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Old 02-03-2014, 11:19 PM   #1
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Default What's this for??? On AU v8 manifold

Hi guys,
I an going to start a revamp of my engine bay, engine coming out and everything's getting painted or polished, I am going to detail every piece starting with the manifold.
My question is what's this little sticky out bit for??
And can it be cut off??
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Old 02-03-2014, 11:26 PM   #2
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Just an un-used lug. Maybe the yanks bolt something to it?
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Old 04-03-2014, 02:52 PM   #3
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:06 PM   #4
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What JC said...no wait...I think you need to get an AU JC so you are back in the RIGHT thread.
Re the lump I would also like to now.
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Old 04-03-2014, 09:56 PM   #5
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It is drilled out on the US explorer manifolds, so i think its safe to assume you can cut it off.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GT40-93-Cobr...fe3b28&vxp=mtr

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Pretty sure it is a pointless casting lug. I cut mine off when I polished my upper manifold it's completely solid behind it. So I say cut away haha
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Its a throttle cable support for explorers.
We dont need it for oz fords and its solid so chop it.
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Pretty sure it is a pointless casting lug. I cut mine off when I polished my upper manifold it's completely solid behind it. So I say cut away haha
Hay mate, Do you have a photo of your polished manifold??

I am thinking how much can I take off the manifold eg those lines on the top and side of the manifold. How thick is the sides??, has anyone ground them off??
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Should be some on my xr8 build thread. If you can't find them i will post some up when I am on my pc.
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Should be some on my xr8 build thread. If you can't find them i will post some up when I am on my pc.
Cool thanks I will have a look
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