Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Owners Forum > Cigarette
Engine hatch Clearance? Cafe Racer >

Engine hatch Clearance? Cafe Racer

Notices

Engine hatch Clearance? Cafe Racer

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-03-2023 | 06:58 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 641
Likes: 445
From: Tullahoma Tennessee
Default Engine hatch Clearance? Cafe Racer

Just wondering if anyone knew a height you could clear in the engine bay of a cafe racer 1987 model from what I can tell is the original hatch. I want to do everything I can to never cut the hatch or something got added later with chargers. I found a set of engines ( picture attached ) with markings in the picture and they measured 14.5” what’s your thoughts ?
87CigCafe is offline  
Reply
Old 10-03-2023 | 06:58 PM
  #2  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 641
Likes: 445
From: Tullahoma Tennessee
Default My hatch and boat


87CigCafe is offline  
Reply
Old 10-03-2023 | 09:16 PM
  #3  
Registered
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 462
Likes: 372
From: Palos, Illinois
Default

I have an 89 Cafe with tall decks and TRS drives. I have to run the lowest intake possible with 1050 dominators and 3 inch flame arrestors to clear the stock hatch. I just measured it and have about 13 inches from the top deck of the block to the hatch. I know there have been some guys that have made taller hatches. Check with Glass Dave or Vincent from Vincent custom paint, I believe they have molds for taller Cafe hatches.
1Zoom is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.