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Old 01-07-2011, 10:48 AM
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Any inputs on what vehicles will clear the truck intake and acc? I figure most large pickups will. What about cars?
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gm a bodies will(cutlass/chevelle/442/lemans/gto/elcamino), at least I know 67-72. They need a smaller power steering pully though
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I'll find out soon if my XJ6 will. The previous straight six is TALL. I'm not trying to use the A/C compressor in the stock location. Going with Kwik on that, but the rest should be ok. P.S. That dude is my friend, not me. Feel free to photoshop him as you wish!


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Not sure about the truck acc but the intake clears in my 350z.
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I know that the 78-87 el camino`s will, as will the cutlasses. For the El camino you need to have the engine as low as possible.....IE a f-body oil pan sitting less than 1/2" above the crossmember.

I will soon find out if the truck intake and accys will clear a 85 monte carlo SS.....Trying to decide how well turbo`s will fit too.

The truck accys clear a 1978 buick electra hood too.

None of those cars will clear the intake manifold dress up cover.
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55-57 Chevy.....
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I would say just about any car that was originally carbed with a V-8, because by the time you put the air cleaner on the carb, that's just about the same height as a truck intake. But as G-Body stated, the dress up cover usually doesn't clear.
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2nd gen s10, sonoma, hombre
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What about f-bodys? I know third gens wont arent roomy enough for the truck set up. Thanks for all the inputs so far
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it fits in my 80 monte, using the trans adapt mounts and the truck oil pan cut and rewelded.
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Not without a big cowl hood

1st/2nd gens should fit
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I can post pic of the setup as it fits under my hood.
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what about a 1977 trans am? anyone know if the truck intake an acc will clear?
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g bodys just barely
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Originally Posted by robbyredneck
g bodys just barely
and f bodys?
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Originally Posted by laytoncamaroz28
what about a 1977 trans am? anyone know if the truck intake an acc will clear?
truck engine will not work in any 2nd gen f-body...unless you use an aftermarket hood..the TA shaker area is not large enough for intake.
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Originally Posted by reedld
truck engine will not work in any 2nd gen f-body...unless you use an aftermarket hood..the TA shaker area is not large enough for intake.
ok thanks alot. do you know if the alternator or the alternator bracket will clear?
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Heres a pic of my 4.8 in the 442. The truck acc drive isnt on it yet in the pic, but the alternator did clear. Thats the truck intake without the acc cover.

Keep in mind the motor mounts and where you place the engine makes a difference too.
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dang it would be awesome if the truck intake and accesorys would clear my 1977 ta hood. would make my swap much easier and cheaper


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