SAMS BLACK LCR GT2871 build. THE END :( !!!
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Yeah, have to say that I like the cleaner look of the front wihout the R there. Looking good as always though (Git 
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haha thanks guys
well i had a go at polishing the manifold today. i must say it was a doddle to do with my sanding kit.
after 1 hour it looked like this
then added some polish
all i have to do now is spray the rest matt black with high temp engine paint. add a new vacuum tap to run a boost gauge and fit the manifold. im also looking into these special gaskets that keep the manifold cool, i dont know anything about them so any info on what i need will be great.
all in all im very pleased with how it went.
well i had a go at polishing the manifold today. i must say it was a doddle to do with my sanding kit.
after 1 hour it looked like this
then added some polish
all i have to do now is spray the rest matt black with high temp engine paint. add a new vacuum tap to run a boost gauge and fit the manifold. im also looking into these special gaskets that keep the manifold cool, i dont know anything about them so any info on what i need will be great.
all in all im very pleased with how it went.
i thought you meant you were gunna paint the hole thing black, was like wtf was the point lol. looks pimp man. i know where to come when i want mine done !
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Hey Sam,
The mani looks really good. I've used a NewSouth Power gasket for a while; I bought it from Awesome GTI. I believe it's 10mm in thickness and it's supposed to reduce intake temps by roughly 10 degrees, but I would imagine others might be able to give more guidance who know more about this. For reference, I think its fitment is for a largeport rather than I shortport.
I've not personally removed the manifold before; will you be replacing it with the un-polished one yourself? Would be good to hear how you get on with it.
The de-badging looks really good and those wheels suit the colour/shape of the LCR down to a tee. White for the engine bay would look great IMO.
James.
The mani looks really good. I've used a NewSouth Power gasket for a while; I bought it from Awesome GTI. I believe it's 10mm in thickness and it's supposed to reduce intake temps by roughly 10 degrees, but I would imagine others might be able to give more guidance who know more about this. For reference, I think its fitment is for a largeport rather than I shortport.
I've not personally removed the manifold before; will you be replacing it with the un-polished one yourself? Would be good to hear how you get on with it.
The de-badging looks really good and those wheels suit the colour/shape of the LCR down to a tee. White for the engine bay would look great IMO.
James.
hello james and thank you. thats handy to know that its a largeport as a guy in the forsale section has one of these gaskets
i will be fitting it to my car myself, should be fun thanks for your comments regaurding the wheels bay and the debadge, its comments like these that make it worth while
You can get the gasket from Bill, ive put some pics in his thread so you can see what it looks like:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=133258
(look for my post in there near the end)
Well worth it in my opinion. You get the new standard gasket your going to need anyway and for the bit of extra money can reduce your inlet temps too. Even after a very hard run I open the bonnet and the mani is very cool to touch. Incredible really as the head is so hot you cant touch it!!
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=133258
(look for my post in there near the end)
Well worth it in my opinion. You get the new standard gasket your going to need anyway and for the bit of extra money can reduce your inlet temps too. Even after a very hard run I open the bonnet and the mani is very cool to touch. Incredible really as the head is so hot you cant touch it!!
thanks m8. i will be buying one and thats a fact lol
what are you like tom hehe
mine might take alittle longer to fit, as i have the heat shield and dv relocation kit, lots of F'in and blindin i think hehe.
but we can do your car no probs. also if you want we can do it at mine as i have loads of bits and bobs to do the work
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