Classic Mustangs List Archive

This read-only message was archived from a public mail list.
Mail From: Chris Tann (email redacted)

Hi all,

I had a question on the differences between 1969 Mach 1 428CJ Q-code
(non-RAM) and R-code models. I recently bought a Q-code, and some
bright spark had decided that he could keep the engine cooler by
sawing a hole in the hood underneath the scoop.

Anyway, it looks rather ugly, so I'm looking at ways to fix it. One
way I thought would be to add a shaker to my engine, and open up the
existing hole in the hood to the right size/shape.

So, a couple of questions

- Are the shaker and hood the only differences between the Q and R codes?
If
so, why did Ford bother with seperate designations? Why didn't they just
call it a RAM-air option like on the 351?

- Can I just cut a hole in the hood for the shaker, or are there other
differences between the Q and R code hoods?

- Any other suggestions on how I can hide/repair the hole (aside from just
replacing the hood)?


Thanks,
Chris.




------------------------------------------------------------------------
All the list info you'll ever want: antler.moose.to/~server/cm

This read-only message was archived from a public mail list.
Mail From: speegle (email redacted)

Chris Tann wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I had a question on the differences between 1969 Mach 1 428CJ Q-code
> (non-RAM) and R-code models. I recently bought a Q-code, and some
> bright spark had decided that he could keep the engine cooler by
> sawing a hole in the hood underneath the scoop.

The shaler was the only difference

> So, a couple of questions
>
> - Are the shaker and hood the only differences between the Q and R codes?
> If so, why did Ford bother with seperate designations? Why didn't they just
> call it a RAM-air option like on the 351?
>
> - Can I just cut a hole in the hood for the shaker, or are there other
> differences between the Q and R code hoods?

No other difference hopefeully the hole is in the right place and not
too large

> - Any other suggestions on how I can hide/repair the hole (aside from just
> replacing the hood)?
>

Try a non-shaker hood scoop or a Boss 429 one

Jeff Speegle
MCA ANHJ

------------------------------------------------------------------------
All the list info you'll ever want: antler.moose.to/~server/cm