Topic: 72 engine clearence

[Crash_Overdrive]

I'm planning on doing an engine swap on my '72 but im concerned the the hood sits too low to do it. How much clearence will i have above a 351w before the hood wont close

[jethat]

plenty. The 71-73 engine compartment was designed for the 429 so it can fit just about any engine ford made with room for high rise intakes and stuff..

[Tim175]

Yeah you can fit just about anything in there

[Jeff73Mach1]

I don't have room in my 73 for a tunnel ram on top of my 351 Cleveland, but I have a fairly high single plane and a nice thick air cleaner and room to spare.

If you have ram air set up on the car, clearance becomes an issue, otherwise, you should not have a problem-  just don't slam the hood the first time!

[Crash_Overdrive]

Sweet thanks