Ashley XE Competition Exhaust Systems/Manifolds

[scott.parker]

So has anyone got first hand experience of what these are like? What bore is the system and manifolds for there 2ltr conversion stuff? and anyone know what sort of sound they compare to?

All help appreciated.

Scott

[novarally]

I have just this afternoon removed a complete Ashley manifold and system from a C20XE Nova that I'm stripping.

It's nice quality, and sounded really good.

The bore of the manifold is very large compared to standard, drop me an e-mail if you want some photos;

colinesmith@aol.com

[Iain]

I have one waiting to go on to mine. Ashley 4-2-1 and full system to suit 2.0 16v in a Nova. Think it's 2.25" all the way through (std is 2").

Edit, found some pics in my WIP: http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1300038&postcount=550

[scott.parker]

Iain does it have the "kink" to go round the selector?

Edit, cheers for pics, still cant see if there is the kink in them though.

Scott

[scott.parker]

I have just this afternoon removed a complete Ashley manifold and system from a C20XE Nova that I'm stripping.

It's nice quality, and sounded really good.

The bore of the manifold is very large compared to standard, drop me an e-mail if you want some photos;

colinesmith@aol.com

E-mailed Collin.

Scott

[Iain]

I'd imagine so, hard to tell on the floor but it looks kinked around there yeah.

[scott.parker]

Humm, OK, as i would be looking to get rid of the "kink" as i would think you are as well now, so i didn't want to ruin my JP stainless doing this, as it's worth more to some with a normal selector etc.

Scott

[alan b]

yes they have the kink. i have one on my nova. well had. good system nice noise off it quiet enough. im still using the back box(plain black with a 2 inch pipe)

[NovaLad]

I had one of these on my nova 1.2 carb scott...
4-2-1
I know it's on a 1.2 carb but still...
vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K4Jb0Uobbs

[Adam]

Its basically the same system ive got on mine Scott
But mines 2" pipework

[novabrad90]

i too have one waiting to go on (should be soon) the bores are a lot bigger then that of the standard manifold

[Mazz]

see my thread here about the Ashley ones,

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143243

And Olly's one, its over about 3 pages

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthr...=85108&page=46 (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85108&page=46)

[scott.parker]

Just bought the 4-2-1 manifold and 2.1/4 system mate.

so Ive put mine up for sale now.

Scott

[Franny]

Scott, I have got both manifold and system. Good luck fitting it lol Fit is SHOCKING!! :eek: I don`t know what jig they use, it must have moved over time :roll: . Absolute S*&T fit :mad: .

[scott.parker]

Scott, I have got both manifold and system. Good luck fitting it lol Fit is SHOCKING!! :eek: I don`t know what jig they use, it must have moved over time :roll: . Absolute S*&T fit :mad: .

I plan to alter it to fit the car, hence why didn't want to butcher the JP and SBD stuff, then it useless to anyone els. :thumb:

[Iain]

If you're removing the shifter kink it might be worth thinking of a third silencer for track friendliness?

[turnipheed]

hi sorry to kinda hijack your thread but im in the same boat have you found out if 2inch is better or worse than 2 1/4inch ? :thumb:

[Adam]

If you're removing the shifter kink it might be worth thinking of a third silencer for track friendliness?
That guy speaks sense!! /\

Ashley are never the quietest of systems!!

Id cut the kink out, and weld a small silencer in......

[novabrad90]

was just fitting my manifold on the weekend and found it was to big. i had to grind down one of the sides a bit because it was hitting the thermostat houseing :tard:

[Mazz]

Like Olly's ? His was hitting the stat housing

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showpost.php?p=795279&postcount=462

[scott.parker]

Iain i might do that yet dude.

Turniphead! 2" is smaller so 2 1/4 is better for more flow.

Novabrad, im not fused if i have to modify it mate.

Scott

[turnipheed]

Iain i might do that yet dude.

Turniphead! 2" is smaller so 2 1/4 is better for more flow.

Novabrad, im not fused if i have to modify it mate.

Scott

i heard that the 2 " gave better low end torque but 2 1/4 " gave better top end power?? dont know the truth in it tho:confused:

[grooge]

was just fitting my manifold on the weekend and found it was to big. i had to grind down one of the sides a bit because it was hitting the thermostat houseing :tard:

I had to file my ashley manifold down aswell although its for a 1300. wasnt very impressed with the fit but it made a notable difference I thought and sounded good. pity it just snapped in half driving home!
they also sent me the wrong exhaust system and when I returned it they didnt refund me for 2 months and after constant hassling they finally refunded me minus a restocking charge. cunts.

[novabrad90]

have you fitted it yet scott? want to know what they are like

[scott.parker]

I dont have it yet, it should be here tomorrow or on the weekend i hope, once i receive it I'll be fitting it as i want to get my other off and sold..

Scott