Just ordered mine. I'm a sucker for cool stuff. Lol



Shaker Riser Kit

Watched the install video on you tube. I'm intrigued.

 

I just watched that. This may end up on my short list.

 

take some pics if what you get and how it fits,im curious as to if it actually works...if it works im getting one too

 

I’m next. Thanks for finding this. I did this to my Mach1 mustang years ago. Can’t wait to do this too. Awesome find. 👊🏻

 

I decided after a second drink to just chance it........order in

 

I decided after a second drink to just chance it........

Careful, two more drinks and you will order a new car. A couple of beers and Ebay magic becomes a Tuesday delivery surprise.

 

Such a brilliant mod, and not too pricey. I think it's how the Shaker should sit

A Guy

 

I always thought that the Shaker scoop sat a little bit too low, or that the opening and trim ring was too big for me scoop. I did the shaker spacers mod on my '04 Mach 1, it really helped the appearance.

 

I am intrigued, 3/4" sounds just about right. I am going out to look at mine in the garage right now!

 

make sure to grab the discount code from the video, 10 percent off thru 4/1 helps offset the shipping charge..or to save time MOJO RISING

 

Folks, if I didn't like my look as much as I do..........I'd buy this. My shaker height has the "392 HEMI" badge clearly above the hood opening. I'm afraid raising it another 3/4" will look too high (or stick out like a sore thumb?). I'll take the proportions just as they are.

Anyway, this an excellent product for the price.

 

Folks, if I didn't like my look as much as I do..........I'd buy this. My shaker height has the "392 HEMI" badge clearly above the hood opening. I'm afraid raising it another 3/4" will look too high (or stick out like a sore thumb?). I'll take the proportions just as they are.

Anyway, this an excellent product for the price.

I was thinking as I watched it. Hmm, a couple bucks in hardware, tape up some washer stacks, and BOOM, done for about $5. The magnets in the spacers, nice touch for sure, and little caps incase the top SHAKER nuts hit the hood, nice touch as well.
THEN the "Oh yeah" moment of the seal needs changed as well. Finding the right stuff, getting enough, another $10-$20. Then mucking around measuring for the optimal height, $50 is starting to sound very reasonable.

 

So I ordered mine on March 25th. Took A week to get an email saying processing. Now still waiting for them to ship it. I know they said they are a little behind. Has anyone received theirs yet? If so how long did it take? Thanks.

 

About 10 days all together

 

i received mine Thursday and posted above when i ordered them. the only issue i had with the install on my 396 was the spacer for the rod coupling with the new stud was not seating against the metal shaker cover making the assembly too tall. i had to modify the spacer by removing the washer and shaving down the shrink tube, allowing the rod coupling to sit higher than the plastic spacer and up into the shaker cover hole.

once i did that the kit fit like a glove.

 

wont work on a Cervini shaker system. I have a 2009

 

When I first saw this I was actually super enthusiastic about it, then I looked at mine, and then again at the pictures/videos and now I'm on the fence. It seemed like such a small amount but a huge difference. I was thinking maybe splitting the difference with the increase in height for just a smidge more visibility, then the whole issue of the seal comes into play.
So, I'll wait and keep overanalyzing it in my mind.

 

Just be careful. For some reason on the 345 I could never get it to sit right even after moving it as far over and back as suggested in the directions. Ended up carving a nice big notch under there due to the bolt rubbing through the seal. Also mashed the seal at both front bolts. Not sure why, had no more room to adjust away from the front. Got in touch and they said they're sending replacement 5 and 7 risers but I might hold off on reinstalling and staying stock for now. Gotta go and buff and paint over the big scuff there now.

 

Just be careful. For some reason on the 345 I could never get it to sit right even after moving it as far over and back as suggested in the directions. Ended up carving a nice big notch under there due to the bolt rubbing through the seal. Also mashed the seal at both front bolts. Not sure why, had no more room to adjust away from the front. Got in touch and they said they're sending replacement 5 and 7 risers but I might hold off on reinstalling and staying stock for now. Gotta go and buff and point over the big scuff there now. View attachment 1019482

Wow that sucks. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll let you know how my install goes as soon as I receive it and get it installed. Hopefully I have no issues. We will see. Thanks again for the post.

 

FWIW, our Shaker scoops already appear to be noticeably higher than the originals from '70 and '71. This does match the larger dimensions of our cars. Anything higher than this certainly makes a statement, love it or hate it... Personally, I'm happy with the way it sits stock, YMMV...

 

What are the spacers made out of? Could the be cut down to 1/2”.

 

Honestly they look like fender washers taped together so it could. I've thought about it. there is one that is a post but could easily be fashioned to fit the same. You would need a new seal though, as there would then be a gap. But I feel like its just high heat channel sealing.. I have thought about it, but I want to talk to scalia, as the seal has ripped more after a few burnouts....

 

So got the new spacers. New ones on the far left and right. Slightly shorter. Can see on the one pic they appear to be washers and magnets bound together there

 

So installed, this does appear to have solved the problem with the pinching and such. I did move it as far to the driver side and back as I could as suggested to avoid issues with hard acceleration. Seal doesn't appear smooshed. Will update in a few days to see how it holds up.

 

So I was able to chat with Mr. Scalia, and he will be sending me a new rubber piece. I think I have solved the issue with the rubbing, by using smaller nuts and caps. Once I receive the new rubber piece, I will know for sure. See the size difference.

 

That'll work too. It seems like they sent me srt 392 spacers and the 5 and 7 were shorter. I ran the car kinda hard on the way home today. Good 45 minutes and when I checked the seal wasn't even remotely smooshed and nothing seemed to be rubbing anymore. I'm still using the Mopar Shaker nuts. Used the rest of the mounts they originally sent with my order as the new kit seemed to be the one that includes the different 9 mount for the 392. So far its looking like this is the right size and setup that should have been from the start.

 

So after another week with the supposed fix of the lower mounts, I've decided to give up on this mod. It still getting mashed in the 5 and 7 corners and rubbing the paint off onto the seal. Also when removing the mod noticed that those 2 new mounts must have not been as sturdy as they cracked. The other original mounts were fine. All in all I myself would not recommend this. It even chewed through the 3m protective seal for the Shaker on the hood. Stick with stock and your car will love you.

 

Yours rubs a long way... mine was only on the nut. Maybe you need to shift it over and back.. Not shocked about the magnets cracking. however, knowing that, when I replace mine with the new ones that Scalia sent me, I will account for that, and seal them.

 

Did you over tighten The magnets? Gonna have to monitor mine if they cracked for no reason . that sucks dude!

 

Not even. Just barely even snug. Previous owner had slightly bent the factory washers so I was weary of doing the same since and therefore just got it snug enough so the base wouldn't shift around.

 

magnets like those used in this kit are rather brittle - if you dropped one or put a lot of pressure / torque on it, they'll crack

PS: its also a good idea to apply silicone to the weather strip / seal - it will help with the rubbing

 

Mine has been installed for about 2 weeks. I have very small rubbing on my front 2 nuts. Barely anything at all. And the seal is fine. I have a 345 though. Maybe the difference. I only have pics with the hood closed. I’ll take some with it open soon. I love the look.

 

So I decided to remove the kit. Still rubbed.
However I did manually lift the front about a 1/4 inch by using the adjuster brackets and pushing up. 🤷

 

so after a month of having the kit on and 2 weeks of the "new" lower spacer kit it is still squishing the rubber seals at the front corners and starting to wear thru the paint on the shaker opening . i think ill need to swap the front nuts out like the other poster.

overall i love the look but not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze, ill report back once i give it a couple weeks with the smaller front shaker nuts as it is obviously the tall nuts that are hitting the hood corner on the passanger side when the motor flexes.

pete

 

Yes, please keep us updated. Do you know what size nut it takes?

I was going to put my kit on today while doing an oil change, but having second thoughts now. I think my kit came w/ the smaller magnets but not sure.