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I would like to run the nice ford racing tall valve covers but mine question is what spacer would i need to run.This is on a 89 stang with a 2.5 cowl hood. thanks for the help.

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It will be dependent on the intake you're running.

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Sorry im running a a trick flow street heat intake if that helps.thanks

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Run a 1" spacer and you'll be ok.

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thanks i will order all this stuff in the morning.so i should have no hiting issues with my intake an my 2.5 cowl hood.thank again.

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check the clearance with the throttle cable bracket hitting the valve cover. You will have to fab up the bracket
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