Hood, I would stay with the T-Q, great carb.
On my '73 I'm using a Weiand #8007 dual plane intake which is about an 1" taller than a stock manifold.
Also I use a 3/4" carb spacer under the carb with a 1 1/2" drop air cleaner base. Filter is a 13 3/4" x 3" (Purolator #A60074 for size) and a Mopar black cast air cleaner lid.
You may need two or three ring gaskets so the drop base don't hit the top .
As far as hood clearance goes, you should have about 1/2" or so, I would clay the top too check that..
Let me know if you need anything.....
Vin............
