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Rigsey · Nov 1st, 2007, 02:53 PM

Due to have a performance manifold and high performance cat fitted in just over a week; based on your experience what should I expect?

Current modifications detailed in sig.

Improved mid to high rev range performance?

Slightly increase noise level (hopefully)

?

Paul Webster · Nov 1st, 2007, 03:16 PM

All depends on whose manifold and cat and your current mod list.

You'll defintley have an increase in noise level

Ant FR · Nov 1st, 2007, 04:09 PM

Well noise will be the main thing, pop pops and bang bangs.

Should rev more freely to.

what you getting

Rigsey · Nov 1st, 2007, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

Well noise will be the main thing, pop pops and bang bangs.

Should rev more freely to.

what you getting

Sounds good.

GTT Janspeed manifold and cat

Ant FR · Nov 1st, 2007, 04:57 PM

what exhaust as well, for got to ask

Rigsey · Nov 1st, 2007, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

what exhaust as well, for got to ask

Re-route pipe aka one-ball

Paul Webster · Nov 1st, 2007, 05:56 PM

One ball / re-route pipe and Janspeed ex manifold sound clip

http://www.youtube.com/user/1320autos

Rigsey · Nov 1st, 2007, 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

One ball / re-route pipe and Janspeed ex manifold sound clip

http://www.youtube.com/user/1320autos

Sounds good thanks

3rdpillar · Nov 8th, 2007, 11:53 AM

did you get the pop and bang you wished for ?

Rigsey · Nov 8th, 2007, 12:24 PM

Car booked in for Saturday morning so will let you know on Saturday afternoon ...

I'm sure I won't be disappointed

Rigsey · Nov 12th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Update:
Following on from my earlier post I had my yearly belt change + GTT manifold and boost gauge fitted on Saturday by Roland.

Roland gave my MCS a clean bill of health before and after fitting + we record an impressive 30-70mph 3rd gear acceleration time of about 5.7 seconds

.

I’m really pleased with the manifold as it seems to have smoothed out the power delivery slightly and the car seems even keener to rev (especially at higher revs).

Noise wise its spot on, in conjunction with the previously installed re-route pipe the noise is perfect i.e. not too loud when cruising at 70 – 80 mph ish but raspy when playing.

One thing that Roland did notice (and fix) was that my oil level was slightly high

; not good considering the last oil change was performed by a dealer. I normally check to make sure the level is not low rather than too high ….
Something worth bearing in mind

Oh and the boost gauge is a neat bit of kit. I already had a Scanguage2 which is great bit of kit (especially for the money) but you can’t beat an analogue gauge (i.e. much easier to read quickly).

Not sure what my next mod will be as the car now feels pretty much spot on in my opinion; I seem to remember I said this before …..

lucachiarelli · Nov 12th, 2007, 12:22 PM

How is the boost gauge? Mine should be arriving 2moro

Rigsey · Nov 12th, 2007, 01:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lucachiarelli (original)

How is the boost gauge? Mine should be arriving 2moro

Very good

Nice and easy to read without taking your eyes off the road + interesting to watch

Also useful to know I'm generating the correct levels of boost i.e. 15-17psi

Nov 1st, 2007, 02:53 PM	#1
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	MCS Performance Manifold Due to have a performance manifold and high performance cat fitted in just over a week; based on your experience what should I expect? Current modifications detailed in sig. Improved mid to high rev range performance? Slightly increase noise level (hopefully)? GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 1st, 2007, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	All depends on whose manifold and cat and your current mod list. You'll defintley have an increase in noise level Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Nov 1st, 2007, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) Well noise will be the main thing, pop pops and bang bangs. Should rev more freely to. what you getting Sounds good. GTT Janspeed manifold and cat GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 1st, 2007, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) what exhaust as well, for got to ask Re-route pipe aka one-ball GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 1st, 2007, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	One ball / re-route pipe and Janspeed ex manifold sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/1320autos Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

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Nov 1st, 2007, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	Well noise will be the main thing, pop pops and bang bangs. Should rev more freely to. what you getting

Nov 1st, 2007, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	what exhaust as well, for got to ask

Nov 1st, 2007, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) One ball / re-route pipe and Janspeed ex manifold sound clip http://www.youtube.com/user/1320autos Sounds good thanks GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 8th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
3rdpillar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 533 Offline	did you get the pop and bang you wished for ?

Nov 8th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Car booked in for Saturday morning so will let you know on Saturday afternoon ... I'm sure I won't be disappointed GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 12th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Updated post installation Update: Following on from my earlier post I had my yearly belt change + GTT manifold and boost gauge fitted on Saturday by Roland. Roland gave my MCS a clean bill of health before and after fitting + we record an impressive 30-70mph 3rd gear acceleration time of about 5.7 seconds. I’m really pleased with the manifold as it seems to have smoothed out the power delivery slightly and the car seems even keener to rev (especially at higher revs). Noise wise its spot on, in conjunction with the previously installed re-route pipe the noise is perfect i.e. not too loud when cruising at 70 – 80 mph ish but raspy when playing. One thing that Roland did notice (and fix) was that my oil level was slightly high; not good considering the last oil change was performed by a dealer. I normally check to make sure the level is not low rather than too high …. Something worth bearing in mind Oh and the boost gauge is a neat bit of kit. I already had a Scanguage2 which is great bit of kit (especially for the money) but you can’t beat an analogue gauge (i.e. much easier to read quickly). Not sure what my next mod will be as the car now feels pretty much spot on in my opinion; I seem to remember I said this before ….. GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 12th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
lucachiarelli Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darwen Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 514 Offline	How is the boost gauge? Mine should be arriving 2moro

Nov 12th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lucachiarelli (original) How is the boost gauge? Mine should be arriving 2moro Very good Nice and easy to read without taking your eyes off the road + interesting to watch Also useful to know I'm generating the correct levels of boost i.e. 15-17psi GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

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