Thats only a 2.5" hood on my car. Not sure if it will clear with the 351 under the hood. 351 deck sits 2" taller in the engine bay than a 302 deck. I've measured a 351 in an 83 before. That was with stock motor mounts. So maybe it will fit with drop mounts,.. depending how much of a drop. A performer intake by itself isnt that tall. Not when compared to something like a Vic Jr or even a Torquer or Air Gap.

I'll be running an Air Gap in mine but I will be going with a 4" hood just to play it safe. I want to run a taller air cleaner. I think you could get away with a 3" hood easily with that intake. Take some measurements and see what you need.

Hurst