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Old 04-11-2006, 08:07 PM   #1
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Default Sidedraughts & brake booster

can anyone tell me how to overcome this dilema please?

That is twin Dellorto sidedraughts won't fit because of booster, what is done?

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Old 04-11-2006, 08:10 PM   #2
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What about utilising a remote booster like the twin cam mk1 escorts?
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Old 04-11-2006, 08:13 PM   #3
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Where from and how much?

Where do they mount?
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Old 04-11-2006, 08:22 PM   #4
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i take it that u have a 1600 with the twin is it ur carbi's that are hittin or is it ur aircleaners and are u runnin twin or a single
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Old 04-11-2006, 08:34 PM   #5
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http://www.unite.com.au/~u2027a/

Mount them where you want.
Have a look at this setup:
http://www.my105.com/classified.asp?id=6437
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Old 04-11-2006, 08:49 PM   #6
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It is the carbies that will foul the booster. They are twin dellortos and it is a 1600 out 1800.
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Old 04-11-2006, 09:01 PM   #7
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you need one of the drum brake master cylinders with no booster then they will fit
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Old 04-11-2006, 09:19 PM   #8
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sorry, I am new at this. What do you mean by drum brake master cylinders?

Where do they come from?
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ok thanks cause i know u can get different manifolds that will clear the booster as my single 1 was steped up a bit so the carbi didnt hit at all how much higter does it have to go to clear do ya think
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you can lower the brake booster, just make new holes and lower it then they should fit and you will still have a good brake pedal
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bo lower, you mean adjust the main servo unit down?

Hmm.... sounds feesable

You would know of any pics anywhere would you?
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