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[AndyMiniMad.]

Exhaust bits arrived today, Mmmmmmm I love shiney bits.



Hope to get it all fitted on saturday.

[AndyMiniMad.]

I finished work early this week so got time to fit the exhaust to day, First job was to wrap the LCB in this stuff.



Then I fitted the manifold using a new big bore gasket.



And then the rest ot the system just slid on, a perfect fit, no wiggling or liggling about, just slid it on and tightened up the clamps.
Sorry about the last pic, but i dont have a ramp so could not get any pics of the underside. But its not very exciting under there really.



Im off for a scud now so will post a report later on.

[AndyMiniMad.]

Well Im back!! and......Eerrmm....its very quiet!!!! The LCB works well, I would not have believed it if I had not experienced it for myself, Just goes to show a decent exhaust does make a difference. The old exhaust was ultra noisy and the car sounded like it was doing a million miles an hour at twenty. But I have to say im very pleased with the overall results, It really goes well once on cam. Funny thing is though, It used to come on cam at 2500revs..And now it comes on at nearer 3000....Whats all that about?

[analogue_radio]

Lovely!

I've got the same exhaust to go on mine so it's good to hear it's a top notch!

[CaptainBland08]

havent a clue at the change in cam... probably something to do with the change in back pressure... dont worry tho... youll find the exhaust still needs to bed in and line itself with carbon and soot etc... mine sounded uber quiet when i stuck it on... even tho mine was the single box... but after about 100 miles it really started to clear its throat nicely:)

not sure why they recommended the double box to you??? i was always under the impression that the single was the better performing???

chris

[AndyMiniMad.]

havent a clue at the change in cam... probably something to do with the change in back pressure... dont worry tho... youll find the exhaust still needs to bed in and line itself with carbon and soot etc... mine sounded uber quiet when i stuck it on... even tho mine was the single box... but after about 100 miles it really started to clear its throat nicely:)

not sure why they recommended the double box to you??? i was always under the impression that the single was the better performing???

chris

Thanks Chris.... Yeah..I was on the Thistle Run this weekend. 300 miles of fast driving. And your right, it sounds much better now. Once the revs are up it gets a lovely "bark". The guys at Maniflow said this is the best setup for my engine spec. And to be honnest I dont know enough about it. So just went with what they said. Ive had a look at the Yellow bible and its all a bit over my head. I understand the flow and pulse stuff in the LCB but then it all gets a bit to much for me when the bore size and lenght of pipe stuff kicks in.

[AndyMiniMad.]

So today I took some 2000 grit wet and dry to my paint and then a whole bottle of Auto Glym...Not to bad for a home spray job..









Took all bloody day, and my arms hurt!!!!! But he is ready for the show stand at Kirkhill gala day on saturday. Im running the beer tent.....They must of been mad to let me loose with sooooooo much beer. Hope its a hot day and loads of thirsty people turn up. Its all for a good cause.....

Edit.....2000 grit NOT 200......If you use 200 grit on your paint it will make you cry.....

Edited by AndyMiniMad., 02 June 2011 - 05:40 PM.

[danny1]

Edit.....2000 grit NOT 200......If you use 200 grit on your paint it will make you cry.....

thats made me laugth

[CaptainBland08]

is that thistle run plaque a sticker or magnetic??? thats pretty cool...

nice job with the polishing:) has come out real nice indeed...

[AndyMiniMad.]

is that thistle run plaque a sticker or magnetic??? thats pretty cool...

nice job with the polishing:) has come out real nice indeed...

Its a magnetic jobby.... As are the door numbers.....Came with the run pack....Great event, well organised, and some superb Minis.

Edited by AndyMiniMad., 03 June 2011 - 10:40 PM.

[AndyMiniMad.]

Had a great time at the Kirkhill Gala on saturday and we sold a record amount of booze!!! (It was very sunny which always helps) "Elvis" made an apperance on the main stage and performed a superb set. Thanks to all you thirsty revellers....The car went down great too. kept having to tell the kids to stop playing with all the switches tho. Went to start it up at the end and every thing was on...Lights, wipers, flashers, fogs, pumps, Aux fans,........well you know what kids are like...but no harm done and they loved crawling all over it.

[dougie1142]

Really inspiring to do something similar engine and box wise.. Looks like you did a great job

[AndyMiniMad.]

Really inspiring to do something similar engine and box wise.. Looks like you did a great job

Thanks....Yes its really loosening up now....although it has not been all plain sailing as im sure you have read...Had it Torque steering through the first 3 gears yesterday....Im going to run out rubber if I dont calm down....but its just sooooo much fun.....Will be taking it up to the old runway at Tain next weekend for a timmed 0-60 run and quater mile....Should be fun.

[AndyMiniMad.]

Ok so i know some of you will think im a bit daft but ive put my old exhaust back on.....



This Maniflow system is the dogs dangglies as far as Im told....But it just doesnt rasp and bark like my old 2 inch straight through system....Sooooooo I kept the Maniflow stage 2 freeflow LCB fitted..(Im not totally crazy), and fitted my straight through system to it..



Ive now got my lovely popping......Raspy noises back with no significant loss of power....well maybe a couple of horses had to be put down....

Edited by AndyMiniMad., 08 June 2011 - 12:08 PM.

[CaptainBland08]

you should consider trying a straight through link pipe for the maniflow... mine was louder than the rc40 single box i had...

i honestly not sure why they said go for a twin box system:S straight through is where its at boys!

Chris