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[JeepsAndGuns]

Interesting. They have a "adapter" to put the standard inlet carb/tbi bonnets/elbows onto the vortec tb's. I emailed them about the measurements.
I measured mine and I have roughly 3 1/4, possiably 3 1/2 inches of clearance from the top of the tb to the hood.

Now that I saw that adapter they make, I never thought about simply making a "disc" of sorts that could let me use a standard inlet sized elbow. I bet I could find that same one on jegs or summit for cheaper. I could probably even make one of those, just never even thought of doing it that way! Only problem I see is actually attaching it to the vortec tb. Thats another thing I asked them, lets how long/if they reply.

[JeepsAndGuns]

Got a reply, he said its 4 inches tall with the adapter

[EagleMark]

You know all that stuff on that website was way cool! But also made for his superchargers. Have you looked for a CAI (cold air intake) for the vortec?

[PJG1173]

a 2 or 3" body lift would give you the hood clearance you need.

[cmaje72]

How about the adapter with something like the flat pancake bonnett from a V8 ZJ?

[JeepsAndGuns]

Body lift is out of the question. I hate them, and will never install one on anything I own.

Found this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-98499/ It would clear, look kinda nice, but the price
Then I would need some type of adapter to go from the 4in inlet on that bonnet to the 3.5in tube and K&N I have, such as this: http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/mer...gory_Code=RSS1

I have seen those ZJ bonnets, I had thought about one with my old tbi, but it just looked soo small and restrictive, I'm just afraid it wouldnt flow enough. Thats my biggest concern right now, is I dont want to use something thats gonna restrict air flow. Do any other dodges with the magnum engine use a simmilar bonnet thats not as small/flat? I may do some looking around the aftermarket for air intakes for those.

[EagleMark]

I felt the same way about body lifts until I saw a Scout II with one inch. It made everything so much easier to see and work on and couldn't even notice it. Side effect was a much quiter ride with new body bushings.

[cmaje72]

I have seen those ZJ bonnets, I had thought about one with my old tbi, but it just looked soo small and restrictive, I'm just afraid it wouldnt flow enough.

That was just what popped into my head when I was thinking about short intake solutions. Is the 401 stock? I think I have a 1" spacer from my old ZJ that would give you a little more volume but then you might be back to hood clearence issues. Someone out there makes a fiberglass cowl hood for FSJ's. From what I remember though it was pretty expensive and the fit sucked. I think theres a thread on IFSJA.

[PJG1173]

Body lift is out of the question. I hate them, and will never install one on anything I own.

Found this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-98499/ It would clear, look kinda nice, but the price
Then I would need some type of adapter to go from the 4in inlet on that bonnet to the 3.5in tube and K&N I have, such as this: http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/mer...gory_Code=RSS1

I'm not a big fan of body lifts either but it was the only way I could get a big enough radiator in my toyota, so I had to do it. for the price of that bonnet I would hope it came with a new filter, ducting, and a tank of gas.

I felt the same way about body lifts until I saw a Scout II with one inch. It made everything so much easier to see and work on and couldn't even notice it. Side effect was a much quiter ride with new body bushings.

that is the one thing I can say about mine. man those tranmission bolts are easy to get to...

[JeepsAndGuns]

The 401 is mild. Its .040 over, heads shaved about .020, mild port and polish, exhaust manifolds gasket matched and the internal humps from the air tubes removed. Comp cams XE256H.
I'm just about ready to just say screw it, bite the bullet, and order the one above from summit, I'm getting tired of looking and want this thing running.
I might go to pull a part this weekend and look for other options, but I feel I might be disappointed, and waste a trip. Its a hour drive one way.

[EagleMark]

A mere bag of shells for a man in your position!

If the one from summit clears your hood what's the problem? They should have everything else avaiable to complete the system, yeah it'll be a couple hundred bucks when done but look what you've done to the motor! Don't stop now it needs clean cool air!

Once you get that lawn mower running and sold you'll have enough cash for another whole project!

That's going to be the best running 401 AMC engine I'll ever see.

[JeepsAndGuns]

Yea I'm hoping when I sell that mower, I make enough to finish the build on this jeep. I need to finish rebuilding my front dana 60, buy and install a locker, rebuild/regear/and install a locker in the rear dana 60. Install my NV4500/NP205 and install the axles and measure for and have custom driveshafts built.

[EagleMark]

Well there goes that money...

[JeepsAndGuns]

I just know as soon as I order this $100 bonnet, someone is gonna pop up with a nice and cheap one from somewhere else....lol

[EagleMark]

Story of my life, way to do it is you buy it and stop looking!

You sure it's going to clear? Does it come with mounting hardware? The other site had some mounts that looked easy to make for cheap hardware parts for $50... but they were designed for boost too!