Manta again Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) I know this might have been asked before but any info greatly appreciated to help collect parts for my TE project. Does the Ashley exhaust manifold fit past the stabiliser bar? If not what manifold does fit or have I got to custom build? I assume that I use the cover plate from the XE engine and friction plate from a 1.8. If not whats the correct combo? Thanks in advance. Oh where can I get engine build info for the XE, just have a collection of parts at the mo Edited April 18, 2011 by Manta again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I know this is off topic but a TE replica really should have a straight six shouldnt it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Maybe but a straight six is such a heavy lump, I want to make a visual replica but with a more modern engine (if you can call an XE modern these days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 BMW and TVR use alloy straight six engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
399Road Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Manta Again, My mate Rob is currently building a 16V Manta A. The Ashley manifold doesn't clear the Anti roll bar and it also needs a bit of adapting under the car to stop it catching the floor. He's seen people space the roll bar down to give a little extra clearance before but has decided to get another manifold custom made. When he first encountered the anti roll bar problem, I suggested we made some hybrid part Manta A and part Manta B lower suspension arms and the run the Manta B Anti roll bar in front of the crossmember like it is on a Manta B. You would need the Chassis brackets welding to your chassis rails as per Manta B. Another advantage of this set up would be availability of poly bushes. I don't know if anybody else has done this before and it might not work as nothing got measured up, it was just an idea I came up with whilst looking under his car and seemed like a cheap modification. Rob's forum I.d is ( BHP ). The Calibra Turbo friction plate would be a better idea than the 1800 plate but will be quite expensive as you'll probably have to buy a full clutch kit just for its friction plate. Good luck with your conversion...... Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 2.2 Carlton clutch disc is good, can be bought separately. A-series engine bay is narrower than the B and the ARB will be a problem so a custom manifold is the way to go. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Thanks for the info guys, I knew someone out there would have the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I can get you the correct clutch for the xe transplant. You need a 20 xe cover, a c20let friction plate and an curly 1800 release bearing. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/callybreaker/xe%20clutch/102_2477.jpg £80 for the clutch to suit 1800 clutch in comparison, puny http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/callybreaker/xe%20clutch/102_2483.jpg Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legin500 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Kevin, I like your reply on the clutch. What do you think I would need for this combo: x20xev 20seh flat flywheel manta 1800 gearbox Cheers Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Kevin, I like your reply on the clutch. What do you think I would need for this combo: x20xev 20seh flat flywheel manta 1800 gearbox Cheers Nigel. Hi Nigel Sorry i don't know about that combo Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.