4-2-1 Manifolds

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #1
    Heyy

    i have a mk2 vtr,

    am i right in sayin the cat is in the manfifold?

    if it is, how do people insure there manifolds?? can you get 4-2-1s with a cat? is there an advantage of it this?? what is best thing to do on my mk2 then?

    thanks
  2. Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 scotland Posts: 1070 Saxo
    #2
    if its a facelift model after 01 then its in the mani,most people get a 421 decat and dont tell insureance,or just declare an aftermarket manifold,

    sport cats generally are very expensive,furthermore with a decat youll need to put the standard one back on for your mot
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #3
    Hmm thats fair enuf, liked the sound of a decat anyway ,, hmm might just get one then change it just before the mot, mines lookin crust as it is lol,

    whats changin it like??
  4. Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 scotland Posts: 1070 Saxo
    #4
    see the stickys at the top of this seciton
  5. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #5
    ok will do
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #6
    the guide on fitting seemed good,

    so all in all, its just get a decat and swap it back when you need your mot doing ??

    what manifolds r rated/slated??

    any better fit ? any to stay away from?

    thanks
  7. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT
    #7
    Supersprint - Best for performance, fitment and quality
    Raceland - Cheap, good quality however due to the oil filter replacement, can be a bit of a bastard
    Janspeed - Cheap alternative again however im pretty sure these manifolds are mild steel (unlike the SuperSprint and Raceland versions). This system also requires the oil filter to be moved.
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  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SheldonStyles View Post
    Supersprint - Best for performance, fitment and quality
    Raceland - Cheap, good quality however due to the oil filter replacement, can be a bit of a bastard
    Janspeed - Cheap alternative again however im pretty sure these manifolds are mild steel (unlike the SuperSprint and Raceland versions). This system also requires the oil filter to be moved.

    How much is one of them raceland bad boys gna set me back?? any links???

    dont fancy changing the filter stuff
  9. Established Member Joined: May 2008 Birmingham Posts: 1021 Camm'd 1.1 FTW!
    #9
    Also lamba sensor has to be put into a sleve on them (i think on all of them not to sure)

    which i would of thought would effect performance.
  10. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT
    #10
    You can pick up Raceland manifolds for about £150 i think, Janspeed's are similar price. The Superpsint however is over £300. Not too sure about what you have to do with the lamba sensors with any of them though.
  11. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Manchester Posts: 191 mk2 saxo VTS blue
    #11
    how would you get round the oil filter then :s
  12. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by lookinsaxo View Post
    how would you get round the oil filter then :s
    Theres a guide in the sticky's called 'Fitting a Raceland Manifold'. This shows exactly what you need to do to fit one of these which obviously includes relocating the oil filter.
  13. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #13
    So, its alot of work to make one fit then, haha thanks guys


    was hoping for one to bolt straight on
  14. Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Steve46 View Post
    So, its alot of work to make one fit then, haha thanks guys


    was hoping for one to bolt straight on
    If you want it to bolt straight on you have to pay the price im afraid, relocating the oil filter looks harder then it is pal.
  15. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #15
    i spose then the adavantage is you get a proper filter not a shitty paper one
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Derby Posts: 370 Icelandic grey VTR
    #16
    in got a 4-2-1 on my mk2 vtr with the paper filter. it just bolted straight on and its got two lamba takeoffs so you dont have to put one in a sleve.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saxo-1-4-1-6-V...#ht_2133wt_939
  17. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #17
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by charlie106 View Post
    in got a 4-2-1 on my mk2 vtr with the paper filter. it just bolted straight on and its got two lamba takeoffs so you dont have to put one in a sleve.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saxo-1-4-1-6-V...#ht_2133wt_939
    ah sportex, had theire exhasut on my astra, loved the sound i think sportex are the mutts and tbh forgot to even try them for a mani for the vtr

    so did u just plug your lamba in n blank off the other one yea??
  18. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by charlie106 View Post
    in got a 4-2-1 on my mk2 vtr with the paper filter. it just bolted straight on and its got two lamba takeoffs so you dont have to put one in a sleve.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saxo-1-4-1-6-V...#ht_2133wt_939
    So you dont have to move the oil filter on the Sportex 4-2-1's?
  19. Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Bristol Posts: 557 Saxo VTR Mk2 Vauxhall Corsa B Sport
    #19
    would appear not, sounds good to me
  20. Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 Telford Posts: 1331 EP82 Starlet GT
    #20
    Oo i didnt know that. Think i might invest in one after my MOT