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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Correct me if I am wrong, but it appears that the truck intake...
Originally Posted by 6.0mustang
ya, it hits the hood big time...yes to shut a stock hood you will need an ls1 or fast intake
So the truck intake will not clear a stock Fox hood.

But the truck accessories will clear? I thought I'd read that the alternator in the truck (upper position) actually sits up higher than the throttle body/intake???

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger
So the truck intake will not clear a stock Fox hood.

But the truck accessories will clear? I thought I'd read that the alternator in the truck (upper position) actually sits up higher than the throttle body/intake???

Tipsy
I can't say for sure. I wonder the same thing. I hope to get mine in this week ,and I will take pictures and post them up. I have a 3" Cowl on the way though also.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger
So the truck intake will not clear a stock Fox hood.

But the truck accessories will clear? I thought I'd read that the alternator in the truck (upper position) actually sits up higher than the throttle body/intake???

Tipsy
Truck intake, no, accessories, yes

The alternator does sit super high, and almost hits, but it does clear, I'm 100% sure(It's on my car)
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by can'tfindausername
Truck intake, no, accessories, yes

The alternator does sit super high, and almost hits, but it does clear, I'm 100% sure(It's on my car)
Thanks for the info!

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