Manifold Comparison

8th May 2006, 21:54

I have a vts and want a manifold. I always see these two on ebay. Are they any good and if so whats the best one to go for? Cheers Riki.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Saxo-V...-106-GTi-16v-E xhaust-Manifold_W0QQitemZ8063844805QQcategoryZ38786QQrdZ1 QQc mdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAINLESS-STEE...-CITROEN-SAXO- 16V_W0QQitemZ8061149061QQcategoryZ38786QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

Sorry but I do not know how to do the clicky things. Cheers again for the help.

8th May 2006, 22:18

dont know the first but the seconds the raceland. ssc have a couple of group buys on them. id go on there and ask whos actually fitted theres and see what they thought. what gains, easier to fit extra. if your not sure id just get a miltek etc, least you knoe exactly what your getting.

9th May 2006, 00:30

I got the Pro-tech one a few weeks ago form ebay for £142 and Im not best pleased with it! It seems to be quicker between 3-4000 but Im sure Ive lost a bit off the top end! And really when you want to go fast you take it to the red line then change (5-7000). So I think its actually slowed my car down!

Ive been looking up on the design on them and if I remember rightly the length of the 4 pipes joining into 2 should be the same length as the 2 pipes that join into 1. So the second one looks the better design! But isnt that very similar to the standard one?? If I was you id go for a 4-1 design that will give you more top end and not learn the hard way like me!

9th May 2006, 12:45

Cheers guys. I am after more acceleration tho. I'll just have to save loads then and get a miltek 1 or something like that. Cheers for the help. If anybody else have any opinions feel free to let us know.

9th May 2006, 12:53

Gmc or supersprint would be my choice.

9th May 2006, 14:10

Spose like all things you pay for what you get I suppose. Cheers guys.

9th May 2006, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by danvtr_9

Gmc or supersprint would be my choice.

Totally agree

9th May 2006, 15:53

I've got a piper one...apparently the same as GMC although I have no clue and it's pretty decent! I'd go for either GMC or Supersprint though, at least you know what you're getting with the pair of them

9th May 2006, 16:53

dito, i have a gmc and im happy with it

9th May 2006, 19:38

but not everyone wants to spend £250 - £350 when you can get just as good quality for £160 the raceland monifold is just as good as the GMC one and its 4-2-1 which is better for VTR's as they are known for there low down power

9th May 2006, 19:52

bit of a thread hijack here but i need this question answered!

will the raceland mk1 manifold fit on my vts?

sorry again for the hijack!

9th May 2006, 20:28

Sorry to be a pain in the ass but would the 2nd one be the best out of the two??? No worries bout the hijack

9th May 2006, 23:43

Second one?? Out of what? Raceland and GMC? Or GMC and Supersprint? Out of all the manifolds out there, in my opinion, Supersprint would be top as it's a quality piece of kit, followed by GMC for its price/quality balance.

Saxo_Wilson had a Supersprint fitted on his VTR and everything lined up perfectly, no bother at all, quality piece of kit

My Piper one took about 3 times as long to fit as the bolts were impossible to reach in order to tighten them up.

Yes the Supersprint one is a lot more expensive...Just depends how you're wallet is I suppose

10th May 2006, 01:06

I'll look into a gmc. Sorry I was talking about the two from ebay. Cheers guys. Riki

10th May 2006, 05:04

Go for the GMC 4-1 the pro-techs a waste of time and money! The standard manifolds better! And the 2nd one looks just like a tubular version of the standard manifold so i dont really see how it will increase the power.

10th May 2006, 16:45

Sorry to be a pain; again. What about this ashley simpson racing one or still go for the gmc. Cheers Peeps.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m&item=4638809 667&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:UK:1

10th May 2006, 21:54

just but a reputable brand. you cant go wrong then

10th May 2006, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackvtrkev

bit of a thread hijack here but i need this question answered!

will the raceland mk1 manifold fit on my vts?

sorry again for the hijack!

Not if its for a vtr.

10th May 2006, 22:04

go gmc there made for saxos well known saxo tuners

you pay for what you get in my opinion

10th May 2006, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by hesslevtr

go gmc there made for saxos well known saxo tuners

you pay for what you get in my opinion

Agree'd

I've had both GMC and Supersprint..and both have never failed me!

Perfect fit both times

11th May 2006, 00:02

Cheers for the help guys. i will get one of them next month then hopefully. Do they make the exhaust much louder as well as mine is loud at the moment. Many thanks. Riki

11th May 2006, 01:55

mine made it louder

11th May 2006, 05:25

I have a magnex double box system on mine so it was very quiet, stuck the manifold/decat on and it was a little louder...took the silencer box out (leaving just the backbox) and it was a lot louder. Will definatly make a difference noise wise

11th May 2006, 05:36

yep, i have a single box large bore magnex system. my manifold and de-cat mad it even louder and a little more raspier, but you could feel the difference

It depends what you want from a manifold,

Sainless steel is expensive so will cost a few quid, but shudnt need replacing unless it cracks (which can be common as stainless steel becomes very brittle when hot, when hammering your car you could/can crack it)

mild steel is cheaper, but wil rot after a while.

which ever you pick, think about wrapping it with exhaust wrap.
this cuts out the heat transfered into the engine bay via the manifold. it keeps the manifold hotter and allows the gases to flow better through the exhaust.
also allows your engine to run cooler as the heat can not transfer from the manifold into the engine bay. this stuff is that good, you can touch the manifold when the car is running. it will be warm but wont burn your hand