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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Dub-77 on 23 December 2006, 20:42
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1:How hard is it to fit a 4branch manifold to a 16v mk2?
2:Will I need to remove the top part of the inlet manifold?
3:Should I apply the heat wrap/ tape to the tubes?
4:People recomend a solid eng mount can I not just weld the old 1 up so its solid?
5:Oh and what sort of time should #i allow to fit this and a comp S/S system?
Cheers
Darren
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i cant help other than to let you know that... HEADERS ROCK BABY!!!!!
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FBF I dont think anyone can help me on this one, never mind i'll have to find out 4 me self I guess :grin:
Do you have heat tape on your headers?
Cheers
Darren
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nope but mine are on a massive 5.7ltr chevy lump with lots of room. if it were my golf id have the heat tape everytime. just looks proper. try to find the black one that harley davidson use. that stuff looks the nuts
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1:How hard is it to fit a 4branch manifold to a 16v mk2?
2:Will I need to remove the top part of the inlet manifold?
3:Should I apply the heat wrap/ tape to the tubes?
4:People recomend a solid eng mount can I not just weld the old 1 up so its solid?
5:Oh and what sort of time should #i allow to fit this and a comp S/S system?
Cheers
Darren
Darren,
1, It's a pain in the ass if the engine is still in, but still do able.
2, Yes as it makes it slightly easier.
3, Yes.
4, If the new manifold has a flexible joint, then no you don't need a solid mount. And I wouldn't go down the route of welding up the existing one as it'll fail pretty quickly, regardless of how good your torch skills are. If you haven't got a flexi joint then BBM and EIP do a solid mount, check out the 'g-werks' website and the 'eip' one, this should do it.
5, 2-3hrs depending on your mechanical skills and that you don't snap any studs off! :angry:
Hope this helps
Lewy
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Lewy cheers for that reply mate..... perfect :cool:
Now where can i get some heat wrap from by thursday morning? Any ideas of stockist open over the christmas brake?
Cheers
Darren
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Heat wrap can be dangerous stuff, it doesn't reduce the heat it just moves it further down the exhaust. Also if you trap any moisture or leave any gaps exposed you're letting yourself in for problems. I'm not saying it's a bad idea just make sure you know what you want.
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Oh ok there is someting else to consider then thanks for that mark.
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Alright Darren mate, GSF is open I believe, not sure if you got one nearby you though..
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Hello there thats a good idea thanks for that Beavis...
Darren
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cant seem to find heat tape on there website :angry:
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Fitted the heat tape yesterday and then fitted the manifold and system today(Thursday) :cool:
I went about it via dropping the subframe down unbolting the relay shaft mount and putting the manifold up that way which looked a lot easier than trying to get it down through the top IMO.
So now I have a 4 branch manifold heat wraped with a full Magnex S/S system, oh yeah which is hitting the floor as it goes over the rear beam causing an anoying viberation through the entire car. So it will be a case of getting it back up in the air and see if I can align it a bit better, Sometimes dont you think to yourself why do I bother :angry:
Thanx for all the advice guys....
Darren