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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 16:24:55
| Managed to convert from the K&N filter back to the standard air filter to get the noise level down( it works!!!!).Made two identical plates ,cut out the bottom of the air box and sandwiched it with the plates then bolted it to the carb.
Chris
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Derek V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2187 Posts | Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 20:48:32
| If you hadn't made it into a colander it would have been even quieter! The spout can supply more air than the motor will ever need. Already set for winter I see. | |
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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 09:43:53
| quote: Originally posted by Derek If you hadn't made it into a colander it would have been even quieter! The spout can supply more air than the motor will ever need. Already set for winter I see.
I know Derek, that was an attempt at making it go better but Im getting old now and want some peace and quiet!!
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beta V4 Fanatic
Ireland 278 Posts | Posted - 08 Jan 2013 : 12:50:49
| This is a great idea !!
If anyone else tries it be sure to watch out for a clash between the bonnet cross member bar and the airbox, I didn't so now have to start with another airbox base and I need to position it further back towards the bulkhead so it doesmt clash. Measure twice and cut once... I wish I had !
Wanted Saab V4 airfilter Box base only ! | |
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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 08 Jan 2013 : 18:28:25
| If you are going to do this here are a few more photos of the work so you can see what has been done.
If you need any more advice, chrisjw54@btinternet.com
Chris | |
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blue95V4 V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 415 Posts | Posted - 08 Jan 2013 : 20:59:22
| Nice one, Chris. Some serious rivetting there!
David (in age order: me, 96 2T, 260-2 Saabo, 95 V4 and a c900S Aero Vert, plus a new-ish 9-3 Aero TTiD 180 SW) | |
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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 10 Jan 2013 : 18:24:30
| They are rivnuts Dave(in the first and second photos), its a captive nut put in with a tool what I made!!(want one??)
Chris | Edited by - transit80 on 10 Jan 2013 18:26:29 | |
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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 01 May 2013 : 22:23:26
| Heres a piccy of me new dash,it will sit on an original metal dash cut out so everything will fit(I hope!!)
[URL=http://s241.photobucket.com/user/transit80/media/027-9_zps757922c2.jpg.html][/URL]
The clock will go in the square hole and the choke in the hole below it.
Chris | |
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transit80 V4 Mad
United Kingdom 775 Posts | Posted - 10 May 2013 : 16:30:26
| Dash as it is today,
[URL=http://s241.photobucket.com/user/transit80/media/002-30_zps27098c37.jpg.html][/URL]
[URL=http://s241.photobucket.com/user/transit80/media/003-32_zps049a4736.jpg.html][/URL]
Chris | |
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Andyinthegarage V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 361 Posts | Posted - 13 May 2013 : 20:06:31
| I am sure it will look great.
Sadly I have never been much good with the wooden stuff - I can fabricate all the bits ok
but try as I might they always catch fire when I weld them together.
Am I using the wrong wire? | |
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john-saab Administrator
United Kingdom 2679 Posts | Posted - 14 May 2013 : 06:56:35
| Chrish showed me the dash and the door caps at Swedish day and they are things of beauty..looking forward to seeing them installed.
'72 95 (The Flying Banana),'72 96(Bridget),'73 96 (Vernon),'74 95 (Veronica) | |
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Derek V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2187 Posts | Posted - 14 May 2013 : 13:56:08
| For me, the grain is too pronounced/coarse. If considering wood I think I'd prefer something plain and simple as in the Dolomites and Stags. JMO and not stirring the pot. The door cappings look as if they might be plainer after finishing. | |
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UK_Sub V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2555 Posts | Posted - 14 May 2013 : 14:23:21
| Can't help thinking a carbon-wrapped version of these would look cool, but maybe I've spent too much time looking at the Neo's 96 build!?
Great work as always though Chris - keep it up! | |
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Andyinthegarage V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom 361 Posts | Posted - 14 May 2013 : 20:56:53
| quote: Originally posted by UK_Sub Can't help thinking a carbon-wrapped version of these would look cool,
Like this........?
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pchristy V4 Guru
United Kingdom 1790 Posts | Posted - 15 May 2013 : 09:04:26
| That is NICE!!!
-- Pete "Duct tape is like the Force: It has a light side and a dark side, and it binds the Universe together!" | |
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UK_Sub V4 Guru
United Kingdom 2555 Posts | Posted - 15 May 2013 : 10:55:20
| That looks great!
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