raceland manifolds

1. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

   #1 24th November 2007, 16:01

   im looking into buying a new manifold....
   now i know that racelands are the cheap manifolds and the quality sits below supersprints etc
   
   but what is the quality of a raceland manifold actually like
   performance difference?? and sound difference??
   
   thanx
2. samcook Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 evesham, worcs United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3813 197 cup

   #2 24th November 2007, 16:03

   personally i thort the quailty of mine was really good all the welds where spot on its just its made of a thinner steel than the others
3. kev999_VTR Established Member Joined: May 2007 Dorset Posts: 1467 RB Renaultsport clio 182

   #3 24th November 2007, 17:27

   Might be a slight lag in performance; thinner metal = slightly more heat in the engine bay. What type of saxo do you have? If its a Mk2, I would just opt to pay a little bit more and get a better one that fits without having to change the oil filter etc. Mines at the garage at the mo, getting a piper 4-1 fitted, although there having trouble getting the screws out from the manifold, there a bit rusty.
4. Pat_Vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 North London Posts: 6170 Land Rover Discovery

   #4 24th November 2007, 17:31

   i see im getting a mainfold after xmas... gooing to opt for the supersprint one... you get what you pay for really
5. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

   #5 24th November 2007, 17:34

   its for a mk1
6. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #6 24th November 2007, 17:43

   persoanlly i wouldnt have one...... all the ones i have seen are REALLY shit build quality!
7. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

   #7 24th November 2007, 23:39

   probs look into supersprint
   but its pricey
8. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

   #8 25th November 2007, 03:11

   if i was gonna spend alot of money on one, id get the piper or gmc.
   
   raceland is good for the cash tho, but more hassle with fitting..
9. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #9 25th November 2007, 03:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by b0t13 if i was gonna spend alot of money on one, id get the piper or gmc. raceland is good for the cash tho, but more hassle with fitting..

   all depends who is helping with the fitting
10. pug205gti87 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 704 Saxo Vts

    #10 26th November 2007, 18:33

    ok. what are then problems with fitting a raceland one. taking into consideration i work at a garage. i am thinking about buying one soon
11. Dubzie L-plater Joined: Apr 2006 surrey United Kingdom (England) Posts: 44

    #11 26th November 2007, 19:01

    is the oil filter change the only difference when fitting a raceland manifold to a supersprint????
12. pug205gti87 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 704 Saxo Vts

    #12 26th November 2007, 19:11

    think it depends on waht you got? vtr i think you have to but vts you dont
13. Dave_M Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 birmingham Posts: 1110 Mk 1 VTS

    #13 26th November 2007, 20:09

    I got one on my vtr. no problem with build quality in my opinion. Its all heat wrapped up and had good gains from it.
    
    Took awhile to fit. Hard to get the bolts in underneath. And just have to run the sensor down back of your engine but thats minor. Takes 2 minutes.
14. pug205gti87 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 704 Saxo Vts

    #14 26th November 2007, 20:12

    good stuff moggy. gonna order mine next week
15. AliC Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Bangor Posts: 818 Furio, 300+BHP EP82, zx6RR Ninja

    #15 26th November 2007, 23:12

    Il let you know how i get on with the fitting of mine, getting it fitted this weekend so fingers crossed no major problems! Looking forward to hearing it though
16. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #16 26th November 2007, 23:20

    I have seen a few stainless racland manifolds rusted. But not as many as I have seen cracked.
17. pug205gti87 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 704 Saxo Vts

    #17 26th November 2007, 23:21

    lol thanks for makin me feel that bit more confident