What options to fit my Shaker Scoop

[prayers1 153]

I switched over from a 289 to a 351C. I have the after market fiberglass Shaker assembly that fit fine on top of the 289. With the 351C the hood stays open at least 4" from the front tip of the hood. If I take off the midplate and just leave the base on the carb, the 3 studs that stick up hit the hood and prevent it from closing. I also have the Blue Thunder intake that is a little higher than stock. I've seen others use the same intake, the fit was tight and the hood closed.

 

The CJ Pony write up says the Shaker Assembly fits 289/302 & 351C.

 

 

There's a guy who use to visit this site a long time ago, "Street King". He used a 14" chrome air cleaner and bolted the Mid plate on top of it. I think I recall that he posted it here, but I couldn't find it.

 

Does anyone have pictures showing how it was built?

 

Do you think cutting a base plate might make it work.

 

Any suggestions?

[bartzzimpson 18]

I had a similar problem with my 351W with Edelbrock Performer manifold.

I used a shaker base with 25mm (1") drop from these guys.

http://www.falcongt.com.au/shop/shopexd.asp?id=1596&bc=no

 

They also make one with a 40mm drop.

 

Yes, they are in Australia but so am I ;-)

 

You could also try the guy who runs fordramair.com

[Alan_Mac 48]

I think a 1 in drop would work well with my 351W with Performer RPM and probably the C. Does it have a fiberglass base with a metal rim on top? Thanks!

[prayers1 153]

I know the base to air horn is fiberglass, not sure about the rim.