The Super Stock Hemi stuff - which has rules dictating carb mods, and hood scoop size and configuration but not intake height (it just needs to fit under the hood) - is a good example of compromises made when using all the space between the ground and the hood scoop. Engines are lowered, decks cut, etc trying to get the carbs up. They run them pretty close to the hood, and I can guarantee there has been plenty of testing done to determine how much is not enough.







Is it optimal? Probably not. But it gives you an idea of what you can get away with if you need to.