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02-03-2014, 10:19 PM
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Tickford XR8
 
Join Date: May 2008
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Hi guys,
I an going to start a revamp of my engine bay, engine coming out and everything's getting painted or polished, I am going to detail every piece starting with the manifold. My question is what's this little sticky out bit for?? And can it be cut off?? Thanks Pete   |
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04-03-2014, 01:52 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
Posts: 21,703
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oops. wrong thread
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04-03-2014, 08:06 PM
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, in the burbs
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What JC said...no wait...I think you need to get an AU JC so you are back in the RIGHT thread.
Re the lump I would also like to now. UK
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04-03-2014, 08:56 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
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It is drilled out on the US explorer manifolds, so i think its safe to assume you can cut it off.
For reference… http://www.ebay.com/itm/GT40-93-Cobr...fe3b28&vxp=mtr Last edited by esky_mad; 04-03-2014 at 09:03 PM. |
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04-03-2014, 09:11 PM
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CNC fixer guy
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne Vic
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Its a throttle cable support for explorers.
We dont need it for oz fords and its solid so chop it.
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04-03-2014, 09:42 PM
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Tickford XR8
Join Date: May 2008
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I am thinking how much can I take off the manifold eg those lines on the top and side of the manifold. How thick is the sides??, has anyone ground them off?? |
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04-03-2014, 09:58 PM
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AU2 XR8
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Should be some on my xr8 build thread. If you can't find them i will post some up when I am on my pc.
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04-03-2014, 10:05 PM
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Tickford XR8
Join Date: May 2008
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What's this for??? On AU v8 manifold
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