Couldn't have worded it better myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Really want you to get the carbs on & running though. :thumb:
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Couldn't have worded it better myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Really want you to get the carbs on & running though. :thumb:
I know for a fact the mantzeld engine would be more reliable, efficient and drive nicer.
But the carbs would be much cooler and unique(ive never seen a set on a baby xe)
And i would need sell something to buy the powerbox....
How does 5 strands of hair sound for a ?1?Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam
lol lol
Do it, you know it makes sence!Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam
Edited
Quick update, as quite a few people know, all the carb stuff is sold/for sale.
Just couldn't be ****d with the hassel of manual chokes, cold starts etc etc, especially when the novas my only car and needed daily in all weathers.
So,
Received the mantzel rep through the post the other day.
Also dug out some old silicone pipes, to make up some form of air filter intake pipe with:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...N0134sized.jpg
Inlet boxed quickly got a re-paint in the worlds most favourite colour lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...N0136sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...N0137sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...N0138sized.jpg
And the TB got a clean up.
It will be getting fitted next weekend :)
Should also be getting my 4-1 exhaust manifold off Hendrix next week sometime too :)
I will be very interested to see what it does on the png RR day in March :)
Hoping for 125/130. The standard limiter may prove to be the biggest restriction in what it makes.
That is all for now.
Hmmmmm sexual!
Looking good Adam, keep up the good work mate.
nice work mate!
Cheers lads.
Just remembered its the png mids meet next weekend, so fitting may have to wait for a bit.
Gutted you've sold the carbs fella, as said would have been rather unique and sounded great I bet!Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam
So when you buying it back? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Adam
Looking good though :thumb:
Well actually, i told a lie.
Nothing is sold at this time.
But the carbs/inlet are ending on ebay tonight.
And Tom reid has his name on the MJ and edis setup.
But atm i still have everything lol
Right.
Inlet box is now on and fitted, aint had chance to drive it yet, as im waiting for the tigerseal to dry(for the intake air temp sensor)
The engine looks pretty cool with it fitted :)
For anyone fitting on to theres, be aware its more difficult than fitting it on a corsa. The wiring needs a lot of relocating to make it reach, and the air intake pipe sits very close to the suspension turret.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSCN0154.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSCN0156.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSCN0160.jpg
It starts and runs fine, so all's good. Tomorrows meet will be its first proper outing,Lol.
Also got a 4-1 exhaust manifold off Hendrix, got that painted up in heat paint(needs another spray). Will probably fit that next weekend :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...N0140sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...ge1sizeds2.jpg
:)
ah.. thats that replica box off cs, ?180ish.. does look a bit 'd.t school project' but they do work apparently, looks ok in ur bay, black..
cool - do think its a better daily use choice than the carbs.
I KNOW its a better choice for everyday than carbs :)
I had it off a guy on cs yeah.
Its one of the ebay ones, abut ?195 new.
cool.. yay, let us know how it goes - meet tommorow i guess lol..
Tomorrows its first proper outing, so i'll give it a blast down the m6 lol
If i dont arrive, im on the hard shoulder somewhere lol
ha! lol.. nah, be 'riiite
Right, had the inlet on for 100-200 miles now.
And my opinion is well recommended.
Drives pretty much as well as the standard engine, but just pulls much harder from 4k to the limiter. Can definently feel the difference.
Throttle response is also better. :)
Be interesting see what it does on the rollers next month, with the 4-1 manifold on as well :)
good work fella!
sounds mint ad :thumb:
Get one fitted on the baby xe Riggy ;)
Had a good long drive on the way home from work today, went through the peak district, as it was nice, sunny weather.
Got home and cracked on with fitting this 4-1 manifold(easy job i thought)
Got the standard manifold off in no time, compared it to the new.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSCN0163.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSCN0164.jpg
Fitment looks identical, which is good.
THO, taking a closer look at the manifold, the tubing on the new manifold actually looks more restrictive than the standard manifold/downpipe setup. The primaries/collector seem quite thin, to me. I have a feeling it may be a 8v 4-1 manifold, thats been cut, and a 16v head flange welded on.... As it looks very similar to an ashley, but with the tubing just moved to fit round the 16v sump.
Anyways, cracked on,got it all on. bolted to the head.
Went to bolt it to the system and found it wont bolt up right. It forces the exhaust system to sit way too high, and jam hard against the transmission lever box in the transmission tunnel :roll:
So ripped the fcuking lot off, and bolted the standard manifold setup back on(need the car tonight)
Gave the standard setup a spray of black heat paint, which should add 10 brake ;) lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...w/DSCN0166.jpg
So im not sure what to do now. Need to find out how well the manifold fitted on the car it came off.
Shame. Can't you heat it with blow torch (if you have one) and bend it down slightly.
Probably lol
Might have another crack tomorrow.
Im a bit undecided whether fitting it would change much anyway, the bore size of the pipework looks more restrictive than standard.
Thought i guess each port having its own primary pipe/exit would help.
More torque though?
Shame really Ad but it's worth fitting and finding out. If you can be bothered with the hassle of bending it etc.
Good luck though man ;)
it was Will F's old one adam, maybe ask him?
Tis Martin.
Ive pm'd him.
I have a feeling he had it customly made to suit his nova, with an internal gear shifter. Hence it hits the level box bolted in the transmission tunnel on mine, due to having the standard shifter setup....... :(
Cooch-Possbly, no idea mate tbh lol
i see, will stfu now lol:thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam
Had a word with Will F, and it fitted his system/car fine. With an internal shifter.
So it must be down to my exhaust system not sitting right.
Going have to cut a slot in the collector 4-1 pipe, bend the pipe down, and then weld the slot back up, to try and make it point lower.
That should sort it imo.
Cba do it now tho lol
i know what you mean about the header pipes looking larger diameter on the standard system, but you've got to remember that the standard manifold is cast iron so the walls of the pipes will be much thicker on the standard manifold, so the actual bore of the pipes on the standard manifold may be smaller than your 4-1 jobbie? it will definately benefit from 4-1 though because of the effect of each cylinders pressure waves etc.
maccas
Aye mate.
The 4-1 is going on, just dont know when. Need to find time get the welder and grinder out, and crack on with it.
if only you was closer id of welded it for you bud..
anymore updates?
The welding aint the problem, the problem is ive never got time do it with having no garage etc work in.
No updates atm.
Will be picking up some cheap buckets/harnesses off Riggy this weekend tho, so they'll be going in, and the rear interior will be coming out :)
Halfway there, whens the xe goin in? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Adam
Is the inlet alot better? I know the 16xe is usually quite sluggish/poor low down has it improved it alot?
It already has an xe in :p lol
TBH, it will never be big block'd, unless something drastic happens to my baby engine(in which case id probably break the car)
Yeah, the inlets much better, well worth the cash.
Low down pull was never as good as my old 8v's, and that remains unchange even with the inlet box on. But about 3.5-4k rpm it picks up and pulls hard straight to the limiter.
Good news Ads, getting better!
Do it properly and strip it all out like me, Dash and 2 seats all the way! Althougth i'm getting CF door cards made up so it's easier to shut the doors........
Thats the plan.
Normal doorcards can stay for a while yet tho.
i guess the scooby idead is out the window now adam?