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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
One way to tell to be 100% sure is take a piece of string and tape it on the fenders at the hood line on both sides. After you do that, measure to the top of the carb with the air cleaner on it. Quick, easy, and no guessing.
Yeah you need to throw the air cleaner on it. The carb is going to bed the tallest point, which is good because the tallest part of any hood is in the center