95RA engine before and after
20 August 2008, 04:27 PM
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95RA engine before and after
Hi,just thought i'd share my before and after pics on my 95RA. Had the car since xmas,and everything has been done on a budget.
Hope you like!
Before:
And after!:
Look at my profile for work done. The best money saving mod was the home made inlet insulators.Cost £15 and really made a difference to the manifold temp!
Also quite suprised how much of a difference the Sti V5 tmic made.
Mit
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Before:
And after!:
Look at my profile for work done. The best money saving mod was the home made inlet insulators.Cost £15 and really made a difference to the manifold temp!
Also quite suprised how much of a difference the Sti V5 tmic made.
Mit
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22 August 2008, 02:01 AM
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What paint did you use for the inlet manifold? looks a lot better than the usual DIY jobs you see people doing on scoobs
They usually get a shiny red paint, but yours looks almost factory 
They usually get a shiny red paint, but yours looks almost factory
22 August 2008, 05:48 PM
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Thanks,i used the VHT wrinkle paint,which can be had from Classic car restoration, kit cars and motorcycle restoration tools and equipment - Frost Auto.
Go to painting,others, its about half way down.
It helps if the manifold is hot when painting,but mine wasn't. I just followed the can. Be warned,it's very sticky stuff,and gets everywhere,so lots of ventilation needed!
Mit
Go to painting,others, its about half way down.
It helps if the manifold is hot when painting,but mine wasn't. I just followed the can. Be warned,it's very sticky stuff,and gets everywhere,so lots of ventilation needed!
Mit
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22 August 2008, 08:31 PM
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That engine is spotless mate
. Damn I wish mine was even half as good
. Can you tell me where you got your turbo hose from please mate, the one circled http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...conehose-1.jpg
Cheers Paul.
. Damn I wish mine was even half as good . Can you tell me where you got your turbo hose from please mate, the one circled http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...conehose-1.jpgCheers Paul.
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Cheers Paul ,i got it from ebay,but it's only a 90 deg hose,63mm-56mm reducer with no pipes for the breathers and dump valve. I'v done a VTA breather mod,and blanked the dv off for the mo,will be routing the standard dv into the intake resonator box. So it's not a standard replacement.
,i got it from ebay,but it's only a 90 deg hose,63mm-56mm reducer with no pipes for the breathers and dump valve. I'v done a VTA breather mod,and blanked the dv off for the mo,will be routing the standard dv into the intake resonator box. So it's not a standard replacement.
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Thanks,i used the VHT wrinkle paint,which can be had from Classic car restoration, kit cars and motorcycle restoration tools and equipment - Frost Auto.
Go to painting,others, its about half way down.
It helps if the manifold is hot when painting,but mine wasn't. I just followed the can. Be warned,it's very sticky stuff,and gets everywhere,so lots of ventilation needed!
Mit
Go to painting,others, its about half way down.
It helps if the manifold is hot when painting,but mine wasn't. I just followed the can. Be warned,it's very sticky stuff,and gets everywhere,so lots of ventilation needed!
Mit
Although it doesnt mention anything about the paint being tolerant to high temperatures
hopefully it doesnt all crack off as soon as you go for a blast...
but look wise, it looks perfect
23 August 2008, 06:27 AM
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Hi, Api use it on their oil pumps,so thats good enough for me! Also,VHT stands for very high temp,and is ment for engines etc. It does give a temp rating on the tin of 350 deg f.
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