GB-590 manifolds

jason · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:33 am Post subject: GB-590 manifolds

Anyone have a picture of the newer GB590 manifolds installed with a fresh air doghouse. The ones with the thicker tops. I was thinking to machine the thick tops down for some decklid clearance. I was wondering how close the fuel inlet on the carb is to the shroud normally. I guess I could turn around the carbs.

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jason · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:11 am Post subject:

Didn't think they were that expensive.

jason · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:01 pm Post subject:

I just picked up a set today, damn they are heavy. Seems almost as heavy as the head. Need to port them just to lighten them up. 😎

64delux · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject:

DONT machine the tops !!!! you will loose your designer labell Very Happy

Perhaps you could cut and shut an inch from the middle!
Just kidding serious looking bit of kit that.
Mitchell

jason · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:10 pm Post subject:

The pictured ones aren't mine. I had them not put their name on. Look like CSP ones with thicker tops. I'll post a pic when I can. A before and after.

jason · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 12:57 pm Post subject:

These are mine

jkmar73 · Samba Member Joined: August 08, 2004 Posts: 27

Here is a shot of mine on my ghia. It's a thing shroud, but may give you an idea. I had to dimple the side of the shroud a little bit. Will try to get a better picture tomorrow for you.

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jason · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject:

They sit a lot lower than I thought they would. I'll probably turn them around for some more space. Looks promising.

jkmar73 · Samba Member Joined: August 08, 2004 Posts: 27

Here is the picture of the Earls fitting on my 48 IDA. See how the shroud is dimpled for clearance.

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