JelmerPatrol Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm converting a LD28 intake to fit injectors and a trottle body. But the manifold doesn't line up on the N42 head. What is the best way to go? Cut the ends of an L28 manifold or make the LD intake fir the head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolonelklink87 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm converting a LD28 intake to fit injectors and a trottle body. But the manifold doesn't line up on the N42 head. What is the best way to go? Cut the ends of an L28 manifold or make the LD intake fir the head? mmm heavy fabbing question... i'd befriend a machinist and discuss fabbing an adaptor plate out of aluminium... I've thrown around a few simular ideas myself, even considered some kind of thermostable plastic which might be easier to work and cheaper than aluminium... Perhaps taKe a picture of the head-ends of both manifolds side by side and see what the responses are here? Btw i also have a SWB patrol, recently purchased with a rebuilt l28, they're a barrel of fun. -pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JelmerPatrol Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yes they are! But with airlockers and 37" muddies the L28 has not quite enough power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JelmerPatrol Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Here is a picture of 3 manifolds. The LD manifold is different on the bottom of the runners where is bolts up to the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolonelklink87 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Wow that looks amazingly close... just the bolt locations are different? If so take your N42 and LD manifold down to a local machine shop... make some calls to find someone who will take on this kind of custom work at a reasonable rate. Ask them to fab an adaptor plate out of aluminium or alternative material... it shouldnt be a huge job, a back-yard operator should be able to manage it easily so just call around to make sure you get a fair price. However, before you get too involved make sure the exaust manifold still fits okay with the LD on the head. Other than that. bobs your uncle... geee i'd love to get my hands on one of those LD manifolds... none around down here that i've seen Best of luck, Peter (p.s.) of course there's heaps of ways to approach this... my personal preference is to avoid expense and welding by the adaptor tactic. maybe even do some cutting, run studs into the head and use a tensioned stud approach on both the intake and exaust studs... kinda dodgey but very cheap *edit* I assume you've seen this: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=120299&highlight=ld28+intake however i beleive the manifold in that thread is slightly different to yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozconnection Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Other than that. bobs your uncle... geee i'd love to get my hands on one of those LD manifolds... none around down here that i've seen Jeez, I just thought, "I don't have one of those manifolds yet, should get one to add to my collection" hey Pete:icon45: Don't worry mate, if I find one on I.M., it's yours!! As for the LD manifold, that'll look cool under the bonnet of an MQ, go for it boys!! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JelmerPatrol Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 It would, but I think I put the stock EFI manifold on my L31E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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