Supersprint manifold fitted!

1. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #1 27th October 2007, 23:48

   So I fitted my supersprint manifold yesterday and realised once it was on that it has no bracket to connect it to the gear box. The only problem I've had so far is that it rattles a bit when reversing. Does it need to be connected to the gearbox? I got a quote from a stainless steele exhuast place for fitting a bracket to it which was £30-40 plus VAT, but he said it isn't needed as the "flex is after the gearbox"? Answers on a postcard please
2. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #2 27th October 2007, 23:53

   i had this with my raceland didn't fit i haa a bracket moved to fit as it kept breaking the flange join on the cat that was my only bad experience with different manifold
3. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

   #3 28th October 2007, 00:03

   Shit dont tell me that, im going to get my raceland fitted next week! Hope i dnt have any problems? What u think from past experince to avod any problems? cheers
4. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #4 28th October 2007, 00:03

   ask snewham mate he fitted his, still aint fitted mine or id be able to answer it
5. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

   #5 28th October 2007, 00:06

   Didnt u need to relocate oil filter?
6. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #6 28th October 2007, 00:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AliC Shit dont tell me that, im going to get my raceland fitted next week! Hope i dnt have any problems? What u think from past experince to avod any problems? cheers

   once i extended it to mount on the gear was fine mate
7. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #7 28th October 2007, 00:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Predator_VTR ask snewham mate he fitted his, still aint fitted mine or id be able to answer it

   Bet its covered in dust like Sam's 708s eh
8. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #8 28th October 2007, 00:07

   for supersprint you dont but raceland you do, all depends where the filter is obviously
9. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

   #9 28th October 2007, 00:35

   it fitted on without relocating it but it's touching it... Just keeping an eye on it incase it melts or anything, so far it seems ok.
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 28th October 2007, 00:36

    use a bit of heat wrap mate
11. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #11 28th October 2007, 01:12

    Quote:

    use a bit of heat wrap mate

    That's my plan if it starts to melt or burn it
12. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #12 28th October 2007, 01:48

    Mine is fine but the lower strut brace literally wedges it in place so I suppose that would eliminate the problem for me.
13. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #13 28th October 2007, 10:55

    you would think that these manifolds would be straight forward bolt on parts, too many small things have to be relocated and moved!
14. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #14 28th October 2007, 23:27

    Had my car up on a ramp today to check out why it's rattling, it's where the middle section and manifold join rattling on something. I'm going to get a bracket put on to mount the mani to the gearbox as I think it has too much movement without being mounted here. Would have thought an expensive mani like the Supersprint would come with a bracket!
15. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #15 29th October 2007, 00:28

    lol like wise, i was thinking of dishing out the extra to get an easy job but by the sounds of things theres no such thing with manfolds! At least its not major!
16. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #16 29th October 2007, 00:28

    btw have you noticed any differance with the manfold on?
17. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #17 29th October 2007, 16:40

    What does it sound like now with manifold on? does it pop abit now u got rid of the cat?
18. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #18 29th October 2007, 17:18

    It's louder with the mani but I've not heard it pop which is disapointing! Although I still have a centre silencer which may stop the pops. I've noticed that it revs more freely but it's not a big difference.
19. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #19 29th October 2007, 17:35

    the centre silencer is baffled so will help mute any pops.
    
    Need a straight through system really
20. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #20 29th October 2007, 20:04

    I think the next stage after I get the mani on is to go ahead and cam the bugger! Will let you's know how the fitting of the raceland goes?!
21. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #21 30th October 2007, 22:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo_Steve It's louder with the mani but I've not heard it pop which is disapointing! Although I still have a centre silencer which may stop the pops. I've noticed that it revs more freely but it's not a big difference.

    Yep you should consider geting a Supersprint Center Pipe, then you should get the pops
    
    Mine pops now and then even with the standard crappy manifold with cat though only lil pops
22. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #22 30th October 2007, 22:48

    Think I've spent enough money for now! Although tonight my brother told me he noticed a hole in the centre section when it was on the ramps the other day, yet it's a stainless Magnex section which is only about a year old or less! Think I'll need to be looking out my guarantee.
23. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #23 30th October 2007, 23:18

    Yeh looks like u better get a replacement, but i would recommend a Supersprint center pipe there only mild steel but work every penny but thats if you cant find the gurantee......but like u said i enuff money spend i would be happy with just the manifold
24. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #24 30th October 2007, 23:21

    Yeah I'm happy with the mani, pops would just be a bonus lol.
25. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #25 1st November 2007, 00:09

    I stand corrected, it does pop! Doesn't do it all the time, only did it when changing from 4th to 2nd gear, and could only hear it with the passenger window down
    
    Just out of interest, where should I have put the lambda sensors in the mani? It had 3 holes for 2 sensors so I put the top sensor in the top hole and the sensor from the down pipe in the hole in the middle and just left the very bottom hole screwed up, this sound ok?
26. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #26 1st November 2007, 16:48

    I have no idea ive heard people put theres in a sleeve or somethin but i might be wrong
    
    Get a video of the sound mate if you can
    
    just to let u no this is why i recommend a supersprint
    
    http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...video-0022.flv
    
    a few pops at high revs
27. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #27 1st November 2007, 17:52

    sounds nice m8!
28. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #28 1st November 2007, 17:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Saxo_Steve I stand corrected, it does pop! Doesn't do it all the time, only did it when changing from 4th to 2nd gear, and could only hear it with the passenger window down Just out of interest, where should I have put the lambda sensors in the mani? It had 3 holes for 2 sensors so I put the top sensor in the top hole and the sensor from the down pipe in the hole in the middle and just left the very bottom hole screwed up, this sound ok?

    Are you meant to change from 4th to 2nd? You can sleeve one of the sensors which is just for the clean air sensor. But if your manifold has three holes then try it out, just make sure that the engine management light doesn't come on and you'l be fine m8! Soon to have my manifold fitted so il will keep you posted!
29. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #29 1st November 2007, 18:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AliC sounds nice m8!

    thats not even with a manifold still got my stand one on, so then now i no these manifolds fit without relocating oil filter im gonna have to consider getin one within the new year
30. Saxo_Steve Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Prestwick Posts: 952 Saxo VTR mk2

    #30 1st November 2007, 22:36

    Yeah I'm going to get a vid and I'll post it once I have it. The engine management light hasn't come on so hopefully it's ok, thought it would have though as it must be reading dirty air!
    
    

    Quote:

    Are you meant to change from 4th to 2nd?

    I was taught to change down gears like this when I was learning to drive so fingers crossed it's ok to do! lol.