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Just got new mtm manifolds they arrived yesterday. They Truly are Nice .

I wonder if I should Ceramic Coat them?

And Or

Wrap them in a heat proof material.

Do other people do this?

I also may get the downpipes ceramic coated and / or wrapped in heat proof wrap, is this a good idea?.

I also may get heat proof small blankets to cover the turbos to keep down temps do you guys do this.

Other questions Sorry!
Should I re-use all small parts currently on the car when replacing the manifolds turbos and downpipes (gaskets nuts and bolts etc)?

Thanks for your help. G

You lucky git Ceramic coat them thats my plan aswell...these guys do coatings that may be worth a call.............. http://www.poeton.co.uk/w1/company/contact.htm

thanks, spent a long time wanting them and boy they do cost!

Any other suggestions I'm in Manchester area Also more info on heat wrap anyone?

I've got some of this stuff for mine .
http://www.thermotec.com/products/products.html . grizz

superb range. What should I do regarding gaskets round turbos, flanges manifold to turbo and gas outlets to manifolds?

can we have a pic or 2 and some prices please..cost of manifolds including postage..thanks...

special offer only while stocks last to you only e3250 delivered

New gaskets every time. Generally if the nuts are locking versions these should be new when replaced as well.

John

so i take it there better than tubular manifolds..and was the e3250 in euro,s..

wow nice

yup, wrap them in thermal wrap (loose-ish, it should shrink when heated initially) hotter exhaust gasses move faster - plus it should help reduce under bonnet temps & heat soak when stationary.

Ceramic coating would depend on the cost, it can be good but it's not magic beans..

Do you know if they are 'acoustic' equal length? - ie the exhaust pulses all arrive at the flange timed correctly for maximum pull through the exhaust system?

They don't look like they are

not sure on design, I think they would be too big to fit in the space for this type of system!

Moderators: sorry for posting on s4 forum just wanted some attention,

very juvenile I know

So guys would you bother with ceramic coating if you were going to wrap?

Gordon

well smooth surface would promote faster moving exhaust gas which has to help fow through the engine and exhaust flow, i would if i was spending like you have on the mani's.. im suprised they werent coated standard. looks like a very solid set do you have a pic next to the oe manis, interesting to know what their design requirements were . they certainly should hold heaps of boost though

think grizz has standard comparisons.