MTM Manifolds

[flashyg]

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

[davs4]

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

[flashyg]

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?

[grizz]

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

[flashyg]

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

[s4woody]

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

[flashyg]

special offer only while stocks last to you only e3250 delivered

[QuantumJohn]

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

John

[s4woody]

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

[dummi]

wow nice

[fade2grey]

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?

[MarkB]

They don't look like they are

[flashyg]

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

[dummi]

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

[flashyg]

think grizz has standard comparisons.