birdy Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hello, my names Mark and i live in Sheffield. i had a Manta back in about 91, since then i had loads of different cars and bikes, from cosworths , supras mk3 and mk4, and loads of 4x4's and family cars!. at the moment i've got a GSX750 Rigid chop and a metro!, i dont know if its a case of rose tinted glasses but the Manta sticks out as the best car i've owned, this might have some thing to do with being young single and about 19 years old at the time!!. any way i' now got a steady job in one place( no travelling up and down country anymore) and a single seat chop is'nt so good for taking family out, im thinking about buying another Manta to relive my youth and get some shows in with my family. the only thing is i'd like a carb model as one thing that sticks out in my mind is the induction roar from the ITG foam filter, oh and a 400 kit would be nice cheers mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hi Mark Welcome aboard Cheer's Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Welcome Good choice to get a Manta again... I did the same had a break but kept going back to them. Choices you have are vast but if you need a Carbed one it will probably be a 1800 or a modded GTE. Plently of Mantas are running 16V XE motors, and certainly go like they should have done. The GTE is more common than the 1800 and can be similarly priced as a like for like car depending on condition. 1800 Coupe non sunroof is the rarest of the mainstream ones while the GTE is the more common. Hope you find something, keep an eye on the For Sale section on here as well as the usual places, make sure you check before buying as with any old car they do have rust issues. Oh and Merry Christmas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Just 57i or Pug 205 adapter and cone filter the AFM (if you can make a simple bracket) on a GTE. Always inform your insurance of any modifications though. I think you may get nearly the same roar. These days I would not buy a Manta without lifting the carpets unless it was something special and I was prepared to take the hit on a rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 hi mark and welcome good luck in the search for a manta,take your time and a good un will turn up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Yes a warm welcome to you and good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vauxsenb Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Welcome, Good luck with the search, you might also consider an mk1 Cav coupe or Sportshatch as they were a little longer lasting than later Manta's due to the thicker steel used in the build process in these days, therefore may be surviving better now. Just a thought that may help broaden your search . . . . . . Cheers. Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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