Manifolds.

[dav]

I am looking to but a manifold in the near future, didnt find too much on the search part.

What manifolds are people using? i have managed to find the atp manifold for a good price!
i asked on another topic with someone that had trouble fitting there atp manifold, but no reply etc. anyone had any problems apart from the usual rusted nuts etc?

cheers

dav

 

[Madmile]

jabbasport manifold
badger5 manifold
jbs manifold

 

[David_smith_909]

my atp got fitted night before last, total @ss to fit, one of the 3 bolts you bolt down to secure the turbo to the manifold is very difficult

 

[ibizacupra]

or a pukka Badger5 manifold.....

all down to budget and spec you are after & fitment hassles you may be prepared to put up with.

 

[dav]

does that fit the k03's turbo? how much is that....?

looks ace!!!!

 

[Madmile]

Changing a manifold for the sake of a k03s is a waste of time in my opinion. If your going to change maifolds put a worthwhile turbo on as well.

 

[cuprabaz]

My AM manifold arrived today. I've so far removed the 3 bolts attaching the turbo but i can't get at any of the others. I've soaked them all in plus gas.

What tools are best for removing the bolts attaching it to the engine itself?

Awesome mani bill, superb effort as usual.

baz

 

[ibizacupra]

does that fit the k03's turbo? how much is that....?

looks ace!!!!

erm... nope.
the manifold like that is for high power levels, and BT only.

high flow rates require high flow manifolds like these. (equal length, narrow angle merge colletor etc)

 

[cuprabaz]

Aye cheers for the helpful comments on removal.

Got the little sh*ts off. Going to fit the new one tomorrow.

Baz

 

[cuprabaz]

Given up for tonight, can't get the nuts torqued up with the new mani in place. You just can't physically get your hands or socket near some of the them. There's one i can't reach to even get the nut on the stud!!

Anyone got any tips for me.

baz

 

[F2 Stu]

Engine out.

 

[cuprabaz]

That look to be the easiest way at the moment.

 

[Shock_Xe]

Given up for tonight, can't get the nuts torqued up with the new mani in place. You just can't physically get your hands or socket near some of the them. There's one i can't reach to even get the nut on the stud!!

Anyone got any tips for me.

baz

very stumpy spanner 1/4 turn at a time unfortunatly

 

[cuprabaz]

Buggers, buggers, buggers, buggers. I was hoping you'd say something other than that. lol. Might have it finished by midnight.

Can't get one of the bottom nuts on so i'll see how it goes without it the little fu*ker!

 

[cuprabaz]

very stumpy spanner 1/4 turn at a time unfortunatly

Bent a small spanner and managed to torque up 12 of the 13 nuts attaching the mani to the head. 1 is a total no good for now.

In the box i recieved there appears to be 2 maybe 3 gaskets. There's the main gasket for the head, then there's what looks like a standard VAG gasket for going between the mani and turbo which would restrict the flow but my problem is the other one? What is this for as it seems to be the right bore size for the new mani? Any idea A 0r M??

cheers

 

[cuprabaz]

All done, what a bitch of a thing to fit!! It's all back together and appears to be leak free, a tad smokey cause of the copper slip.

Away to take it out for a run to see what's what.

 

[dav]

something else which will help you keep daves vxr behind you!

 

[Black TDI Turbo]

Got any pics mate? And how much was the manifold anyways?

 

[cuprabaz]

something else which will help you keep daves vxr behind you!

The VXR has one chance and that's NAE CHANCE. haha.

Car pulls harder (much better top end) and revs easier. The spooling noise has also increased a lot.

Manifold is worth getting IMHO.

Car developed a knocking on the right front while out earlier thought it was suspension related turned out that the studs that hold the calipers had worked there way loose!! 3 threads holding each one on, fooking close shave i'd say. All are now lock tighted in now.

 

[dav]

i think i will have to get one then, the atp manifold is only£ £190, plus whatever delivery is... cant be too bad i wouldnt think.

then i will just need the fmic! wink wink A&M!!!!