thanks guys yes i will be using a 2 inch spacer. I guess i can always bring both to the track with me and try them.so do you think the mopar m1 4500 would be a bad intake to use? I had it on my old 65 Plymouth and ran a bunch of 10.50 1/4 miles with it. but the 65 had a lot better engine than this car does right now.here is a pick of the carb. A moparts member gave me a great deal on it.also yes bob i have a hood scoop that will clear.Thanks Mopar65