AAR hood/ B engine 6 pack

[Rob C]

Has anyone installed a B block w/a 6 pack set up and used it with a AAR Cudas fiberglass hood?
I have this opportunity but wonder if it will fit and work properly.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

The height should be almost identical as both the 340 & 440 used shakers

 

[DetMatt1]

If they used the same baseplate then it would stand to reason that you’d need spacers to make up for the lower deck height on the B series engine.

 

[Rob C]

Thanks Cryo.
Thanks DetMatt1.

The overall height of the intake on the slightly lower B block was the concern. I have the AAR fiberglass hood. Not a shaker. But I get where your coming from.

I have seen on E-bay a fella that makes spacers for almost anything carbbed automotive. 6 pack included. There about 1 inch thick. Then add the gasket thickness on each side.

 

[DetMatt1]

Im looking forward to having to figure out a similar situation for my ‘68 RR. I got the B engine six barrel set up and a ‘69 hood with the air grabber system but I’m still waiting for paint...

 

[Dale Richardson]

Has anyone installed a B block w/a 6 pack set up and used it with a AAR Cudas fiberglass hood?
I have this opportunity but wonder if it will fit and work properly.

I have a 72 cuda that i just bought that has that setup it seems okay intake has limited vacuum and water jacket ports for temp gauges and heater hose ports

 

[Dale Richardson]

I am using a spacer on thermostat housing that has ports for heater hoses going to use vacuum canister to help on that end