GAZ3256 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 (edited) Would I be right in thinking thinking this is the one I have to buy and modify for a Lupo Gti??http://www.kam-racing.com/product_info.php...products_id/419 Edited August 28, 2007 by GAZ3256 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanW Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 No.This one:http://www.kam-racing.com/product_info.php...products_id/643 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kam Racing Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 No.This one:http://www.kam-racing.com/product_info.php...products_id/643err thats the same part, just a club polo special offer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZ3256 Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Ok thanks for your help. Will place my order next week. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kam Racing Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Ok thanks for your help. Will place my order next week.Recieved your order tonight.. will ship it out tomorrow so you should get it wednesday style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Proberly been asked before, but what bit needs modifing to fit a lupo GTi?? is this something i could do my self?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hiya mate, i got one fitted to my Sport a couple of weeks ago, from the following pic you can see where it was heated up and bent, overall, probably bent about an inch to an inch and half.I took it to a local garage and got them to do it, with an oxy acetelene (sp.) torch. cools down quickly though because of swapping and changing from pipe to pipe so makes it not a quick job, would be handy if you had two of them though. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vworks41 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Hiya mate, i got one fitted to my Sport a couple of weeks ago, from the following pic you can see where it was heated up and bent, overall, probably bent about an inch to an inch and half.I took it to a local garage and got them to do it, with an oxy acetelene (sp.) torch. cools down quickly though because of swapping and changing from pipe to pipe so makes it not a quick job, would be handy if you had two of them though. border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Ah right, so it just the bend angle on the down pipe then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) As far as i have gathered yeah. Though it't be nice if the angle was known, could do with being angled not as much as it's currently quite close to the undershield. Trial and error i guess of different peoples setups. Edited August 9, 2007 by Tallika_Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZ3256 Posted August 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 What is the reason for changing the angle, is it to do with the position of the lambda on the new manifold by any chance? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I think it's to clear the sump or sub frame, it's quite awkward when fitting, was fouling on the fan and oil filter when trying to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Is it because it is designed for an engine that isn't as tall as the GTI 1.6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 On the Lupo GTI, its the sump thats in the way.Thats because the Lupo GTI does not share the same sump design as the rest of the VW range (due to the hydrolic clutch Id guess)The polo GTI using the same sump as the Lupo sport, and also the polo 1.4 16v (what the manifold was designed for) so it fits the sump, but catches on the sub frame.No idea why, I guess its because they cost £150 and not the £600 Supersprint wanted when they sold them.Not a bad job though, easiest part of the fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Not a bad job though, easiest part of the fitting.Amen to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZ3256 Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Cheers for all the help folks. Should hopefully have it fitted soon, going to a custom exhaust specialist tomorrow to let them have a look. Oh just one more question, how long roughly has it taken you guys to fit them in the past??? Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Working on my own with limited lifting capabilties from my jack and stands it took a few hours to do. (not including wrapping it, that itself took about as long as half the length of Beetlejuice style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />) My only problem still is that it's still blowing a bit, though i'll sort that out at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 It took me an hour to wrap the manifold before fitting it.An hour to remove the old manifold and loosen the Alternator.Half hour to place the new manifold in the engine bay!! Lots of swearing.Half hour to remove the wrap when I realised the manifold needed heating and bending. Again, lots more swearing.Half hour to bend the pipe.A hour to cut the old system (Buy a pipe cutter!) More swearing.A hour and half to weld a flexi joint onto the Cat' and down pipe and attach the exhaust to the manifold.Two hours to make up a new loom for the lambda probe and route the wiring.Long job, but probably enjoyed it more than any other task Ive taken on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Isnt it just a direct replacment bar bending andi? why did u have to cut your system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Isnt it just a direct replacment bar bending andi?Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZ3256 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Well guys the manifold is on (was charged 4 hours labour) and the difference is incredible, see power graph below, the "before" power run is in the background 15.5bhp and 6lb/ft difference Edited August 28, 2007 by GAZ3256 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Nice one, your wheel power is probably going to be my engine power! Should really get mine roaded, before i start modding other bits and pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Blue Eyes Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Very nice. What mods have you got to get that figure? Just the manifold?Also, are there any lights on (emissions light) or anyting like that now that the manifold is fitted.Looking into one of these in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_Gti Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 sorry but i can't see the graph very good? whats your bhp before fitting the new manifold and after fitting the new manifold?also what garage did this for you if you dont mind me asking? did u just supply the manifold and then got changed 4 hours labour and thats it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZ3256 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 The before figure was 128.8bhp, 114lbft and the after figure is 144.3bhp, 120lbft. Sounds incredible now. Got it done at Sounds of Silence, yes i supplied the manifold and got charged 4 hours labour at £25 + VAT. But had it back at them a few times since. No other mods, just a BMC (which was fitted on the 1st run to) and always ran on Shell V-power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Blue Eyes Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 The before figure was 128.8bhp, 114lbft and the after figure is 144.3bhp, 120lbft. Sounds incredible now. Got it done at Sounds of Silence, yes i supplied the manifold and got charged 4 hours labour at £25 + VAT. But had it back at them a few times since. No other mods, just a BMC (which was fitted on the 1st run to) and always ran on Shell V-power.very impressive.Do you have a straight through exhaust fitted too? Or just standard?Any improvement on sound etc? Also..any lights on the dash coming on..or is it all running good?Sry about all the q's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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