Best Method To Figure Out Where 2 Cut Hole In Hood

[69NovaYenko]

Going to use a hi-rise intake. How should I go about  measuring to figure out where to cut hole in hood to accommodate the hi-rise intake and card setup.

[High octane]

Mock up the engine, chassis & body together, then measure from the rear of the hood opening to the back of the carbs. Mark this measurement on the hood on which you already have a centerline drawn on. Then measure how long a space you'll need for the two carbs and mark it on the hood from your first measurement (from the back of the hood forward). Now measure the width of the carbs and mark this on the hood in the space between your two previous marks and outward equally from your centerline that runs the length of your hood. Remember that you would divide the width of the carbs in half, and mark that distance on each side of the center line. You now should have a rectangle marked on your hood. Now add a 1/16th or 3/32nds of an inch all around for clearance and mark it on the outside of your rectangle. Now you should have two rectangles marked on your hood. You will cut your hood opening along the OUTER rectangle and you should be good, I hope! This method has worked for me several times.

[69NovaYenko]

ThanksHigh Octane for the guidance.