Ashley 16v 4 branch mainfolds

[maximous]

Hi there people I’ve just ordered a Ashley 4 branch manifold for my 16valver, has anyone here used an Ashley and what did they think?

http://www.ashleyexhausts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=5205_1163_1240_1274&products_id=1411382

[tom26]

looks great for the money! i have a mild steel 4 branch on my valver, works very well. You can notice a tinny noise through the centre console though

[maximous]

I think i should be able to live with that  did you heat wrap yours for faster flow and lower under bonnet temps and did it make any difference?

[tom26]

nah. didn't bother in the end.

[rubjonny]

check the ashley site for your 4 branch, it specifically says not to wrap my mild steel 8v one
I hope it fits, I'll find out tomorrow 

[maximous]

Yeah the salesman I bought the manifold from said not to wrap it as people are having troubles with premature failure (cracking) but I’ve always wrapped mine as standard procedure.....?

What’s the performance like on these manifolds; I’ve had very good experiences using them on mk1 escorts but never on a VW?

[perryqhill]

Hmm, I'm on the look out for a manifold - not sure what to go for though.

[VW_valver]

I really wouldn't wrap the manifold as I did this on my Ashley manifold on my old Escort GTi and within 6 months it had cracked in 5 places. Wrapping - Not recommended on Ashley manifolds 

Cheers,
Andy

[rubjonny]

ok guys, if you do buy an ashley MAKE SURE its long enough, mine was too short by 5 1/2"!!!  Went to all the zaust places in Bracknell trying to find a length of pipe, in the end I had to chop off a bit from my mates spare miltek front pipe
Plus they dont include bolts or a gasket for the flexi joint!

[maximous]

Thats not very cool being a good 5" short but what were the gains like from using it?