To mesh or not to mesh
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To get clearance on my carbs i need to let a very slight bulge into the bonnet something along the lines of that shown below. Would it aid airflow to the carbs if there was mesh across the top of the gap? Any advice appreciated

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The only thing mesh will do is prevent air flowing into the gap as the air struggles to pass trough the small holes in the mesh.

Have you considered using a kad bonnet?

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Hadn't considered the size of the mesh - thanks for that.

Got a kad bonnet, don't want to use it if I can find a way to get a standard bonnet to fit.

I love the look of the filters poking out the front. I guess your going for the sleeper look though?

Hmm that is damn tight for space, have tried the bonnet clearance with filters on?

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I am going for looking as standard as possible from the outside. I like the look of the filters poking through as well but didn't think it would suit this car. As it has short manifolds the performance is already compromised, so am just looking for a happy medium between appearance and function.

I was hoping it would clear with the 16mm carb trumpets but the carb bodies foul the bonnet.

There appears to be enough room for the sock type filters but not tried them yet. The bonnet in the pic is a first attempt at mock up trying to keep the bulge as small as possible.

why not cut the bonnet near to the edge of the bonnet stripes from back to front and make a kad style bonnet, so the bulge is a little more progressive, then it would be more suttle, if you know what i mean.