https://www.mercurycougar.net/threads/will-an-edelbrock-air-gap-intake-clear-the-hood-on-a-1970-351w-and-other-s.109529/

When in doubt, put a vic JR 351w intake on and save that 3/4 inch

 

 

Tough to say. Break out the clay

 

I sold my 418 with a super vic to a lady in Minnesota for her 68 Cougar, I don't believe she had to cut the hood. Sent her that question to verify, when I hear back I'll let you know.

 

She's got a 1" spacer under the carb, and 14x3 filter that sticks halfway out of the hood. I'll load pics up later tonight, can't do it here at work,( gubinment computer )

 

That might be a 14x4 air cleaner, so maybe would fit in your case, with a drop base and no spacer. I ran a stealth on my 351 LTD wagon, just used a truck air cleaner so it looked stock, but did clear the stock hood.

 

there it is all these years later. Hope she is enjoying it still.

 

Thank you

 

Do some quick research on RonMorris engine mounts. I use them in my 65 and they drop the engine by half an inch or better.