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Trans Am Photos => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: rover78 on October 05, 2020, 11:20:29 AM

Title: 78 esprit shaker
Post by: rover78 on October 05, 2020, 11:20:29 AM

hi all !! i picked up a 78 esprit with a sbc 350 and some one put a shaker hood and scoop on it but i changed engine to a sbc 400 with an rpm air gap and a quick fuel hot rod 680 carb so the shaker won’t fit now , checked with butlers drop down and they said it’s only for pontiacs engine !! any ideas ?? thanks !!

Title: Re: 78 esprit shaker
Post by: Jefe on October 05, 2020, 04:46:14 PM

Not sure what to tell ya... get the dimensions for the SB400 and also the Pontiac 400. Maybe have a drop base custom fabricated? Best bet would have been to use a Pontiac 400. By far a better engine than a chevy sb400...

Title: Re: 78 esprit shaker
Post by: Wallington on October 11, 2020, 04:34:54 AM

I realise you'll probably never return, but what shaker, air-cleaner and hood setup is on it now, or previously, since it was also not original to a chev-engine Esprit.