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"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 09/27/2016 at 17:48 • Filed to: Datsun

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Some more sheet metal work, making velocity stacks.

The original air cleaners don’t allow the car to rev to 6k, and of course, that will not do. The part I made is the manifold that bolts (and currently zip ties) directly onto the carburetor, with a small hoop that allows different lengths of stack to be attached with hose clamps.

First attempts with Coke cans went alright, but lacked filter material.

So... dress socks? Nope.

Short stacks seem to work really nice, with some screen door material it works well enough for the car to rev and still keep out dirt and rocks. It’s really rev happy now! Once I get the bell mouths made somehow I think it will work even better. Jalop enough for you?

Brian, The Life of > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 17:51

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That lede image MUST be shared to the Velocity Stack Appreciation Society page on Facebook right meow. <3

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 17:54

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I approve

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Brian, The Life of 09/27/2016 at 17:57

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I was not aware of such a page! Share it for yourself if you like!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe 09/27/2016 at 17:57

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It’s honestly works great and sounds even better.

CalzoneGolem > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:00

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I love your can do attitude.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:08

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I like the coke cans, maybe some beer cans would look a bit more red neck. Here is my dad’s Datsun with K&N air filters sandwiched between two aluminum plates cut out with a jig saw.

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:13

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might be time to steal some kids’ trumpets, and hacksaw them to length........ or trombone........

might be able to build one for it........make a form for it, out of wood, and a cone to drive into it..... something like a line flaring tool........

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > CalzoneGolem 09/27/2016 at 18:15

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I see what you did there

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/27/2016 at 18:17

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That is excellent! Wish I had webers. That’s actually a pretty great design, maybe I’ll try that next. The screen door material is good for big stuff but I don’t want micro particles getting in there either.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 09/27/2016 at 18:21

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Yeah the tough part is just finding the right size! I’ll think of something

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:23

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This is a race car so it’s function over everything else.

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:25

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any copper tubing sizes close to the right size?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/27/2016 at 18:26

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Damn right.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 09/27/2016 at 18:28

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Well it’s supposed to be a 1 1/2" carb opening, but the outer diameter of the housing I made is slightly bigger so it’s tough.

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:34

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a tubing expander would “fix” that........ making the bell end would be the fun........

Sam > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 18:40

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I think you meant to say, I can see what you did there.

Sorry, I couldn’t keep this bottled up.

I have a gallon of puns for you.

Litre.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Die-Trying 09/27/2016 at 19:33

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I am a bell end so it should be right up my alley!

Die-Trying > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 19:44

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i didnt know it was this simple................. “simple”............

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/27/2016 at 19:46

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Got an old white cotton t shirt? Should be a thinner thread and looser weave than the socks, hopefully breathe a little better.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Sam 09/27/2016 at 19:52

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I oughta pop you.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 09/27/2016 at 19:53

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I can try it!

Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 09/28/2016 at 16:59

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Hahahaha! I did this too. I used some of my wife’s pantyhose. Interesting fun fact - those things really stretch.

Worked great for about 10 minutes until... under about half throttle I sucked one into the rear carb butterfly valve and it got stuck partially open.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger 09/28/2016 at 17:30

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But it worked? It flowed nice? I’m probably gonna do the same, but I’ll cut it off and put it under the hose clamp so that doesn’t happen.