Medicine_Man Posted October 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 They got the right air filters in for me at last, Got home this afternoon and put them straight on. Also changed the plugs as per the advice of the guy at Recarb. Well it is a lot better on take-off now and smoother to drive. We'll see how I go from here :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 WOW they sound awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancullen Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Houston, we have induction noise. Tell me when you've ever heard EFI sound better. :) Sounds great, but I'm sure a set of quad throttles would sound just as good. Bit pointless on a K-series though I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitephyre Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine_Man Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Got to look at them out in the light today a bit closer with Teddy and I can see quite a big exhaust leak. Going to take it back next week to get them to machine the intake manifold down a bit so it seals down properly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitephyre Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 god they're close to the strut tower :) still looking hot though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine_Man Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 god they're close to the strut tower :) still looking hot though An uprite kit would fix that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine_Man Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Few more videos on youtube.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaroosa Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Got to look at them out in the light today a bit closer with Teddy and I can see quite a big exhaust leak. Going to take it back next week to get them to machine the intake manifold down a bit so it seals down properly.. I put my DHLA 40's on today too. I noticed the same thing with the different thicknesses between the extractors and intake manifold. I just used some washers as packers for a temporary fix until I can get the manifold machined too. Then there was the fact that the manifold had to be cut and and shaped to allow it clear the extractors mounting plate. Did you notice how much clearance you have between the extractor pipes, and the accelerator pump rod and spring on the underside of the carbs. The rod on the carb closest to the firewall actually hits the pipes at half throttle, not allowing me to get full throttle. I will have to assess it tomorrow when its light. But bloody hell they sound fantastic!! I have some 43mm ram tubes and 100mm socks here that i was hoping to squeeze in........its not looking very likely at the moment. I may have to chase down some filters like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine_Man Posted October 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 After I get the intake manifold machined properly, I'll get a better in car video. The one I took was when it was cold in the morning and I was babying it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine_Man Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Took my KE70 on the AE86 Driving Club cruise on the weekend. The exhaust leak got worse, Now it sounds like a tractor. Taking it back tomorrow to get them to fix it. They either have to make the mounts on the extractors thicker or machine down the intake manifold. Also on the way back home from the cruise I had a bolt that holds the caliper backing in decide to leave home. Was making a very bad metal on metal sound and I pulled off the other side of the gateway. With Teddy and Xany to the rescue we managed to get it out to get me home. Pulled both rotors off this morning and loctited all the bolts on the caliper mounts and calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitephyre Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Ouch man, you're lucky it wasn't worse :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 sick wikid :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kangaroosa Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) They either have to make the mounts on the extractors thicker or machine down the intake manifold. I talked to my Head Reco bloke this afternoon, and its a common practice for them to machine down the intake manifold. I'll be having mine done next week. Edited October 18, 2006 by kangaroosa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medicine_Man Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I just hope they can have it done tomorrow, Need my car so I can start looking for an apprenticeship.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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