Extractors have always been a popular thing, but i'm getting old & loud noises annoy me, so i'm leaning back towards suitable cast iron manifolds. The key word here is SUITABLE.

In the case of out beloved A series engines, "suitable" is spelled GX. These things breathe surprisingly well & i have a new one laying around that will replace the custom built tri - Y types on my GX engine. I will spend a few dollars on it to get it balck porcelain coated. This gets rid of the daggy rust problem & it looks a class act all the way.

Thats the beauty of these little Datsun models. With carefull selection of parts & components, one can have a real nice little ride with style, class, & pep using ALL factory parts. Hell, even my 1434cc upgrade in my 1200 block will be ALL factory parts with NO cpecial machining.

Chris

cheers this thread has been really helpfull...
i have now got a set of extractors for my a12 and sourcing a 32 /36 webber and a tune with a 2'' exhaust will the enough power for my 120y 2 go of road and have some fun.. thanks...
ps i have a 1200 ute ca powered so if i want to go fast i can take my ute out for a spin..

its just always good 2 have another car so dont get hasled by cops..

A single downdraught Webber may well be a good thing, but if you are going to use an original manifold, just be aware that the port size was optimised for the airflow that the original carb allowed & for the air demands of a stock engine in normal use.

If this is to be a pep'ed up grocery getter, you will likely be very happy with it as the manifold is exhaust heated, but it will not be a 10 second car.
Before you declare the conversion a complete success, or a dud, it will be a good idea to get it tuned with the aid of an exhaust sniffer, perhaps even on a dyno, to ensure that it is not running rich or lean at various rev & load conditions. If you can tune the carb properly, it will be a good deal.
Chris

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No, you can buy adapter plates that fit between the carb and manifold, with the correct bolt spacing.
I just bought one for my ute from a local parts supplier for $35 ..

While we are talking about carbs etc...

I have a stock a14 in my ute, now if i was to change the carb to a webber equiv' say, downdraught - would i have to get a new intake manifold?

I'm guessing i would have to and if this is the case, where does one start to get an intake manifold for such a conversion.

Any ideas would be great!

Cheers

Yep i'm definately keen to learn about installing a Sub LSD too?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated eg. model and how to's..

Cheers

hey fm1200 when was the last time you upgraided the subaru lsd thread? i would love a step by step and cost so i can do it.
Cheers
Quinn

Awwww, shucks, FM1200, now you gone & made me blush.

Thanks for the support. It doesn't take much to realise that i tend to lean to the conservative side,.... a lot, but my motors start first time, hot or cold, run smooth, pull strong, & return good mileage [well, good enough]. They go fast enough to scare the crap out of me, & live long enough to just plumb wear out.

Thats what i shoot for, & full blown screamers don't make the grade for me. I can't afford all the broken parts anyway.

Thanks again
Chris

Thankyou for your kind words dodgeman.
And no YOU the man !
I see you are a person with great knowledge and I hope the information was appreciated and absorbed by all.

Your OK in my books
Keep up the good work



Oh and I know this is off topic and I apologise to all, I posted a pic of my ute in the photo album. More coming soon, still rootin` around with photo sizing !

( Oh! Subaru lsd going in on FRIDAY !!!! )Hopefully?

yep definately a good mod!!!