Barry T

Thanks DragCat. The original 402 snorkal air cleaner assembly does sit high, so the drop base makes sense. Your comments are very helpful. If I had a PayPal account I'd join the club today - guess I'll have to snail mail a dues check!

Thanks MC1of80. I didn't think there was a different hood for the SS like the Chevelle, but I was not sure so this is good to know. Your picture looks great and it appears on the right that you even have the air pressure tank for the SS air suspension - cool!

Oh, meant to type "in" my 1970 Monte, not "on" my 1970 Monte.

Hello all. I am seeking to replace the stock 402 big block on my 1970 Monte with a ZZ502 deluxe crate engine. The intake manifold profile with Holley carb on this crate is higher the stock OEM manifold with Qjet carb on the 402 and I am concerned that the 502 will not clear under the non-ss hood. I am wondering if those out there with a ZZ502 deluxe under their hood have had clearance issues, and if so, may height issues be solved with a Holley dropped base air cleaner bottom and/or a 2 inch tall air filter element in an open air cleaner assembly. Thanks all, Barry T