Ponies on The Run (Again)
6/11/06, 09:39 PM
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PART FIVE OKCMustangGT's Shaker Hood System Install Write-Up
I removed the factory air box so I could cut the new hole. I taped the template onto the air box, center punched the center mark and cut a 2-7/8" hole.
I then filed this out until the tubing supplied fit.
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I installed the High Flow air Filter, and placed the supplied coupler onto the air box. I reinstalled the the air box, placed the other end of the coupler onto the shaker outlet tube and tightened both clamps to secure it.
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I then routed the drain tubes as best I could away from moving parts and hot surfaces. (Everything is hot under that hood
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This is what it looked like when I was finished.
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I then filed this out until the tubing supplied fit.
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I installed the High Flow air Filter, and placed the supplied coupler onto the air box. I reinstalled the the air box, placed the other end of the coupler onto the shaker outlet tube and tightened both clamps to secure it.
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I then routed the drain tubes as best I could away from moving parts and hot surfaces. (Everything is hot under that hood
)This is what it looked like when I was finished.
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6/11/06, 09:40 PM
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OKCMustangGT's Shaker Hood System Install Write-Up Finished
And what the car looks like now.
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6/11/06, 10:08 PM
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So far I'm at the part where you put the upper trim ring down. I was going to ask if there was any play, but you answered me already. I guess 1/16" of play would fix the scoop being off 1/8" on each side since you only have to correct for half of the distance.
What did you use to outline the inner trim ring?
Did you have to bend the dipstick toward the driver's side for clearance?
One thing I saw was the hose clamps... I hate hose clamps. If you can (if you care), reinstall the hose clamps so the bolt is on the bottom and then trim the extra hose clamp. I think that will look alot better that way.
What did you use to outline the inner trim ring?
Did you have to bend the dipstick toward the driver's side for clearance?
One thing I saw was the hose clamps... I hate hose clamps. If you can (if you care), reinstall the hose clamps so the bolt is on the bottom and then trim the extra hose clamp. I think that will look alot better that way.
6/11/06, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
So far I'm at the part where you put the upper trim ring down. I was going to ask if there was any play, but you answered me already. I guess 1/16" of play would fix the scoop being off 1/8" on each side since you only have to correct for half of the distance.
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
What did you use to outline the inner trim ring?
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Did you have to bend the dipstick toward the driver's side for clearance?
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
One thing I saw was the hose clamps... I hate hose clamps. If you can (if you care), reinstall the hose clamps so the bolt is on the bottom and then trim the extra hose clamp. I think that will look alot better that way.
Lets see some pics Tom
6/11/06, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Should I mount the scoop first and measure to it's center line. Then cut the hole in the hood to match... even if the hole isn't perfectly centered?
In other words,
Would it be more obvious if the scoop is not centered in the hole?
Or, if the hole is not centered in the hood but centered with the scoop?
In other words,
Would it be more obvious if the scoop is not centered in the hole?
Or, if the hole is not centered in the hood but centered with the scoop?
Hey Tom you still have your write-up on the clear turn signal install ?
6/11/06, 10:44 PM
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Another excellent write-up, Daryl! Makes me want to get one! (.. must resist...)
Tom- Wasn't aware you started on the Shaker project already.
To answer your question, I'd say center the hole cut-out and do what you have to do to center the scoop.
Tom- Wasn't aware you started on the Shaker project already.
To answer your question, I'd say center the hole cut-out and do what you have to do to center the scoop.
6/11/06, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Tom- Wasn't aware you started on the Shaker project already.
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To answer your question, I'd say center the hole cut-out and do what you have to do to center the scoop.
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Hey Tom you still have your write-up on the clear turn signal install ?
6/11/06, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
So far I'm at the part where you put the upper trim ring down.
So, did you start or not?
And Tom, when you start your project, the upper trim ring looks to be the key to centering the scoop.
6/11/06, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
So, did you start or not?
I'm at the part IN YOUR WRITE-UP where you put the upper trim ring down.....
Sorry for the confusion.... I won't start until I hear back from either Mustang Tuning or CDC.
6/11/06, 11:20 PM
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Looking at Daryl's front shot, I'd say as long as the center vertical rib is centered on the hood CL crease, that's the most important cosmetic detail.
The hood (hole) cut-out is secondary, but according to Daryl, can be adjusted up until it's tacked down for good.
The hood (hole) cut-out is secondary, but according to Daryl, can be adjusted up until it's tacked down for good.
6/12/06, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Hoping to hear back from CDC or MT today!
After seeing Daryl's... I want to put it in today!!
After seeing Daryl's... I want to put it in today!!
I know mine is off center, but it just looks like it should be there. I will try to take a picture later today from inside the car looking out. Looks really cool. (Awesome maybe, Tom?
)It doesn't move around like shakers of old on WOT, but it does move around when you hit bumps etc.
6/12/06, 07:55 AM
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Daryl- I didn't see any gap measurements posted. Maybe 3 places along each side and front and back.
This data may help Tom within the next few days.
It will accurately capture an 'IS' condition when installed per mfg directions.
This data may help Tom within the next few days.
It will accurately capture an 'IS' condition when installed per mfg directions.
6/12/06, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Daryl- I didn't see any gap measurements posted. Maybe 3 places along each side and front and back.
This data may help Tom within the next few days.
It will accurately capture an 'IS' condition when installed per mfg directions.
This data may help Tom within the next few days.
It will accurately capture an 'IS' condition when installed per mfg directions.
Seems like they could develop this with a lot more adjustments to compensate for either MFG tolerances or installer errors.
6/12/06, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Seems like they could develop this with a lot more adjustments to compensate for either MFG tolerances or installer errors.
6/12/06, 08:36 AM
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Will Z-16 work on the Shaker and trim assemblies to keep it from fading?
Or maybe some regular SPF40 suntan lotion?
Or maybe some regular SPF40 suntan lotion?
6/12/06, 12:40 PM
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Pictures from inside looking out. Crappy rainy day, so I will get better ones when the sun comes back out to play.
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6/12/06, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Crappy rainy day...
Bet you get alot more stares now, huh?
6/12/06, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I'm having a heart attack watching you drive in the rain!
Originally Posted by TacoBill
Bet you get alot more stares now, huh?
KIDS; they absolutley LOVE it.
Now if I could just get some good looking WOMEN to stare at it and it's driver