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2008-2009 Racecraft Mustang For discussion of the 2008-09 Racecraft 420S Mustang. Owners of the 2007-08 "Sleeper GT" can also find help here. |
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GT500 throttle body install - Hood clearance issues?
Has anyone installed a GT500 throttle body on their 420S? Did you have any hood clearance issues?
I have installed a GT500 throttle body on the 420s, in search of a few more horsepower. I'm sticking with the stock CAI for now, so I needed a silicone reducer to get connected to the throttle body. The GT500 TB sits a little higher than the stock TB, especially on the driver's side. Anyway, I started it and seems to run fine, but until I close the hood, I can't do a SOTP dyno check. I put a dab of vaseline (about 1/2" high) on the higest point of the TB, and dropped the hood down carefully. I think I got it down almost all the way, and when I opened the hood, there was a spot of vaseline on the hood liner. Obvisously I need to proceed cautiously to ensure I can close the hood without denting it. is there any clearance as is? do I need to trim the liner? or it just wont work%!@#$* If you have a similar experience, please let me know the outcome. thanks |
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Id just put a 1/4 inch. of vasoline to see if it still hits, call JDM Engineering talk to Jim Jr.
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If it doesn't clear, you can always change out the motor mounts to some of the units sold for the use of CAI with stock hoods. I know several places advertise them. something to think about as a plan "B".
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