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JCW_MC · Feb 7th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Which manifold is the best for the cooper? I was having another look at the lohens mini one and its sounds great so iv decided to go for a manifold next. I've got the JCW exhaust at the moment so hopefully that will give it a nice note like the lohens one. Just dont no which manifold to go for. Do they make much difference in terms of exhaust note and power? I reckon a £500 manifold would be a far better investment than a £300 chip as every1 seems to say that the chips arnt really worth it on the cooper plus iv got the JCW remap anyways so it would probably be a waste of money so i reckon manifold for the next upgrade. Any advice is appreciated because i dont really have much knowledge on them.

cheers

minioneandrew · Feb 8th, 2008, 12:32 PM

I had the janspeed manifold on my remaped ONE, with the decat pipe. I only really noticed, faster pick up, and it was quicker higher up the revs. Still good though. With the window down, you can hear the gases rushing through it. Really nice sound

Richard Crofts · Feb 8th, 2008, 01:33 PM

I'd go with milltek. I run it on my S and its great, but as its not mad massive its also very good on the coopers. Would mate up to the JCW soundkit exhaust really well. The Janspeed and GTT manifolds are even better but a touch more expensive and also very large diameter so theres a certain amount of internal lippage when you marry the GTT/Janspeed to a stock cooper/ONE size exhaust or even a JCW soundkit unit.

Just my opinion...but milly is a better option and it retains the CAT (so do gtt and jani but its not worth the bother of the sections for possible de-cat IMO as its actually illegal to not have it in when on the road, despite rumours that its only nessessary for the MOT) in a single section unit.

GTT 280 · Feb 9th, 2008, 02:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

I'd go with milltek. I run it on my S and its great, but as its not mad massive its also very good on the coopers. Would mate up to the JCW soundkit exhaust really well. The Janspeed and GTT manifolds are even better but a touch more expensive and also very large diameter so theres a certain amount of internal lippage when you marry the GTT/Janspeed to a stock cooper/ONE size exhaust or even a JCW soundkit unit.

Just my opinion...but milly is a better option and it retains the CAT (so do gtt and jani but its not worth the bother of the sections for possible de-cat IMO as its actually illegal to not have it in when on the road, despite rumours that its only nessessary for the MOT) in a single section unit.

Don't forget... the Janspeed or GTT manifold has a replaceable CAT so this can save money when it needs replacing, unless you want to purchase a whole manifold for another £500 ?

Cheers,
K.

Paul Webster · Feb 9th, 2008, 07:46 PM

The Janspeed / Gtt manifold port alignment is the best, it also matches most CNC heads where others dont.

£495 incl vat from us.

MINI-Morgan · Feb 9th, 2008, 08:24 PM

Arent we talking about S manifolds on a Cooper? Anyone tested the impact on performance?

Paul Webster · Feb 9th, 2008, 10:50 PM

We posted cooper manifold comparison a while back if u can find it, though if you have a desire to go to am S eventually..............

Fisher · Feb 9th, 2008, 11:54 PM

OBX is best ratio price/performance.

Supersprint is very good exhaust and the OBX is copy of it. I am very satisfied with it!

GTT 280 · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:59 AM

aren't copies usually short term failures??

Cheers,
K.

PR04SAT · Feb 16th, 2008, 08:18 PM

i bought a manifold after 2 hours of trying to get the old one out and new 1 in left it on for a day and decided it was to loud as car already had scopripon system with stndard manifold

Feb 7th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#1
JCW_MC I LOVE MY MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.IRELAND Local Time: 10:00 PM Posts: 146 Offline	Manifold Which manifold is the best for the cooper? I was having another look at the lohens mini one and its sounds great so iv decided to go for a manifold next. I've got the JCW exhaust at the moment so hopefully that will give it a nice note like the lohens one. Just dont no which manifold to go for. Do they make much difference in terms of exhaust note and power? I reckon a £500 manifold would be a far better investment than a £300 chip as every1 seems to say that the chips arnt really worth it on the cooper plus iv got the JCW remap anyways so it would probably be a waste of money so i reckon manifold for the next upgrade. Any advice is appreciated because i dont really have much knowledge on them. cheers

Feb 8th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 329 Offline	I had the janspeed manifold on my remaped ONE, with the decat pipe. I only really noticed, faster pick up, and it was quicker higher up the revs. Still good though. With the window down, you can hear the gases rushing through it. Really nice sound Superchargedddddddddd!

Feb 9th, 2008, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 2,348 Offline	Replaceable Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) I'd go with milltek. I run it on my S and its great, but as its not mad massive its also very good on the coopers. Would mate up to the JCW soundkit exhaust really well. The Janspeed and GTT manifolds are even better but a touch more expensive and also very large diameter so theres a certain amount of internal lippage when you marry the GTT/Janspeed to a stock cooper/ONE size exhaust or even a JCW soundkit unit. Just my opinion...but milly is a better option and it retains the CAT (so do gtt and jani but its not worth the bother of the sections for possible de-cat IMO as its actually illegal to not have it in when on the road, despite rumours that its only nessessary for the MOT) in a single section unit. Don't forget... the Janspeed or GTT manifold has a replaceable CAT so this can save money when it needs replacing, unless you want to purchase a whole manifold for another £500 ? Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Feb 9th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	The Janspeed / Gtt manifold port alignment is the best, it also matches most CNC heads where others dont. £495 incl vat from us. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Feb 9th, 2008, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Arent we talking about S manifolds on a Cooper? Anyone tested the impact on performance? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Feb 8th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	I'd go with milltek. I run it on my S and its great, but as its not mad massive its also very good on the coopers. Would mate up to the JCW soundkit exhaust really well. The Janspeed and GTT manifolds are even better but a touch more expensive and also very large diameter so theres a certain amount of internal lippage when you marry the GTT/Janspeed to a stock cooper/ONE size exhaust or even a JCW soundkit unit. Just my opinion...but milly is a better option and it retains the CAT (so do gtt and jani but its not worth the bother of the sections for possible de-cat IMO as its actually illegal to not have it in when on the road, despite rumours that its only nessessary for the MOT) in a single section unit.

Feb 9th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	We posted cooper manifold comparison a while back if u can find it, though if you have a desire to go to am S eventually.............. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Feb 9th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fisher MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 10:00 PM Posts: 256 Offline	OBX is best ratio price/performance. Supersprint is very good exhaust and the OBX is copy of it. I am very satisfied with it!

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 09:00 PM Posts: 2,348 Offline	aren't copies usually short term failures?? Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Feb 16th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
PR04SAT MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 10:00 PM Posts: 8 Offline	i bought a manifold after 2 hours of trying to get the old one out and new 1 in left it on for a day and decided it was to loud as car already had scopripon system with stndard manifold

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