BlueStag Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Guys, So, I am still pondering swapping out my automatic trans for a 5 sp (Datusn drive in my Triumph Stag) One issue that I have had is that the air cleaner box cannot come off the back plate without having the brake pedal and the pedal box about an 1 1/2 to the left of stock, meaning that there is no room for a clutch pedal. Datsun fitted excellent air horns to the back plate, and I don't want to do without them. I could perhaps cut the air box and back plate such that they only just cover the filter, but I am not sure that would solve anything, and that would increase the temperature of the air the carbs are consuming. I'm seriously considering altering the way the backplate secures to the carbs: Drill out the threads in the carbs and have a bolt pass thru the front carb at the front, and the rear carb at the rear, threaded into nuts welded onto the backplate The original wing nuts that hold the air cleaner to the back plate would still do that, but the receiver nuts would be set aside and a pair of coupling nuts welded to the backplate. I wonder if I will get enough of a seal of the back plate to the carbs if I am only securing it with two bolts, front and back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 That is totally acceptable. Get those cylindrical K&N filters that bolt up to each carb and just cut out the air horn and bolt pattern portion. Just bolt that up along with the air filter. Or you can always buy the fancy looking airhorns that are made for the SU's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStag Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 That is totally acceptable. Get those cylindrical K&N filters that bolt up to each carb and just cut out the air horn and bolt pattern portion. Just bolt that up along with the air filter. Or you can always buy the fancy looking airhorns that are made for the SU's Hmmm. Blue, you speak with wisdom beyond your years. Hey, when are you going to come round and drive my Stag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 When I get out of France and back into the USA. Can't wait I will be on US soil in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStag Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 When I get out of France and back into the USA. Can't wait I will be on US soil in a week France? You bastard! Have you had any duck confit yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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