Shaddow Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Ok, so JapSpeed 4-2-1 manifold ordered along with some heatwrap.Let the wrapping process begin:Not an easy job as some of the pipes are so close together. But did it as well as i could.Then discovered old jack wont lift car high enough to drop old manifold out and fit new one so of to Halfrauds for a 4x4 jack.Hmm... ground clearance!!!Old manifold is out after some WD40 and bit of engineering persuation!New manifold ready for fitting:And its on!!!Start car and watch her smoke as she heats up and dries the heat wrap!Next, time do do my foglights. Replace yellowish 100W bulbs for LED.New LED ones dont looks as bright, but atleast fits in with HID's and LED side lights.Now to make some time to clean engine bay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 quick note on the H3 bulbs. I bought a pair of those and they popped the fuse. I not have a pair of PIAA plasma fx bulbs and they are very white and very bright. have a look on ebay as they aren't sold anymore I dont think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civicturbo79 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Top work I like what you have done there , the heat warp is abit of a pain in the bum i have warped may manifolds . Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 iv heard from someone that that heatwrap is a big no nothey fitted it and it smoked and smoked and smoked and smoked and smoked and smoked and never stoped as of that the fumes ware getting into the cabin, sooooooooooooo they had to remove itthey said in the wet weather the wrap was soaking up moisture and getting weti realy want to warp a mani when i get onedid this happen to you, do you get the fumes/smell in the cabin, has it stoped smokeingand did you put it on dry or wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddow Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 I soaked mine in water for a few min before fitting, and smoked quite a bit and smelt quite bad when first started car. Have done about 15miles in car and still smells a bit, but not nearly as bad. As for the smoke, cant see any. Will give it to atleast 50miles and see if it still gives of smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 yea get back to us on that mate! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 really liking what you've done with the car matey.good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan.. Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 why is there a cable running from the battery neg to the rocker neg point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottravenhill Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Alright mate lookin very nice. Can you list all you suspension and chassis mods please I need to do some tightening up on mine. The front end sounds like its falling to bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddow Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Cable is a grounding kit. So instead of having the car only grounded through 1 point, the kit grounds it through about 5 diffirent points.As for suspension and chassis stiffening:Meister R CoiloversD2 Rear Lower Control ArmsRover 400 Anti-Roll BarSkunk 2 rear lower tie barThis has made a HUGE difference in handling, but cant say which made the biggest difference as all were installed at the same time. But I know I can now take corners ALOT faster and I dont have any 4wheel drift anymore when going round a roundabout.Future plans for stiffness. Install PSWord JDM 3point front upper strut brace along with a Front lower H brace. but to be honest the chassis is quite stiff as it is now. (When jacking front up, rear lifts with it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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