John,
The "swan neck" manifold is not a good design. Reason for the big "S"
shaped manifold was to allow the Weber's to clear the brake master
cylinder on a Datsun 510. With the original Nissan Comp manifold,
you had to change out the dual circuit master cylinder for a twin
single setup. Common for racing, but limited sales of aftermarket
manifolds to "weekend warriors" (Term used for the folks who auto-x
on weekends, yet went to work, hauled kids, groceries during the
week).
Solution might be to just find the "straight" intake manifold.
Since the roadsters used a recessed brake master cylinder, the
air cleaner should clear.
Wisconsin? You need to catch up with Bill Wessel. He is up
there someplace (don't have his address, haven't seen him on
the list in ages).
Tom Walter
Austin, TX.
John Weinsheim wrote:
> I'm a newbie, so please pardon any ignorance - I hope this qualifies as true
> Roadster content...
>
> I currently have an L20B in my '69 SRL. It was in the car when I bought it.
> I'm interested in replacing the current downdraft Hitachi with sidedraft Weber
> DCOE 40's and replacing the stock manifold with a Cannon Gooseneck manifold.
>>From what I've read, this combo looks like it would be a good fit. The air
> filter I've had to fab to close the hood just doesn't cut it anymore...
>
> Am looking for any help or guidance available.
>
> Also, looking for a good contact for a ROC in Wisconsin area. Bought the '69
> in San Diego last summer before we moved to the Midwest...
>
> Thanks all.
>
> John Weinsheim
> '69 SRL, Oshkosh
>
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