Custom shaker trim ring

[leanburn]

 I really want to run a 1" spacer under my carb, I've already modified the baseplate to the point that my distributor cap is almost rubbing so I can't go lower with my baseplate.  The only thing I can think of is to somehow cut about 3/4" off the trim ring to allow the bubble to sit higher. Of course I'm not willing to do that because I have 0 talent in that area, just thought I'd post to get some ideas or if maybe someone has done this before.

[rUNCHARGER]

I have the same problem with a friends 71 Cuda with a shaker and an Indy Hemi setup. I am thinking of dropping the K-member a half inch but that will put the valve covers into the shock towers. It would be easy with a wedge engine though. If you are running a stock fan shroud it wouldn't work either.

Sheldon

[Chryco Psycho]

so why the 1" spacer ?
 for heat you can run a Coolcarb spacer that is 1/8" thick , if it is for performance that is a different issue adding 1" is creating your own nightmare it seems .

[ragtopdodge]

so why the 1" spacer ?
 for heat you can run a Coolcarb spacer that is 1/8" thick , if it is for performance that is a different issue adding 1" is creating your own nightmare it seems .

 

A lot of work for little gain IMHO.

[leanburn]

 It was an 8 horse gain on the dyno. I've been told it will help the efi with the vacuum signal as well

[ragtopdodge]

8hp not worth it IMHO.

Either go for looks or for all out performance if you need that.

Talk of dropping k-member, hacking trim rings...sounds all scary.

[js29no]

It seams to me if you drop your K-frame your pinion angle will change on the transmission, the tail shaft will point up more.  

[YellowThumper]

My off the cuff calculating of angle change would be less than 1/3 degree change for a half inch drop.
This is a loose guess because I don't have an exact measurement distance between motor mounts and trans mount (the pivot point).

[johns cuda shop]

It seams to me if you drop your K-frame your pinion angle will change on the transmission, the tail shaft will point up more.  

YUP

[brads70]

It seams to me if you drop your K-frame your pinion angle will change on the transmission, the tail shaft will point up more.

It will also negatively effect the front end geometry....

[js29no]

Stress on torsion bars, cant run A radiator shroud, alignment issues!!! I would not do it!!!  

[Cudacat]

There are lots of easier ways to gain 8 HP than what you are proposing.

[leanburn]

There are lots of easier ways to gain 8 HP than what you are proposing.

Well I'm always interested in adding a few ponies, let's hear what tricks you got up your sleeve that I haven't already done.
 

[Racer57]

I did this using Reflectix and also placed a piece of Refectix that's double thickness on top of the valley pan and it made a lot of difference with vapor locking.

[Chryco Psycho]

just breathing through the shaker will cost you HP , 8 hp is not worth the hassle , if you want the power then a Trans Am hood would be better