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Title: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: arran.concept on 19 December 2012, 19:29
Went to fit my new manifold yesterday :( Nightmare, had my stainless manifold fitted only to find out that it was wrong shape meaning ur was hitting of bulkhead and rubbing against steering rack :( not happy. Replacement coming tomorrow (Thursday). Hope it's better :) keep you updated
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: sharki786 on 19 December 2012, 19:31
Thatz the thing with these 8v's the engine sits tooooo far back!
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: tweed on 19 December 2012, 20:14
More like its an imported manifold meant for the lhd  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: Len on 19 December 2012, 20:50
And why fit a SS exhaust manifold to a puny 8v anyway? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: tweed on 19 December 2012, 20:52
Makes it sound better  :grin:
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 19 December 2012, 21:43
Quote from: tweed on 19 December 2012, 20:14
More like its an imported manifold meant for the lhd  :rolleyes:

Bingo.
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: arran.concept on 19 December 2012, 22:40
You reckon that's what it will be tweed? Although its a British firm
I have bought it from
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: F17BAD on 19 December 2012, 22:46
either way, its a waste of time and money mate

just been honest
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: Ess_Three on 19 December 2012, 22:54
Quote from: F17BAD on 19 December 2012, 22:46
either way, its a waste of time and money mate

just been honest

This man speaks the truth.
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: arran.concept on 20 December 2012, 23:03
Another incorrect size of manifold from same firm was delivered today. Disappointed, fitted floor, bulkhead and wasn't near steering rack this time BUT wouldn't allow inlet to come down far enough for it to line up with holes :( gutted.

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(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o610/arranconcept/736B78CC-33CB-4651-BC98-B26E2AB8AF42-911-00000066C036D27B.jpg)

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(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o610/arranconcept/424BDD6F-339C-4350-B44C-D77E642B1B55-911-00000066CE9AEB0B.jpg)
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: Khare on 20 December 2012, 23:15
You get what you pay for.

Hence why if I was in the market for a manifold I'd buy either from a well known firm or used.
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 December 2012, 08:32
eg.  Supersprint, but then you're looking at nearly £500 for not a lot of gain... If any!
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: arran.concept on 21 December 2012, 09:03
Safe to say I would rather save the pounds now towards something better :)
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: Len on 21 December 2012, 09:07
Something better would be a 16v anyway!
Title: Re: Stainless Exhaust Manifold 8v GTI
Post by: arran.concept on 21 December 2012, 17:56
Exactly my thoughts, fancying going down the 20vt road though... :whistle: