Front fuel inlet carb on a SBC 350

[murphy]

I realize that the stock q-jets for Chevys are side fuel inlet style due to thermostat housing, but if a spacer were used under the carb (1/2") and a 90 degree elbow were used, would there be any other issues? Or would there still possibly be a heat problem being so close to the intake manifold?
I friend has a 17058253 that I'd love to rebuild and mount on this SBC355.

[Zac Agee]

stock big block trucks in the mid 70s had straight filer housings instead of the 90 degree. The only drawback to adding an elbow is they can be slightly restrictive.

[Cliff Ruggles]

A shorter fuel filter housing can be used as well, which will free up even more room.

That is an EXCELLENT carburetor, we use a lot of those here for our custom units.....Cliff

[murphy]

Thanks for the feed back.