Carbureted LSX forum - Hood clearance/ 4th Gen conversion

Hi everyone,

I have a 2000 Z28 that I'm in the beginning stages of a carb conversion. I am just wondering if any other 4th gen guys have some input on the issue of hood clearance. As far as I can read, the stock hood will not clear. I am looking into a cowl hood and am not sure if a 2" cowl will be sufficient. I would prefer not getting a 4" but if that's what I gotta do I guess I'll do it.

Also, if anyone has a good thread regarding 4th gen conversions and what needs done, that would be great. A build thread or something along those lines. I've scoured the carbed forum and have found tidbits but nothing all in one.

this is why i got a 3 inch ss hood, for the intake i have planed i should clear, its going to be real close but should fit in there,i have seen tall setups clear on the sunoco hood as well,

Which intake are you using?

I will be using the Victor JR. Do you plan on running an air cleaner right on the carb or using a carb hat and utilizing the stock lid?

I'm running a Victor Jr, nitrous plate, and a 4"(I think) K&N, the back of the filter is smashed against the windshield

What hood are you running? Do you have any engine bay pics?

The only one on the market that will clear my setup, a VFN extended non-sloped ram air hood(I've got a Trans Am).

I've got some on my other computer, first chance I'll upload a couple here

The only one on the market that will clear my setup, a VFN extended non-sloped ram air hood(I've got a Trans Am).

I've got some on my other computer, first chance I'll upload a couple here

please do as soon as you can...I have a sloped hood and it would suck if it didnt clear:bang:

Any specific angle or shot you want? Won't be the best cause I'm using my phone

How much clearance does that hood give? Like, approximately how many inches is it raised? I'm thinking I'm stuck getting a 4" cowl, which I guess won't look bad but I've heard stories about how the line of vision can suck a bit.

I'd like to see pics, I'll keep checking this thread

Wouldn't you 4gen guys benefit from a drop base forward offset air cleaner ?

Wouldn't you 4gen guys benefit from a drop base forward offset air cleaner ?
Still wouldn't work

I'll get shots of everything tomorrow and post them up

If u could somehow get a pic of how much clearance you have between the carb and cowl that would be awesome

Still wouldn't work

I'll get shots of everything tomorrow and post them up

I was thinking of doing a carb hat to the stock lid location

I was thinking of doing a carb hat to the stock lid location
You should be able to get by with that setup, you'll see one shot from above the carb showing how much clearance there is.

Keep in mind I am running Spohn solid mounts which are rumored to raise the motor by about an inch. I'm also running a nitrous plate

Here are some pics


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/USAF-Firefighter/100_1574.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/USAF-Firefighter/100_1575.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/USAF-Firefighter/100_1578.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/USAF-Firefighter/100_1580.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o80/USAF-Firefighter/100_1583.jpg

thanks for the pics!

how tall is your filter? and thats a vic jr intake correct?

Looks like you have an inch or two between the filter and cowl

I think it is a 4" filter, yes it is a Victor Jr.

You'll have another 1/2" or so of clearance if you aren't running a nitrous plate