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Functional Shaker Hood Scoop

This is a new shaker I bought from WWW.PONTIACPLUS.COM I did not cut up the original shaker. They ship it primed and a local shop painted it. The new decals are from Phoenix Graphix.

The scoop looks like the 70~72 with the black flapper door.
I was going to have door painted the scoop color but held off.
I don't know if I should paint it to match or leave it back...

This the most the scoop opens when the switch is depressed.

It is hard to get the bracket in the photo. The one on the
left is the bottom half and the one on the right is the top
with the switch. Another issue was a sticking gas pedal. A small part of
the bracket needed to be fine tuned with a grinder. The switch needed some "adjustment" to come in
contact with the arm of the pedal. I used a small
section of hose and wrapped it with tape.
Works great.

As for "how does it work"? - Great! Only three draw backs:

The car uses more gas - due to your right foot operating the switch
The rear tires wear faster - due to the above
People tend to notice the car more - due to the sound

The scoop will open just about 40% at when opening the throttle at select speeds and RPM. When you get the feel of it, it's a blast. Yes, we have samples of the sound! PLEASE keep in mind this is a stock automatic 10th with 145K miles. Use the Windows Media Player - not the Real Player. Real Player cuts off the last 2 seconds!

Engine off and the scoop opening with switch
Cold engine, low rev of engine to hear slight opening
Cold engine, fully depressed to open with switch
Driving at 35 MPH, slow throttle, sifting from second to third
Rolling at 5 MPH and fully dressing the throttle
Dead stop and "mash the pedal"
1st gear 15 ~ 45 MPH no shifting

Posted on 10/25/2005

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The scoop looks like the 70~72 with the black flapper door. I was going to have door painted the scoop color but held off. I don't know if I should paint it to match or leave it back...
This the most the scoop opens when the switch is depressed.
It is hard to get the bracket in the photo. The one on the left is the bottom half and the one on the right is the top with the switch. Another issue was a sticking gas pedal. A small part of the bracket needed to be fine tuned with a grinder.	The switch needed some "adjustment" to come in contact with the arm of the pedal. I used a small section of hose and wrapped it with tape. Works great.