Devil Fish Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 DTM, I'm actually (as we speak) waiting for a complete set of braided aeroquips to arrive... so don't worry!! Which reminds me, I've got to phone my supplier to see where they have got to... oh and welcome to the forum!! Post up some details of your manta on the forum, would love to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt1970 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 DTM, I'm actually (as we speak) waiting for a complete set of braided aeroquips to arrive... so don't worry!! Which reminds me, I've got to phone my supplier to see where they have got to... oh and welcome to the forum!! Post up some details of your manta on the forum, would love to see... Hi where abouts in bristol are you guys as im in Bristol too,im in the process of doing my 87 berlinetta. Cheers carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'm in Chepstow, but James and the 400r + all his Mantas are Bradley Stoke way. You'll have to pop over one evening... Whereabouts are you? Also, you are more than welcome to attend the South Wales meets/shows etc. as James has for the last 3-4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt1970 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'm in Chepstow, but James and the 400r + all his Mantas are Bradley Stoke way. You'll have to pop over one evening... Whereabouts are you? Also, you are more than welcome to attend the South Wales meets/shows etc. as James has for the last 3-4 years. The car is in bradley stoke right opposite the hilton hotel i will have to pop over and see them Cheers Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Offered up the replacement nosecone last night (after spending about 2 hours extracting a replacement cross member and prepping it ready to weld on)... Starting to look like a car again! Sorry to poke a question on your project page but I'm in need of a full nosecone like this'un, did you get this from a supplier or was it just one you had in your own stash?? Looks a lot different from my early B's one! The gap in the middle is much bigger not to mention a damn sight less rustier. Hope the project is coming also okay, regards, Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Rick, it was cut from a scrapper, (and it was a replacement on the scrapper too...so its original origins are unknown, most likely off another scrapper!) And yes, its a later type. I still have the nose cone that was taken off my car, but it is more filler than metal and the lower valence has allready been reserved. Project on hold as James is on hols, and then Billing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ah I see, I wondered why it was painted silver It looks in top condition so I assumed it were new. I never realised the front nose was different on the B's with the exception of the four and two slot grills, it makes sence though not having all that extra metal to rot. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Aeroquips going on... not far off starting this bad boy up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 more fuel linage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Just added some old photos of the car from the 80's on the first post! Back in the present, the car is booked in for an exhaust on saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 lot's of good work going in there Daz.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Cheers Stu, we'll be 400r borthers soon Put the Borbets on last night (now with Opel blitz centre caps), car is pretty much ready for paint. Also, for first time in 5 years the car moved under it's own power! To say that I'm getting excited would be the biggest understatement of all time. Obviously, it will be lowered with new suspension but here's some shots of the current state... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Finally, I get to use some of my skills, vacuuming is a complex art and takes a lot of practice to get right, ain't no dust in that boot now. It's also important to use the best equipment, Henry comes highly recommended. You should also wear a vac mask to avoid vac eye. I'll get me coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 ah i wish my dad had been cool enough to have a manta as a family car. if I'd let his influences rule I would be into volvo 240's!! carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 The car spent today at Infinity Exhausts in Yate after and early morning tow from Patchway. It now has a spanking custom built stainless steel exhaust system. Collected it tonight, we can now run it up properly, check levels etc prior to MOT. The paintshop has space next month so watch this space!! Nearly there now!! Then to the dyno........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverwd Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 The car spent today at Infinity Exhausts in Yate after and early morning tow from Patchway. It now has a spanking custom built stainless steel exhaust system. Collected it tonight, we can now run it up properly, check levels etc prior to MOT. The paintshop has space next month so watch this space!! Nearly there now!! Then to the dyno........ JUST READ THROUGH YOUR POST .. FANTASTIC WORK ON YOUR MANTA400 REPLICIA,,,, I ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SAME JOB .. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I TOO PAID WELL OVER £1200 FOR A KIT FROM SAME PEOPLE AS YOU & FOR THAT MONEY I THOUGHT THE KIT WOULD BE A NEAR PERFECT FIT HOW WRONG CAN YOU BE .. HAVE SPENT ENDLESS HOURS GETTING THE KIT TO FIT CORRECTLY.. A LITTLE MORE TIME IN MAKING GOOD MOULDS WOULD MAKE LIFE SO MUCH EASIER FOR THE BUYER.. HAVE FITTED THE REAR ARCHES IN THE SAME WAY AS YOU , ITS THE ONLY WAY TO GO .... LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE PICTURE OF FINISHED CAR.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Glad I'm not the only one who had high expectations for the kit... but as the Doc has said, it's still better than the others. Thanks for the comments Dave, post your project up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhealy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Lovely looking job. Did you get a difference in performance from throttle bodies rather than carbs. keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Can't tell yet, as it needs to be rolling road tuned/set-up etc. But they are supposed to produce more power than a carb set-up. Its just on a basic map at the moment to get the engine running, the ECU hasn't even been told what engine its on yet! Should hopefully be running 200+bhp if QED's figures are correct. Main benefit over carbs (other than increased power) is reliability and the fact that you can set-up a series of different maps depending on what kind of driving you are doing (ie road, track etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantamike Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 all looks very tasty! keep up the good work and get a film in of the rolling road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I hate to sound all boring and practical but as well as daily driveability, the feeling was that Darren would get better fuel economy from FI as opposed to those Webber carbs pouring fuel in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Better fuel economy when not on an extreme map anyway James's modified alty bracket... and the shiny shiny stainless exhaust made and fitted by Infinity Exhausts in Yate, Bristol. Shocks and springs now on order with TJM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantamike Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 even more shiny bits!! looks fantastic, the end is coming in sight, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 That's all looking bloody brilliant, the anthracite paintwork over a rep 400 body is going to be original (an in unique, not concourse terms!) not that 400's and replicas look bad in white, it's just nice to see something different, can't wait to see it sprayed up. Sorry to be a pain but just a few queries. Fistly have you used braided flexi hose for the entire length of the system? I thought the underbody needed to be solid for most of the underside for MOT type purposes but it'd be very handy if this is not true. Also, given that I should be chopping a replacement nosecone tomorrow, could I trouble James to let me know what areas need to be welded, is it just the flat edges close to the front ends of the chassis rails and onto the inner wings behind the headlamps or is there some underneath work involved also? Lastly Darren, I'm sure you'd have got better suction with a Dyson over a Henry!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 God, it seems like so long ago. Nose cone removal- Spot welds slam panel to wing rails, spot welds inner wings to nose cone flange, spot welds engine bay above chassis rails and 4 spots radiator bottom mount (to release valence) Best advice is to chop the legs and a few inches up the inner wings and salvage/prep the nose at your leisure on the garage floor. This job is not for the faint hearted though- I reckon most people could fit one, but patience and an "eye" is required to get uniform shut lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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