Shaker with 408w HELP!

[Powershift 19]

I got my new 408w installed, and it's running an Edelbrock Air Gap intake. My Shaker doesn't seem too happy. It's too far rearward (towards the windshield), and sits too high (no hood clearance).

 

I know others here have modified their Shakers to work with similar setups. If anyone has had to deal with this issue, I'd love to see some mounting solutions.

[Rsanter 152]

If it was me I would gen a non shaker base that will be close to what you need and modify it as needed to get the job done

 

Bob

[Powershift 19]

Yea, I see fabrication work in my near future. LOL

[jmlay 80]

There is a adjustment in the shaker top, the cast scoop& spacer. Loosen the front screw & the back 2 screws, you should be able to move it around. Hopefully enough that it will clear.

[buening 63]

Have you thought about adjustable drop motor mounts?

[Powershift 19]

Have you thought about adjustable drop motor mounts?

 

They're already in the car!

[Powershift 19]

There is a adjustment in the shaker top, the cast scoop& spacer. Loosen the front screw & the back 2 screws, you should be able to move it around. Hopefully enough that it will clear.

 

Even adjusting it front to back, it's still to high up. The hood barley closes without the scoop, with the scoop it's a no-go.

[Patriotgamez 14]

Depending on how far you need to go down...

 

-modify base or get a drop base (big block shaker base?)

-lower profile intake

-mill existing intake

-remove spacer (obvious but still)

 

I know Buckeye had the same issue on his build, if you have a couple free hours...scroll through his thread

[BigDuke6 17]

If you ever figure it out, please let us know the solution because I have been anguishing over an air gap / shaker combo for years only that combo is about as common as a unicorn.

[RPM 1,190]

Do you know if the issue is confined to the intake? Does the Windsor sit further back than the Cleveland? That would seem odd. How much too high are we talking? I know, you are looking for answers not questions :) With my Windsor/Weiand Stealth I had to drop the motor 3/4".

 

Bob

[Powershift 19]

Depending on how far you need to go down...

 

-modify base or get a drop base (big block shaker base?)

-lower profile intake

-mill existing intake

-remove spacer (obvious but still)

 

I know Buckeye had the same issue on his build, if you have a couple free hours...scroll through his thread

 

Drop base is what I'm planning. No way I'm changing (or modifying) intakes at this point. The engine was dyno tuned running this intake, and it was port matched. No spacer is in place either.

 

I'm running adjustable Ron Morris engine mounts too.

Edited August 13, 2014 by Powershift

[Powershift 19]

I've been reviewing BuckeyeDemons modifications to his Shaker, on his 408w. I may end up doing something similar.

 

http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=7560&page=5

[Glenn83 19]

This set up is made in Australia http://www.falcongt.com.au/shop/shopexd.asp?id=2554&bc=no

[Powershift 19]

That's pretty interesting. I'd be nervous to drop $500 without knowing more than what I can see in the picture though.

[buening 63]

Even adjusting it front to back, it's still to high up. The hood barley closes without the scoop, with the scoop it's a no-go.

 

Are you using stock height mounts or drop mounts?

[Powershift 19]

Are you using stock height mounts or drop mounts?

 

I'm running these.... with the optional 1/2" drop

 

http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/1965-1966-1967-1968-1969-1970-Mustang-RMP-Adjustable-Motor-Mount-Kit.html

Edited August 15, 2014 by Powershift