extractors now fitted :)

Bevan · Postby **Bevan** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:08 pm

Glad you're happy with it! And for $150, you can't complain about a noticable improvement.

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:20 pm

pix wrote:then onto improving the air intake system

Go the Mania intake through the firewall! Makes a sizeable difference!

Curly · Postby **Curly** » Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:55 pm

W00t! Won a set of these just now.

I uh, won't tell you how much for.

Anyway - what do I need to fit these? New gasket, or does it just mate up to the old one?

Suppose I should check my O2 sensor before I start as well...

I'm supposed to be servicing for my brother in the rally on the weekend, so figured I'd chuck the Mazda up on the jacks while he's out on stage and get the job done.

JSE · Postby **JSE** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:55 pm

I assume these are the extractors for the \"Buy It Now\" price of $160 or something like that off Ebay?

I might get myself some and save some more money for intake mods rather then getting some X-Force or Genies...Thats if you think that for this cheap price its worth it Pix?

trader · Postby **trader** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:06 pm

I couldnt resist one of those cheap ebay sets of extractors either - have just received mine back from HPC coating - they do a great job!

But I noticed Pix, that the stud holes are much larger dia than the studs. Did you sleeve them or use larger washers or didnt you think either was necessary?

thanks

Curly · Postby **Curly** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:23 pm

How much did it cost to get them HPC coated?

trader · Postby **trader** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:55 pm

Cost $180 plus postage which through Aust post was only $34 return from Canberra. I think you have a branch in Perth anyway Curly.

Curly · Postby **Curly** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 3:50 pm

Interesting... Cheers.

Curly · Postby **Curly** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 12:32 am

Well impatience got the better of me today, and I fitted these extractors. Reasonably impressed with the quality, and hell, for $110, you really can't complain.

Was going to get them ceramic coated, but figured I'd see how the underbonnet temps were before deciding. (Translation - impatient, and won't ever be bothered pulling them out to get them coated)

Easy job to fit - just waiting until tomorrow to extend the O2 sensor.

Amazingly, the car still idles without the O2 sensor or the airflow meter connected...

Curly · Postby **Curly** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:13 pm

Extended the O2 sensor this morning.

Took it for an italian tune up, and there's a noticeable improvement up top without losing any bottom end torque. Pretty happy.

Once it gets above 6 grand, it just wants to keep revving. Hit the limiter a few times, which is something I don't normally do.

When I popped the bonnet to check things out, they've even turned a nice shade of blue and gold.

http://curly.ii.net/gallery/Extractors

Lovely!