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Silly question but, are the springs for the hinges directional? Meaning is there more stretch on one side compared to the other? Thanks, Mike 67 Camaro Convert. 327 4sp

Has anyone out there actually swapped a 292 into a first gen Camaro? I've searched the archives here and elsewhere and I have not seen or heard of anyone doing it (other than dedicated drag cars with extensive hood modifications). I did some preliminary measurements and it looks like the...