63Falcon5.3

iTrader: (1)

So I am to the point of fabbing up a hot side for my 1963 Falcon build. I still have shock towers, so the engine compartment is very space limited. Is there any set rule on how far away from accessories or the radiator with the hot side piping for a street car. I am running hooker manifolds and they come out over the top, not down below. What would be the downfall if I have 1 pipe really short and the other fairly long from go down and under the car and back up.

Thanks,

07kyeringt

Really wouldnt hurt anything. The only thing to keep in mind is the less volume and distance the air needs to travel the more responsive it will be.

07kyeringt

Btw.. Do you have pics so we can see what your trying to work with?

63Falcon5.3

iTrader: (1)

The best pic is post #17 on the build thread. I am trying to put the turbo in the front passenger corner and have it blow directly into the intercooler.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/1657541-1963-ford-falcon-5-3-turbo-build.html

This is how close it is to the radiator.



I know the turbo drain it pointing up instead of down. The exhaust housing refused to move, I am soaking it with PB blaster and will throw some heat at it when it is the roadblock.