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Post by minty on Jun 16, 2017 15:18:59 GMT
Deffo Louvre
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Post by joeytalent on Jun 16, 2017 15:35:53 GMT
This would be the set I'd probably get:   |
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Post by Meerkat on Jun 16, 2017 16:01:20 GMT
Yes to that!
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Post by minty on Jun 16, 2017 17:26:56 GMT
Oof! I think this site is becoming the Datsun and Mini appreciation forum  |
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Post by joeytalent on Jun 16, 2017 18:34:12 GMT
Oof! I think this site is becoming the Datsun and Mini appreciation forum I still have an MX5 - it's just that it lives in a different country, so a thread on that wouldn't be as interesting. |
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Post by minty on Jun 16, 2017 19:53:54 GMT
I'm not complaining |
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Post by Horney on Jun 18, 2017 17:40:26 GMT
And while I have two minis, I do also have 3.33 Mx5's!
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Post by atlex on Jun 18, 2017 20:30:22 GMT
Oof! I think this site is becoming the Datsun and Mini appreciation forum If it's a fun or interesting car, it is highly appreciated  |
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Post by joeytalent on Jun 19, 2017 0:27:03 GMT
This is the only site I post this on now, I really appreciate everyone's enthusiasm and feedback! EGR Plate and ManifoldI'd been interested in cleaning up the engine bay for a little while to get rid of some of the multitude of vacuum lines and eliminate some potential sources of air leaks. No before picture, as I was too busy also draining the oil for the second time in a week to try and eliminate some of the valve train noise. Now replaced with a new K&N filter and 5 quarts of Royal Purple 10w30. Engine seems a lot happier now! Anyway, EGR plate fitted - I couldn't shift the bolts for the pipe underneath, but the studs came out easily enough for the EGR valve.  Whilst I was there, I was looking for some of the causes of rattling. Spotted this on the exhaust manifold:  I don't know if this is intentional or not - there's about 10mm gap in the manifold flange and the nut was missing from the stud. It sounds like it's blowing pretty heavily as well, so...      That's a 6-1 manifold with a 2.5" collector, ceramic coated. The welds aren't the prettiest, but it seems fairly good quality. Because I have a 1978 with the round manifold ports, there really is very little choice available. I'm happy with it, so I'm going to arrange the car going into the shop to get a new 2.5" stainless exhaust fabricated  |
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Post by Bilbo on Jun 19, 2017 0:36:21 GMT
Oooh that's quite the manifold! Looks amazing.
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Post by joeytalent on Jun 19, 2017 0:40:48 GMT
Oooh that's quite the manifold! Looks amazing. I hope it's going to sound rad once it's hooked up to a 2.5" exhaust. If it works out sound level wise, I think I'm going to be able to get a really really clean looking solution. |
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Post by joeytalent on Jun 20, 2017 20:11:26 GMT
Woo! Manifold replaced, sampled some exhausts and I'm going for two mufflers. Shop thinks the car has some aftermarket cams judging from the sound of the idle.  |
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Post by Meerkat on Jun 21, 2017 10:16:48 GMT
Ooh, aftermarket cams - interesting!
That manifold looks great. Plus the underside looks pretty clean too for a four-decade old Datsun!
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Post by minty on Jun 21, 2017 11:01:02 GMT
Looks like a big metal hand tickling its belly!
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Post by Bilbo on Jun 21, 2017 11:36:48 GMT
Looks like a big metal hand tickling its belly! I will never look at manifolds the same again. Once seen, can't be unseen. |
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le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT
le sigh
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