Hood issues.

[Chargerfanatic]

Quick question about 71 Chargers. Do bulge hoods have anymore hood to cleaner clearence than a flat hood? I am running a torker manifold, Eddy carb and MP cast air cleaner. Just looks like it is sticking up too high. I hate to use a shorter filter and starve the motor. Thanks

[pettyfan43]

Yeah the bulge hood is domed and also has no support in that area so there is a LOT of clearance. The 71 Hoods have the inserts so there is some difference. The Ramcharger gives you the least leeway because all that stuff is made to fit together in a certain way and ina  certain space.

The 72-74 plain bulge hoods are your best bet.

[Chargerfanatic]

Thanks for the info. I just didn't know if it would have the same bracing.

[41husk]

If you dont have the fiberglass air grabber box on the back side it is the exact same clearance as the reg buldge hood.

[Charger1973]

These pictures show the difference in the bulge hood and standard hoods bracing.

[Chargerfanatic]

Thanks. Does anyone know where the best place to buy a fiberglass power bulge hood? Looking for good price and quality.

[mikesbbody]

try this place http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/charger.html they are in canada i have heard both good and bad things about them but never bought from them myself