Extractors

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Re: Extractors

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thanks Rob. thats useful to know.
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Re: Extractors

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EKfanPaul wrote:Is there much difference in performance on a grey by putting extractors on?
I used to have an Ek back in '83 that had a slightly larger carb and grey motor headers and it went pretty good.

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hey Paul, as you found out back in the day, extractors on a grey would have the most noticeable effect in conjunction with other modifications, such as cam, twin carbs, red motor valves and higher compression. :)
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Re: Extractors

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many thanks

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fb cruisin wrote:I run these on my FB, Rod who makes them has been making headers for years under a different name, which I don't remember.
He had a buisiness fallout and went out on his own and kept all his patterns.

http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... f=4&t=8023

How do they go with inlet manifold clearance?
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Re: Extractors

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Craig wrote: How do they go with inlet manifold clearance?

I had to give them a slight bash with a hammer to get my "landspeed" twin carb manifold on, but I now have a triple manifold that sits further out, Trev 8) .
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Re: Extractors

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I've got about 4mm on my Warneford twin carb manifold.



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