Super Victor port matching

[rmchrgr]

I run a completely untouched Super Victor. When you look down the plenum, the head ports line up about perfectly hence left it untouched. But I'm sure some roof blending and runner entry work would benefit it. Someday!!

Does the S.V. clear the hood or did it need to be cut?

 

[B3422w5]

I run a completely untouched Super Victor. When you look down the plenum, the head ports line up about perfectly hence left it untouched. But I'm sure some roof blending and runner entry work would benefit it. Someday!!

Reason I say that…..
Good local buddy has a bad arse black 72 Cuda, super lightweight chassis car.
Currently runs high 7’s/ 4.90’s with a stout big block.
Years ago he had a small block B1BA deal in it, roller, etc.
Well scienced out, ran 9.04-9.07 all the time with a Victor.
He swapped a super Victor on it, slowed down to 9.15-9.17

 

[Demonx2]

Does the S.V. clear the hood or did it need to be cut?

The avatar has a 6-pack hood with a 5" tall air filter element. The air filter fits up into the scoop.

Now I believe (no proof) that a drop base air cleaner and maybe a 2-1/2" tall filter would go under a stock hood. I bet others on here could weigh in with better confirmation.

 

[rmchrgr]

Thanks. I figure it won't fit. I have a QA1 K frame now, not sure if it allows the engine to sit lower or not but I doubt it.

I had this setup which cleared no problem but it's not great on the street.

 

[rumblefish360]

Holy hog out Batman!
Looks great Greg. Good job, saved yourself some coin there!

 

[rmchrgr]

Holy hog out Batman!
Looks great Greg. Good job, saved yourself some coin there!

Thanks Rob, I appreciate that. Hope you didn't get hit to hard by Helene.

To be clear, (and I'm not picking apart your statement) I really tried not to hog it out. Removing too much is what screwed things up for me previously. It was actually my goal to remove as little as possible beyond what was needed to match the shape of the head port and avoid bell mouthing the opening.

It might look hogged out because of the size of the head ports but it's pretty minimal as far as material that was removed. Very little was taken from the sides. I'd say about 3/16" was ground away from the roof and floor. I suppose 3/16" is a lot relatively speaking but the S.V. has the room. Plus, it wouldn't make sense to stop short and not remove enough to match the shape.

Restraint is the key though.