batz Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 looking for a manta b coup, for track days etc, any condion ,would like redtop engine, lsd diff, fully caged shell etc, but open to ant suggestions, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrNick Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 got his beut for sale £3200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrNick Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 they must be popular in scotland as i saw 2 at knock hill this weekend .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fermanta Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) From Totalopel.com http://totalopel.com/forum/showthread.php?p=116484#post116484 Edit: Link fixed. Spec and pics lads : Body. Coupe. Any repairs that needed to be done were by myself. Paintwork is excellent. It was fully resprayed about six years ago. Lightened steel doors. Steel bonnet. Fibreglass coupe three piece spoiler (it will not sag). Gt/e bodykit.Elegance rear bumper. The fuel pump is located inside the boot. The whole car was sandblasted and the underneath is white gloss. No underseal anywhere on the car. "Plastics for performance Ltd". fulll moulded polycarbonate window kit with door sliders. This kit costs over 600 sterling. I also have a full set of perfect glass to go with it and door window winders. Interior. Safety devices six point cage. Reclining bucket seats (not certified). Interior fire extinguisher.Custom dash with new oil pressure gauge and water temp gauge in heater pods. Separate interior electrical heaters inside dash. Manual override electric fan switch. Fuel pump switch. Heater switches. Engine. New type C20XE engine on jenvey throttle bodies on Omex600 ECU. Porus sleeved GM ported head. Approx 800 miles since built. Mapped by Martin Treacy in westward Precision engineering in Enfield and producing 186 bhp.(Printout to prove).I have spent over 6000 on this engine. I have rebuilt every part of this engine myself. I created a full blog on the vxopel.com site and i have it attached to this email. Its a full documented rebuild and all of the costs involved. Since that rebuild i have gotten bronze valve guides fitted and a new head gasket because a little piece of an old steel valve guide broke off and set into the top of one of the pistons approx 12 months ago. Running Gear. Manta 1.8 5 speed gearbox with quick shift linkage.Welded rear 1.8 diff. I have an open 1.8 axle and also I have a welded 2.0 gt/e axle also going with it. Quiafe Quick steering rack. 2.2 turns lock to lock. I have a standard one also. Brakes. Calibra 16v front callipers on Carlton discs. Rear Zafira calipers and disks. The manual handbrake works perfect. Hydraulic handbrake also.Braided brake lines throughout. New copper lines. Girling pedal box with a remote controller to bias the front/rear pressures. Suspension Spax adjustable shocks on 60mm springs. All of the suspension bushings and balljoints were renewed in the last five years. Wheels Ronal 14 inch gte wheels. I have a full spare set of ronal gte wheels with track tyres. (Soft compound) Edited October 1, 2012 by Fermanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mk2 cossie Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 this is my car and still for sale ,i have the old english reg ,it is a very solid car with no rust what so ever and real sweet engine also drives lovely pm me or call me on 00353876308811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 ANY ONE KNOW IF MRNICK STILL HAS THE V8 MANTA FOR SALE DOES HE HAVE A CONTACT TEL NUMBER ANY HELP WILL BE GREAT THANKS PETER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 ??????? still no news on mrnick can anyone contact him on my behalf to see if he still has the manta for sale or if he has sold it thanks peter or if anyone has anyone knows if its been sold thanks again peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuviteer Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Have you seen this one. Needs a bit of work. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/opel-manta-v8-/221144638187?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item337d3f62eb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 yes but its not complete thanks for that peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) manta v8 off mrnick has been sold anyone got a manta b v8 or a 16v one for sale rally prepped track car not bothered about condition or sunroof must be something or someone out there cash waiting Edited November 2, 2012 by peter evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 cossie Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 mines still for sale price drop to 8k euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 no but thanks out of my range but car looks awsome good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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