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Shaker / Scoop for 1977, 1978, 1979 Pontiac 400
Original Shaker scoop for a 77-79 Pontiac 400 engine. Shaker is in good condition with no cracks. Original drain nipple is in good condition. It does have a couple layers of paint on it and there is the typical glue in areas where the foam seal goes. More pics upon request. Asking $225 + shipping OBO
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1978 Y84 4sp 1979 T/A 400 4sp Blue/Oyster (special order) 2000 T/A WS6 6sp Black/Black |
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FYI: 77 shakers are different than 78-79, they have a much lower profile height.
that looks to be a 78-79. |
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78W72 - You are correct. In 1977 when the Shaker style changed from the 70-76 style, it had a much lower profile and had a ridge going up the center line o f the shaker.
However, over the past 25 years I have talked to several owners of low mile original 77 TA's with late build dates (May - June) that had the Higher profile shaker and they told me the shaker was original. In my search for a S/E I went to look at 2 unrestored 77's that also had the taller shaker. Could they have been changed? Sure. And if it were one case, I would have just thought that it was replaced. Seeing 7-8 77's with the taller shaker makes me think that it is possible there was a changeover prior to 78, but I have found no documentation for it and only the word of the owners. If anyone has more information about the use of the shakers and the changeover point I would really like to know. But the low profile shaker with the ridge was definitely only used in 77. As far as fitment goes, this shaker will fit 77-79 W72's, though not correct for most 77's as you point out.
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1978 Y84 4sp 1979 T/A 400 4sp Blue/Oyster (special order) 2000 T/A WS6 6sp Black/Black |
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yeah i figured you knew that, just wanted to mention it for anyone with a 77 that didnt know & needed the lower profile.
good luck with the sale, looks like a nice one. |
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Sold !
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1978 Y84 4sp 1979 T/A 400 4sp Blue/Oyster (special order) 2000 T/A WS6 6sp Black/Black |
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Hey Shift - pretty sure you are right about the taller shaker being used on late build 77 TAs. I always thought all 77 TAs had the low profile shaker. But, I think pontiac switched to the taller shaker starting late in 77 model year (possibly around May 1 1977?). I cant recall where I read it - dont think it was Rockys TA book - but did read somewhere.
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1978 Y84 4sp 1979 T/A 400 4sp Blue/Oyster (special order) 2000 T/A WS6 6sp Black/Black |
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I had a '77 (that I bought in '78 from original owner) with the low profile scoop. It's serial was 197624....so a switch to taller had to be after that.
FWIW, Eric
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I think there’s a 77 bulletin on up this, look in a 77 binder.
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From an old post:
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