CDC Shaker
Yes, I think the front of the CDC shaker sits about 1/4"-1/2" too low in the hood. It is slightly below the trim ring. Mine has a couple little defects on the fins, and CDC has shipped me a replacement scoop (just the top metal part). When it arrives and I switch it out, I plan on adding a couple rubber bushings to the mounting bracket to raise it slightly. I'll post before/after pics when its done.
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Originally posted by adrenalin@August 6, 2005, 10:23 AM
I was checking that out. The thing that scares me is they call it a "universal" hood scoop and list several vehicles that it fits. I assume that mean you have to trim it to fit.
I was checking that out. The thing that scares me is they call it a "universal" hood scoop and list several vehicles that it fits. I assume that mean you have to trim it to fit.
If you look at there site they sell a lot of things as MRT that are CDC.
Probably the 2 companies are related.
http://www.mrt-direct.com/
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Originally posted by Thunder Road@August 14, 2005, 6:04 PM
Actuallly its the same scoop from MRT.
If you look at there site they sell a lot of things as MRT that are CDC.
Probably the 2 companies are related.
http://www.mrt-direct.com/
Actuallly its the same scoop from MRT.
If you look at there site they sell a lot of things as MRT that are CDC.
Probably the 2 companies are related.
http://www.mrt-direct.com/
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Would someone please explain the function of the Shaker to a newbie? I went to the CDC site, but I didn't see an explanation about what HP performance gains can be expected from this mod.
It looks great, but I doubt I'd do it if it's just cosmetic.
It looks great, but I doubt I'd do it if it's just cosmetic.
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Originally posted by Dusty1@August 15, 2005, 9:44 AM
Would someone please explain the function of the Shaker to a newbie? I went to the CDC site, but I didn't see an explanation about what HP performance gains can be expected from this mod.
It looks great, but I doubt I'd do it if it's just cosmetic.
Would someone please explain the function of the Shaker to a newbie? I went to the CDC site, but I didn't see an explanation about what HP performance gains can be expected from this mod.
It looks great, but I doubt I'd do it if it's just cosmetic.
It is more cosmetic than performance gain - the idea is to introduce "cold", more dense air to the intake, which it will do. But the performance gain will be minimal. I believe it had a greater impact on carbureted engines as used on the 69 and 70 Mustangs, Torinos, etc...
But is still looks GREAT!
By the way, the shaker name came from the characteristic "shake" from the engine that was easily visible through the hood. The new engines don't shake much, so the effect is probably not noticeable on modern cars - unless the engine has been modified (wild cam).
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Originally posted by Dusty1@August 15, 2005, 9:44 AM
Would someone please explain the function of the Shaker to a newbie? I went to the CDC site, but I didn't see an explanation about what HP performance gains can be expected from this mod.
It looks great, but I doubt I'd do it if it's just cosmetic.
Would someone please explain the function of the Shaker to a newbie? I went to the CDC site, but I didn't see an explanation about what HP performance gains can be expected from this mod.
It looks great, but I doubt I'd do it if it's just cosmetic.
Originally posted by red454@August 15, 2005, 8:52 AM
It is more cosmetic than performance gain - the idea is to introduce "cold", more dense air to the intake, which it will do. But the performance gain will be minimal. I believe it had a greater impact on carbureted engines as used on the 69 and 70 Mustangs, Torinos, etc...
But is still looks GREAT!
By the way, the shaker name came from the characteristic "shake" from the engine that was easily visible through the hood. The new engines don't shake much, so the effect is probably not noticeable on modern cars - unless the engine has been modified (wild cam).
It is more cosmetic than performance gain - the idea is to introduce "cold", more dense air to the intake, which it will do. But the performance gain will be minimal. I believe it had a greater impact on carbureted engines as used on the 69 and 70 Mustangs, Torinos, etc...
But is still looks GREAT!
By the way, the shaker name came from the characteristic "shake" from the engine that was easily visible through the hood. The new engines don't shake much, so the effect is probably not noticeable on modern cars - unless the engine has been modified (wild cam).
And although it doesn't "shake" per se, it still moves when you mash the loud pedal, or when just cruising down the road. I love the view from where I sit.
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Originally posted by don_w@August 15, 2005, 11:08 AM
Agreed!!
And although it doesn't "shake" per se, it still moves when you mash the loud pedal, or when just cruising down the road. I love the view from where I sit.
Agreed!!
And although it doesn't "shake" per se, it still moves when you mash the loud pedal, or when just cruising down the road. I love the view from where I sit.
Depends on what kind of roads your driving on. Oklahoma's bumpy roads lets mine move some. In fact bumps seem to make it move more than engine torque. And as far is it sitting low, I plan on raising the front of mine slightly also after I get my hood stripes painted on.
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