Changing Manifold's

[ckh]

Hi all

Does anyone know what's the best steps to change the manifold?

Do I need to drop the subframe, I know the ARB needs to be.

Thanks!

 

[petie180]

No you dont have touch the subframe..spilt it from the b pipe and then go from there..

 

[ckh]

i got a buddyclub manifold at the moment

 

[petie180]

It should come out with no probs atal you just need undo the 2 o2 sensors split from the b pipe and then work from the top of the engine to undo the nuts that hold it on to the engine..it may even come out without touching the anti roll bar..

 

[ckh]

thanks will give it a try

 

[petie180]

Just take your time and you should be grand..the b pipe bolts and nuts could be tight pretty common but you need a 22mm spanner for the o2 sensors be careful not to damage them when you have them out..as for the arb I would try and take the Mani out without touching it at first

 

[leejw87]

If your splitting the cat from the manifold first you can take the manifold out through the top of the engine bay.. I found that easier as it gave abit more room to manoveur.

 

[petie180]

If your splitting the cat from the manifold first you can take the manifold out through the top of the engine bay.. I found that easier as it gave abit more room to manoveur.

that's if it's a standard manifold his is a Buddyclub..I agree with you though I took mine through the top 2

 

[ckh]

thanks all!

got it out from the bottom, dropped the ARB, didnt split the Buddy Club manifold either as i could.

 

[C&S Evo7]

one thing you should do is a datalog with kmanager now you have changed the exhaust, there is a good chance the fuel map might need a tweek

 

[ckh]

one thing you should do is a datalog with kmanager now you have changed the exhaust, there is a good chance the fuel map might need a tweek

ok will do thanks

 

[DC5_Bonson]

Best to get the car on a ramp and do it. You will find it 10 times harder to unbolt the 2-1 section using just axle stands.

 

[ckh]

Car not able to rev above 4k rpm the Rev meter starts flicking like mad if i try to.

EML is on, my Vtec is at 4k rpm too

any ideas?

 

[petie180]

Try taking battery termal off and back on that put my eml out for me

 

[ckh]

Just done that, seems ok for now......but im still unsure.....need to drive it more

thanks petie180

 

[petie180]

No problem..as for the fine tuning I am out of my depth there..

 

[Stylesa]

Car not able to rev above 4k rpm the Rev meter starts flicking like mad if i try to.

EML is on, my Vtec is at 4k rpm too

any ideas?

With the standard manifold back on?

 

[ckh]

With the standard manifold back on?

no with a Spoon 4-2, Mugen 2-1 and Exahust

Gave the negative connector a clean and reset all good now....sounds great! :xgrin: