Interesting new part available in the 2011 Ford Racing catalog.

M-16612-SHKB - 2011 MUSTANG GT SHAKER HOOD SYSTEM P.244
• Utilizes factory air box
• Includes engine cover with “Ford Racing” badges and cast aluminum
scoop that is reminiscent of the original 1969-1970 Shaker models
• Kit includes all mounting hardware, ductwork, template and detailed
installation instructions
• Installation can be completed in three hours or less with basic
shop tools

 

I'd HATE to cover up that Boss 302 intake cover and identification plate, along with potentially removing the strut tower bar. However, shakers are cool!

 

Do you have a link to the part?

Unless the shaker scoop adds power I'll pass.

 

Do not want.

 

After thinking for a bit, I'm sure it won't fit the Boss intake, but it would be a nice detail for those looking to make a Mach 1.

 

Not yet, this should eventually work though.

I seriously doubt it adds power, it should draw essentially the same temperature air as the stock intake.

 

I'll pass on that.

 

I've owned a pair of Mach 1's. My '03 Mach 1 had the factory shaker. I spoke with an engineer from Team Mustang back when the '03's were first launched, and I was told that at 80+ mph the shaker offered a 25hp bump. Over at the Mach1Registry, there are a couple of guys who plugged their shakers and made back to back runs at the dragstrip with and without it plugged and found a 1 or 2 tenth improvement in ET's. In summary, it's less about the temperature as it is about the ram effect.

 

Thats what I plan on doing. A Mach 1 tribute. rying to decide between GB or PW for the base color right now.

 

Whilst I'd agree it'd be a shame to mess up the gorgeous view under the hood of a genuine Boss, it'll look great on a tribute car.

Still my favourite 2010+ as far as looks go...........

 

I believe the shaker was made available for the 2011 GT aftermarket but not the V6. It is too bad they did not make it an option for the Boss but like most of you I will not add one. I will have to order it on the 13 if they make it available It will look good with the 70 graphics.

 

That makes sense with respect to the 03's. But the current cars now get their air from in front of the rad, which should also be experiencing a fairly decent ram effect as well, if not the full effect. It's possible that the pressure losses between the shaker inlet and the stock air filter could be close to comparable to the losses seen at the stock air inlet. I would expect the overall difference could be less pronounced that in the past.

Also, the 2003 shaker ducting looks to be much more free flowing than the 2011 version.

Of course, the final proof will be found at the track.

 

Exactly (at least on the '03-'04 Mach 1 set-up)...that shaker was tested, as much as they could do it, to prove there was a pressurizing effect. This is what was said to contribute to the shaker effectiveness on that model.

 

I was hoping for the shaker hood on the Boss. But I'm partial to the shaker. I really like it on my 06. Who knows, maybe 2013?

 

It has been said that a scoop in the middle of the hood offers little performance gain since this is a relatively low pressure zone. The only way that makes sense is if the scoop is tall enough to reach the high pressure zone above the hood such as on a Pro Stock drag car. Not very practical on a street car though. Having the air inlet in the grille should provide more of a ram effect since that is a much higher pressure zone but it also requires a less aerodynamic frontal area. Using a cowl induction type hood that draws air from the base of the windshield is probably the best compromise since it takes advantage of the high pressure zone at the base of the windshield but does not induce additional drag. A good example of this is a NASCAR stock car. Rather than take air from the grille which would require a bigger open area on the front of the car (more drag) or place a front facing scoop on the hood they pull air for the carb from the base of the windshield. Why do you think the air intake for your car's HVAC system is at the base of the windshield? No offense, but placing a scoop in the middle of the hood is more about appearance than performance. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but those two goals are sometimes conflicting.

 

well said...but cowl induction for Chevy!!



Lol all joking aside your theory makes sense but i love the look of the shaker...but if any hood goes on my car it's going to be the 302S hood

 

Now we're talking.

 

The Gen 2 Firebird Trans Ams had rear facing scoops for just that reason.