Sort that manifold out Alex as it's probably no better than the standard itemas it is. I recommend a Supersprint race system. We cut off the 2" flexible compensator joint from the manifold and welded on a 2 1/2" jetex one and then used a short length of pipe to connect it all up. My car is totally different now and the torque feels amazing. I will have the figures on thursday. Trouble is to weld the manifold you will have to get it off the car. Mine came out ok but when i went to put it back again i couldn't get it in because of the larger connection on it I had to drop the front subframe to make room. It's worth the trouble though.
Gary, It's a supersprint 2 1/2"system and Magnex manifold. The jetex bits are just to adapt the bit's together if you know what i mean
Right if a 16v golf is putting 140bhp to the wheels what is this at the flywheel ???? as this is what i got from mine last week but want more
That's a really good figure!!! What's the spec? Judging by what we've figured out as my drivetrain loss (with majorly dragging brakes ), that'd be 183BHP (of course disputed by the yanks)!!
Cheers for the info Matt, how far back from the flexible joint did you cut? I want to get rid of that flexible joint anyway as they're nothing but hassle, every 6 months I have to remove the inner o-ring seal and replace it cos it just wears away and starts blowing.
No we replaced the flexible joint with a larger one so i still have one. I never had any trouble with mine. What's your engine mounts like?
They're fine, I think it's a common Magnex fault, had the same on my previous manifold & system, plus I've heard of others having a similar problem. Interesting about the flow restriction, I'll have to take a look at that, looks like there might be a few more horses in there struggling to get out.
I guarantee it. Just undo the manifold coulpling and stick your fingers in it and you will see. I will post up before and after power figures thursday night.
He just needs the 'thing' on/in/around/touching/talking/willing it to get the 200bhp mark. So Matt, just get a 'thing'
Yes, you can have a thing... Here it is <&n bsp;&n bsp;> Simply remove it from it's pointy packaging and install it as per these instructions: lick here - follow instructions
How does 197.3bhp sound Do i need a thing aswell? The major difference is the torque. It's now doing well over 130 1bft at 3000 revs but was only about 117 1bft before. Also it's very strong between 5-6000 revs now but dipped badly before. Had fun with a mini cooper S and an integra type-r the other day and got pulled for speeding yesterday so i'm quite happy with it.