Manifold problems..

1. jstimpson1 L-plater Joined: Sep 2006 Dereham, Norfolk Posts: 65 Saxo VTS

   #1 15th November 2007, 12:49

   Hi
   
   I've just built a saxo VTS to use as a tarmac and navigational rally car to which I fitted a Raceland manifold. Because of the length of the downpipes I had to space my sump guard down just over an inch to stop them touching. Problem is with the current set up I'm catching the sump guard on a pretty regular basis yet I'm reluctant to alter the suspension setup as it's now working really well. Does anyone know if any other performance manifolds are slightly shorter and will be more flush with the sump? I have an event on the 30th and I really need to get this sorted.. Might even have to fit a standard one, which I don't have either!!? Any help would be great.
   
   Jonathan
2. samcook Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 evesham, worcs United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3813 197 cup

   #2 15th November 2007, 12:53

   dont know of any others that fit tighter to the sump but my raceland seems to sit fairly flush compared to others that ive seen. ive got a standard manifold u can buy if u need it
3. jstimpson1 L-plater Joined: Sep 2006 Dereham, Norfolk Posts: 65 Saxo VTS

   #3 17th November 2007, 15:32

   What other manifolds are available other than Raceland?
4. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

   #4 18th November 2007, 18:22

   piper, supersprint, gmc, are all the top 1's to get m8 for a VTS
5. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #5 18th November 2007, 18:51

   the piper hangs lower from memory..
6. jstimpson1 L-plater Joined: Sep 2006 Dereham, Norfolk Posts: 65 Saxo VTS

   #6 19th November 2007, 21:20

   Are they all 4-2-1 manifolds, and does anyone know how they compare in price to the Raceland?
   
   Thanks a lot
7. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

   #7 19th November 2007, 22:31

   i think 4-1 is better for a vts from what iv read, i think there all 4-1 manifolds but i havent looked into them as iv stuck wit the raceland as been very happy with it
8. samcook Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 evesham, worcs United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3813 197 cup

   #8 20th November 2007, 10:15

   piper= 4-1 and is around £270
   supersprint= 4-2-1 and again around about £270 maybe abit more
9. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #9 20th November 2007, 10:25

   Generally, 4-1 manifolds will sit lower to the ground than 421 manifolds. I would steer clear of any 4-1 setups for this reason. The Raceland manifold is about as cheap as they come... But it works.
10. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #10 20th November 2007, 10:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FinchysSaxo i think 4-1 is better for a vts from what iv read, i think there all 4-1 manifolds but i havent looked into them as iv stuck wit the raceland as been very happy with it

    That's not correct at all! The general consensus is that 421 will offer a slight improvement in the midrage, whereas 4-1 manifolds will give up a little in the midrage to help top end. I don't think with the VTS you would notice much difference to be fair, so it's probably worth sticking with the 421 setup in the hope that you don't lose out in the mid range at all.
11. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

    #11 20th November 2007, 12:33

    lol sorry toad my bad... i know i will always be sticking to 4-2-1's, should have a vts soon, finally found 1 i like
12. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #12 20th November 2007, 13:52

    Good stuff man.
13. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

    #13 20th November 2007, 13:53

    and il invest in the group buy cams and then i will come lookin for you toad haha
14. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #14 20th November 2007, 14:19

    You'll need more than cams if you wanna catch this Toady! MuhaHAHA!!!
15. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

    #15 20th November 2007, 14:20

    hahaha alrite then give me some time...