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danrock101

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Hi I can't choose a system for my engine which wil be a 1430 with 296sp cam +weber 45 which I'm hoping to get atleast 100 at the wheels from, then when I upgrade the med rally head, hopefully a lot more. I currently have a 1.75id minisport superflow exhaust, would ideally keep this but if it will restrict the engine then I'll get a better one.

My main problem is the manifold, I'm stuck between the Specialist components SS LCB and maniflow stage 2... Or would I be better off with a big bore 3 into 1? Would rather not as they're 180 squid and I probably wont keep it longer than a year as I'll be adding a turbo

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Dan


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I run a large bore maniflow lcb, works well


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You need a 2" Maniflow

I seriously doubt it!


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Maniflow are ace to a point.

I dont rate thier back boxes.

On 19th Feb, 2011 Miniwilliams said:
OMG Robert that's a big one


danrock101

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Cheers guys 1380rich do you mean
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=pb&sku=C-AHT289

And paul do you mean
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=...id=38078&title=

Will sound crazy *happy*


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Yup but personally would go with maniflow.
http://www.maniflowonline.co.uk/index.php?section=mini
Third one down


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danrock101

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Ouch that's a fair amount of doh for a manifold, could get one with a built in turbo for that *tongue* just messing but it's a bit more than what I want to pay so will probably end up with the large bore lcb, I don't think my 1430 will be as mental as yours or pauls 1380s lol,do you have any videos by any chance? *happy*


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Specialist Components SS manifold. Cheaper than a Maniflow but better.

On 2nd Nov, 2010 wil_h said:
I think it's probably a given that all people who own pink cars like it up the Gary.

On 14th Jan, 2011 rubicon said:

please dont put a batty kit on it, il have to by internet law, Report you to barry boys.com


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hi, i have a complete system that I maybe selling all maniflow 3 branch lcb with heat wrap and 1.75 internal diameter.
I tried a 2"with my spec but found i was losing torque, change to 1.75 and gain torque.


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On 14th Feb, 2011 Mini_the_minx said:
Specialist Components SS manifold. Cheaper than a Maniflow but better.


I did wonder if it was simiar to the big bore maniflow, they have the same bore sizes I think

philc, what spec engine was that from? Only realy need to know cam, carb, head, capaicty and and what power did it make?

And I found some videos of your mini rich, seen your dyno video before didn't realise it was yours


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pm sent


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On 14th Feb, 2011 Mini_the_minx said:
Specialist Components SS manifold. Cheaper than a Maniflow but better.


Who told you that bollocks!?

I seriously doubt it!


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maniflow, 3into 2 into one and then i would go for the 2" single back box play mini, ...... flows "very well" with no restriction for a N/A engine and a great! sound

Edited by BENROSS on 14th Feb, 2011.






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my brother runs a maniflow 3 into 1 on his 1380. seems to work well, sounds great.


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What makes the sc ss manifold better than the well developed maniflow?


Rich

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Personally I wouldn't go for anything other than maniflow for a na engine. There a little dearer for a reason..

Edited by Rick.SPI on 14th Feb, 2011.

On 17th Feb, 2011 apbellamy said:
I popped my first one out the other day...


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On 14th Feb, 2011 welshdan said:
my brother runs a maniflow 3 into 1 on his 1380. seems to work well, sounds great.


I was running a 3 into 1 on my 1430cc stroker, but am considering fitting a LCB now with the new alloy 7 port head but don't want to loose mid range torque (this is NOT an 8,000 rpm racer). Any thoughts?

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On 13th Feb, 2011 Sam said:
Maniflow are ace to a point.

I dont rate thier back boxes.


What do you mean?

On 13th Jul, 2012 Ben H said:
Mine gets in the way a bit, but only when it is up. If it is down it does not cause a problem.



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On 14th Feb, 2011 1380rich said:
What makes the sc ss manifold better than the well developed maniflow?


Rich


Shinier = better.Didnt you know?!

On 20th Jan, 2011 apbellamy said:

I have a bit of a fetish for tools


danrock101

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Cheers all, difficult choice now lol, in vizards there doesn't seem to be much differnce between them above 3k rpm, seems the 3 into 1 is better below 3k by up to 10 lb/ft, I receon I probably wouldn't notice much differnce but this is a totally differnt engine to mine.


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Have you owned both? Just making sure your making an informed comment.

I have used maniflow and I currently have an SC. I didn't rate my maniflow at all. The welds were pretty crap and it didn't seal paticularly well.

ETA it was overpriced too

On 15th Feb, 2011 rosco454 said:


On 14th Feb, 2011 1380rich said:
What makes the sc ss manifold better than the well developed maniflow?


Rich


Shinier = better.Didnt you know?!

Edited by Mini_the_minx on 15th Feb, 2011.

On 2nd Nov, 2010 wil_h said:
I think it's probably a given that all people who own pink cars like it up the Gary.

On 14th Jan, 2011 rubicon said:

please dont put a batty kit on it, il have to by internet law, Report you to barry boys.com


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I didn't think the Specialist Components Manifold was Big Bore, like the Big Bore Maniflow LCB at 300+ notes?

A normal bore LCB is not a Big Bore LCB, whether you have a big bore mid or rear section

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Is it A-Series only? I think it should be...
So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'...


On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........


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Considering the success people have in competition use with maniflow over the years I wouldn't bother with any other company.


Rich


On 15th Feb, 2011 Mini_the_minx said:
Have you owned both? Just making sure your making an informed comment.

I have used maniflow and I currently have an SC. I didn't rate my maniflow at all. The welds were pretty crap and it didn't seal paticularly well.

ETA it was overpriced too

On 15th Feb, 2011 rosco454 said:


On 14th Feb, 2011 1380rich said:
What makes the sc ss manifold better than the well developed maniflow?


Rich


Shinier = better.Didnt you know?!

2012 Avon class c 2nd place 13.8 @98mph


danrock101

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The big bore maniflow lcb I'm thinking of is 2" OD 1.875" ID on the outlet, the SC manifold just says 1.875" outlet which I'd be suprised if it wasn't the ID. Not sure what the actual sizes are on the branches.


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Do you want me to measure mine later?


On 15th Feb, 2011 danrock101 said:
The big bore maniflow lcb I'm thinking of is 2" OD 1.875" ID on the outlet, the SC manifold just says 1.875" outlet which I'd be suprised if it wasn't the ID. Not sure what the actual sizes are on the branches.

On 2nd Nov, 2010 wil_h said:
I think it's probably a given that all people who own pink cars like it up the Gary.

On 14th Jan, 2011 rubicon said:

please dont put a batty kit on it, il have to by internet law, Report you to barry boys.com

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