[gtobird]

I bought a repop 68 Bird Ram Air Hood Pan setup several years ago. It is supposed to be one of the better ones out there, but I can't remember who I bought it from. Looks good to me. Anyway, I just today am installing it on an original GM made 400 hood. I made the strategic cut in the underside hood bracing as planned with no issues.

When I lay it in place to drill the final holes, I noticed there is a bit of slop. I figured that if I align the holes in the pan that go over the speed nuts for the hood inserts, that should be a pretty good indicator that I'm in the right location on the hood before I drill the mounting holes in the braces.

When I do that, I noticed that the hole in the pan for the air cleaner (about 16" around) is approximately 1/2" off center. Is that the way it should be? Some time back I can remember a discussion about Pontiac engines possibly being off center in the engine bay. I'd like to know if this is correct before I drill the mounting holes.

Grandpa always said, measure twice, cut once.... I suppose drilling is the same as cutting when it comes to measuring.

Old Joe