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ozarks hunter · 01-19-2018, 10:51 PM

I've got a LQ4 installed in my 72 and am trying to get a cold air intake set up. I'm using a Edelbrock Pro Flow intake and with the downward angle of the intake and throttle body I have very little room for the 90 off of the TB. I am using the factory fan and shroud. I bought a Air Raid tubing kit hoping to cut the 90 short enough to clear the fan but it's not going to work. The battery has been moved to the drivers side and intake is going to the passenger.

I have seen a 90 that is really short and flattens out to keep the flow but I can't seem to find one on the internet Does anyone know a source for one or am I going to have to ditch the fan and cut the shroud?

**mongocanfly** · 01-20-2018, 12:04 AM

got any pics?....i used spectre on mine and its purty short, but I don't have the edlebrock..I also noticed edlebrock makes that intake with a angled entrance

rapid49 · 01-20-2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ozarks hunter

I've got a LQ4 installed in my 72 and am trying to get a cold air intake set up. I'm using a Edelbrock Pro Flow intake and with the downward angle of the intake and throttle body I have very little room for the 90 off of the TB. I am using the factory fan and shroud. I bought a Air Raid tubing kit hoping to cut the 90 short enough to clear the fan but it's not going to work. The battery has been moved to the drivers side and intake is going to the passenger.

I have seen a 90 that is really short and flattens out to keep the flow but I can't seem to find one on the internet Does anyone know a source for one or am I going to have to ditch the fan and cut the shroud?

This is a kit that I bought on Ebay ( cheap) . I had to buy an extra 90. This is a 2003 4.8 with stock fan , I don't have a shroud on it yet .

ozarks hunter · 01-20-2018, 09:57 AM

I'll try and get a picture today.

ozarks hunter · 01-20-2018, 04:25 PM

ozarks hunter · 01-20-2018, 05:29 PM

Here is a better look at the engine bay. Not sure if you can see the downward angle of the throttle body opening.

ozarks hunter · 01-20-2018, 05:48 PM

Another view.

BR3W CITY · 01-20-2018, 05:58 PM

Cobra head 90?

ozarks hunter · 01-20-2018, 07:34 PM

I will check in to that. Thanks.

**mongocanfly** · 01-20-2018, 10:07 PM

if you went elec fan and lose the shroud that would give you a little more room

ozarks hunter · 01-20-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

if you went elec fan and lose the shroud that would give you a little more room

May have to go that route.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-20-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Cobra head 90?

Where do you find this??? Just what I need

**mongocanfly** · 01-20-2018, 11:32 PM

here's the cobrahead 90 brew is talking about....
https://www.maperformance.com/produc...xoCO80QAvD_BwE

**mongocanfly** · 01-20-2018, 11:34 PM

and some more.....http://www.intakehoses.com/mm5/merch..._Code=CobraSil

racecougar · 01-21-2018, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

if you went elec fan and lose the shroud that would give you a little more room

Or move the engine back. It looks like it's awfully far forward.

ozarks hunter · 01-21-2018, 04:57 PM

Used the ICT ls swap plates with the motor set in the farthest back position.

01-19-2018, 10:51 PM	#1
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Air intake clearance I've got a LQ4 installed in my 72 and am trying to get a cold air intake set up. I'm using a Edelbrock Pro Flow intake and with the downward angle of the intake and throttle body I have very little room for the 90 off of the TB. I am using the factory fan and shroud. I bought a Air Raid tubing kit hoping to cut the 90 short enough to clear the fan but it's not going to work. The battery has been moved to the drivers side and intake is going to the passenger. I have seen a 90 that is really short and flattens out to keep the flow but I can't seem to find one on the internet Does anyone know a source for one or am I going to have to ditch the fan and cut the shroud?

01-20-2018, 12:04 AM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Air intake clearance got any pics?....i used spectre on mine and its purty short, but I don't have the edlebrock..I also noticed edlebrock makes that intake with a angled entrance __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-20-2018, 09:57 AM	#4
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Re: Air intake clearance I'll try and get a picture today.

01-20-2018, 04:25 PM	#5
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Re: Air intake clearance

01-20-2018, 05:29 PM	#6
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Re: Air intake clearance Here is a better look at the engine bay. Not sure if you can see the downward angle of the throttle body opening. Attached Images

01-20-2018, 05:48 PM	#7
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Re: Air intake clearance Another view. Attached Images

01-20-2018, 05:58 PM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Air intake clearance Cobra head 90? __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

01-20-2018, 07:34 PM	#9
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Re: Air intake clearance I will check in to that. Thanks.

01-20-2018, 10:07 PM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Air intake clearance if you went elec fan and lose the shroud that would give you a little more room __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-20-2018, 11:32 PM	#13
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Air intake clearance here's the cobrahead 90 brew is talking about.... https://www.maperformance.com/produc...xoCO80QAvD_BwE __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-20-2018, 11:34 PM	#14
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Air intake clearance and some more.....http://www.intakehoses.com/mm5/merch..._Code=CobraSil __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-21-2018, 04:57 PM	#16
ozarks hunter Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Caulfield, Mo. Posts: 35	Re: Air intake clearance Used the ICT ls swap plates with the motor set in the farthest back position.



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