Any 2nd Gen T/A owners ... need some help with the Shaker set-up

[2EVUL4U]

A friend of mine just picked up a 1977 T/A with the 400 Pontiac engine. He has the shaker scoop, but the intake / carb / air-cleaner are all 2bbl. Obviously, he wants to switch to a 4bbl set-up. Just need some suggestions for parts, that are known to work, to keep the shaker functional & allow the hood to close correctly. I've owned 3 different 2nd gen Camaros, but never had the pleasure to own a 2nd gen T/A. I'm kind of limited on what knowledge I can offer him, but figured somebody on here might be able to help.

[97firehawk]

I no for sure that they came with 4 bbl shakers also if he can fined one not sure if you can mod one to fit Cus its been a wile Sence I've seen one .

[steddy]

Shouldn't you be able to change out the intake and carb and have the baseplate still fit the 4 bbl carb opening? I believe that 2 bbls had the same size opening as the 4 bbls, just in a 2 bbl setup (5 1/4" or something like that).

[2EVUL4U]

He just picked up an air-cleaner assembly & a Quadrajet to re-build, plus he's going to get an original 400 intake manifold. I was thinking he was trying to find aftermarket stuff that was known to fit/ work with the shaker. Been trying to get him to join this site, since he has a '97 Formula & now a '77 T/A. Think he may, soon

[ls71]

all shaker base are the same as noted i had many of the 2ng gens and i had issues when i use a aftermarket high rise intakes that the shaker doesnt fit too good it bends the base down on the carb and or bends the hood and it can be a pain so i would use a early modle intake from a gto or a firebird it will be better than any after 77