[Spridgets] Under bonnet clearance

Frank spritenut at comcast.net
Wed Mar 25 20:07:30 MST 2009


Hal Faulkner wrote:
> Does anybody know how to figure under bonnet clearance on a FROG AYE?  I am
> trying to decide if I can build a cold air box for FROG AYE, but have no
> Idea how much clearance I have.  I am using 3" K&N filters (6" dia) and the
> edge of the filters is just about 1/4" higher than the top of the oil filler
> cap.  Any techniques for figuring how much room I have to play with will be
> greatly appreciated.
> Hal
>
>   
I can take some measurements as I have an engineless Bugeye in my garage 
with the bonnet on it.
Say frame rails to underside at various spots.
Maybe some one with an engine in theirs can measure those same points to 
the oil cap and we can calculate what is left.
I'll measure mine tomorrow.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites


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