Budget Manifolds

1. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

   #1 15th September 2009, 18:21

   Well le paxo's manifold is starting to show its age.
   Im in the market for a budget 8v manifold for a few months. Dont particualy want to splash out on a supersprint one for this enigne when ive got the 16v lump going in, in 6months-ish.
   Choices are the janspeed one:
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...-1-4i-999.html
   
   and the raceland one :
   
   http://www.kamracing.co.uk/manufactu...106-8v-13.html
   
   Heard alot of problems with the raceland one. Once its heatwrapped whats my best choice out of them two?
   Or i could just change to a standard one, but wheres the fun in that.
   
   Regards
   
   
   Sam
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 15th September 2009, 18:39

   What problems ahve you heard about the racelands?
   
   One difference is the material theyre made out of, the janspeed will need some protective paint stuff put on it, to prevent it from cracking or somthing.
   
   Id just go for which ever is cheapest between the two.
3. vtrlogan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Ely~ Posts: 4591 Mantis Blue VTR

   #3 15th September 2009, 18:41

   Personaly cant you just buy some nice black heat wrap and wrap it your self? will look new again
   
   Or pick a second hand 4-1 GMC one and wrap it ?
4. pjm300 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Potters Bar United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2749 T/B'd VTS

   #4 15th September 2009, 18:44

   no problem with my 16v racelands
5. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

   #5 15th September 2009, 19:11

   Just heard aobut shite quality welds and cracks etc. Also fitting problems. Nothing that cant be overcome though. Thanks guys think ill go for the cheapest option for now.
6. jamseyp Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Bridgy,somerset Posts: 1127 saxo vts 16v

   #6 15th September 2009, 19:44

   raceland cheap and will do the job 4 abit
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 15th September 2009, 20:47

   personally I'd hold off. 6months isn't that long
   
   but if the money is burning a hole in your pocket then I'd chose the raceland. Might not be finished to the highest standard but they still perform
8. jimbo06 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2006 Sunderland Posts: 3052 52 VTS, 172 Cup

   #8 15th September 2009, 21:46

   No complaints about my 16v raceland i must say