Hood Clearance

Discussion in 'Ford, Lincoln and Mercury' started by 408Wmustang, Oct 25, 2015.

  1. 408Wmustang

    Has anyone ever tried to install a 174 or a 177 roots blower in foxbody Mustang? If so was there an issue with hood clearance? Will the blower fit with a 4" cowl hood?
     
    408Wmustang, Oct 25, 2015
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  2. vinces427bb Staff Member


    check this vid..:blackalien:
    basically you will need to get measurements of how much taller a blower with carb is compared to the efi/manifold height
    the carb hat to air cleaner tubing/ducting looks restrictive on a none pressurized carb also,o_O
    so i would use a better non-restrictive intake filter assembly:shifty:
     
    vinces427bb, Oct 25, 2015
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  3. 408Wmustang

    Almost better off cutting a hole In the hood with a scoop.
     
    408Wmustang, Oct 25, 2015
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  4. vinces427bb Staff Member

    you could install the blower without the hood
    then stretch masking/painter tape across the opening, and then take measurements,
    or just plan on picking up a fiberglass hood [new/used]:blackalien:
     
    vinces427bb, Oct 25, 2015
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  5. brianj

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    brianj, May 30, 2016
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  6. brianj

    Sorry about the duplicate pictures. Can't figure how to delete from a mobile device.
     
    brianj, May 30, 2016
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  7. vinces427bb Staff Member

    maybe admin Ken will delete the duplicate pic's

    so it looks like your hood clearance issue is handled ?o_O
     
    vinces427bb, May 30, 2016
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  8. SCF/HAIC Staff Member Admin

    Got the duplicates for you. :)

    Your project is looking great so far.
     
    SCF/HAIC, May 31, 2016
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  9. Buildin It

    Like a glove!
     
    Buildin It, May 31, 2016
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  10. Mikey85GT

    Mikey85GT, Sep 7, 2017
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  11. brianj

    Sorry for the really late response - a 2 1/2" would be close, but work, on my application. A set of convertible motor mounts would also help lower the motor a touch, although I did not need them.
     
    brianj, Sep 27, 2017
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