now that is an answer which puts my mind at rest.

thanks again.

 

Trout,

Glad things are getting closer to complete!

Can you not have a nice power bulge in the bonnet?

Happy new Year

Simon

 

Simon is right. In Demon Tweeks catalogue there are several to choose from that won't make the car look boy racer. Depends on just how much the interference is, but after such a project as this its small beer to do?
Graham.

 

Thanks for all the comments...

...I still think that the modification that is being done to the manifold is the most straightforward...certainly more so that lowering the engine. In reality if it really is a problem to fix then I can put the manifold back round the right way.

I think David W suggested that instead of changing the mounts, the whole subframe can be spaced and dropped 10mm. Which is probably the easiest solution if I had to go that route.

In terms of injector spray pattern - it depends. The injectors I have have drive the fuel 'straight, with a very narrow fan shape. So raising them 10mm will make little difference. Some injectors with a wide fan or cone could be impacted and may be wetting the manifold more than supplying the engine!

Rannoch

 

David, I believe I made that suggestion whilst in your company.. and also whilst TUI.. (talking under influence )

I think it would increase the loading on the bolts, but I work with computers, not engineering stuff

I still disagree with the way your doing it..

I dont have a problem with it in theory.. I just dont see why you wont cut the flange off and tig it back on in a more appropriate place, ie lower / different angle.. (not other side etc)

0r a fill the holes, and service grind / vertically mill it..

David

 

David, check out the pictures in this months Jap Performance mag, there is an impreza picture with phase II manifold reversed, Injen tuned car, it has a neat adapter plate and tube to get over the clearance issues.

Conrad

 

How about slamming the bonnet very *very* hard?

(Right, back under my stone...)

 

It would be like an BMW M3 'Power bulge' then

 

No. They left the engine fitter in there when they slammed THAT bonnet down.
Graham.

 

update?

 

Just had a little re-read, someone should tidy this thread up for you (read delete the bickering).

On the inlet manifold issue, I like the look of this one...



And as said above, update?.

 

I bet that wasn't cheap

 

look what its parked next to..

 

wow
*drool*

 

or this one

 

Thats......

A bit different

MMMMM Looks like the Hyper Lemon Evo to me

 

Yum yum....



{drool....}

 

Zerosports keeps on making the very best (and uses a MAF sensor ) .....

Carlos H.


[Edited by carlos_hiraoka - 2/2/2004 3:52:40 AM]

 

Is it me? or is that a very *low* engine under the bonnet?

 

just noticed that.. looks good..

got the bonnet to shut yet David?

 

David,

yes the bonnet shuts quite nicely thank you

Just need to put the gear selector return spring in place and then, perfection

Rannoch

 

Bonnet was shut when I saw it

Looked ace.. manifold is a work of art..

Simon

 

OK, here is a less than perfect picture of the manifold - and one or two other bits and pieces!



Rannoch

 

ooooooooooooh!

Come to Leeds, pick up Mr W, nip over to us and take us all out for a spin

 

Dont forget to pick me up tooo!

Can we have a better picture of the manifold mod?

Conrad

 

More pics coming soon - can you wait until the weekend?

Rannoch

 

Ok - here are a couple

The small filter



Reversed manifold and remounted throttle body



Rannoch

 

OK, some more pics, better quality this time!

A lot of the hosing is temporary until everything is set up, and then I will use braided hose. One or two things still to fit!!

Front view



Side view



Underbonnet



Small turbo



Enjoy!

Rannoch

 

very nice

 

test.



thats ****.. cant add pictures.