Fitting under the hood problems on 68'LC

[Chaser8686]

So I am in the middle of a resto on my 69' 2 door w/460. I went with the edlebrock performer intake and the #8477 MSD distributor. The problem we think will be that we can't get the hood closed, anyone else have this problem? I've looked for different caps but they don't make any. We also can't get the air cleaner on. So looks like I'll need to sell the MSD distributor (pm for details) and get a different one. Unless someone has other options.

[Dan Szwarc]

It is kinda tight under there to begin with. I'm not sure that I've seen a 69 with the performer manifold since they come with 4bbls already.

You need a low rise air cleaner to fit under that hood. Make sure you don't have too many spacers under the carb.

[Chaser8686]

Yes, now that we have things together.... Years later.
The hood closes but hits the air cleaner. I'll probably do a little hood.mod to make some space.

[1Bad55Chevy]

What air cleaner did you use? They do make drop bases to help with hood clearance issues.

[Chaser8686]

I used the OEM air cleaner.