fit.  very close thou keep an eye on carb stud if you do it.
1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
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Offline vinb

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Re: Edelbrock RPM manifold - hood clearance question
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2008 - 04:30:11 PM »
Another way to find out is go to Carlisle in a week or so and see what everybody is using...
Bring your note book..  :2thumbs:

Offline todd383

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Re: Edelbrock RPM manifold - hood clearance question
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2008 - 09:31:09 PM »
If u have a hood insulation pad , it will wear a hole in it, other than that , it will fit!!!!!