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Trans Am Information => Trans Am Tech => DriveTrain => Topic started by: 78y88ws6 on November 30, 2018, 03:22:10 PM

Title: Shaker hood scoop
Post by: 78y88ws6 on November 30, 2018, 03:22:10 PM

Hello to all. Just grabbed a 78 y88 ws6 gold trans am.  Needs bunches of help. Car is in good shape but missing lots of interior parts.  Im wondering about the hood scoop.  I put on the air cleaner assembly, it was in the trunk with a ton of other parts, but it sits too low.  About 2 or 3 inches.  Is it the wrong one or wrong intake or wrong carb? I am super duper excited to even have this car. I have wanted one since high school but couldn't afford one.  Im 51 now and sooooooooo looking forward to restoring this car.  It is registered with PHS.  Thank you.

Title: Re: Shaker hood scoop
Post by: Stringer on December 02, 2018, 10:19:13 PM

Hard to tell without pics. Is it stock? It should have a Rochester 4 barrel carb. The mounting gasket should also be about 1/2 thick. There were changes tot the scoops over the years. This article describes some to of the changes.  http://www.78ta.com/Pages/shaker.htm

Hopes this helps.