About time too - GVK head + cams job!

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  1. matt d Forum Member

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    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 [:x] I had to drop the front subframe to make room. It's worth the trouble though.
     
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    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    So have you got a Supersprint manifold and Jetex system Matt or?
     
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    I did well then... i paid less than 220 for my Jetex full stainless! [:D]
     
  4. matt d Forum Member

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    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 [:s] :)
     
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    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 :)
     
  6. H8SV8S Forum Member

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    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 [8(] ), that'd be 183BHP (of course disputed by the yanks)!!
     
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    velly_16v_cab Forum Junkie

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    hmm...a new system 4 me i thing, mine is only 1 3/4" dia! [:s]
     
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    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. [:x]
     
  9. matt d Forum Member

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    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?
     
  10. alexc Forum Member

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    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. ;) :lol:
     
  11. matt d Forum Member

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    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.
     
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    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Matt, if it isn't 200bhp, FFS set fire to the damn thing :lol:
     
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    velly_16v_cab Forum Junkie

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    :lol: straight talking gary :lol:
     
  14. Tubthumped Forum Junkie

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    He just needs the 'thing' on/in/around/touching/talking/willing it to get the 200bhp mark.

    So Matt, just get a 'thing' :lol:
     
  15. barny Forum Member

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    can i have a thing too ..?

    198.8bhp is taking the urine !!!
     
  16. Tubthumped Forum Junkie

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    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
     
  17. matt d Forum Member

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    How does 197.3bhp sound :lol: 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. [:$]
     
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    lol

    Nice one Matt - how does it compare on road to before?

    What was the final torque figure?
     
  19. GVK

    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Nice one Matt :) Hope you're pleased with it.
     
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    See, ITBs is well good, ay :lol:
     

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