Paul,
Manifold arrived today, and I have begun polishing out the ports to match a
template. Looks good -- weighs 4# 11oz as received.  Have you weighed one
after cutting off the lower flange to clear the exhaust manifold?

Bill Schertz
KIS Cruiser #4045

I think I got maybe 1/3 pound by cutting off the bottom. You will get
a bit more if you V out the area between the center ports.
Drill a large hole (1/2-3/4") above the center mounting bolt hole and 
then saw straight in on each side with a hack saw if you don't 
have a band saw. On the post 93 that center mounting bolt hole is
moved up about a 1/2 inch.

Also you can saw off 3/8 of an inch all the way across the top.
that material is also needed for the post 93 guys.
 
I am sorry to say all the pre 93 guys are paying a slight weight penalty
for the post 93 guys. 

Only way we could keep the price down is make one casting fit both
pre and post 93 engines.

Paul Lamar
 
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