MAC13 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 See My introduction in Hello Section and link to photos of car as she sits. In all my pride i never thought to take photos of the bad bits so they are to follow when i get a chance. Some cutting welding and painting will be needed but for now i just want to drive it, and see how its running. just had the tank and fuel system flushed and cleaned, full engine service, and will need to get cables brake pads, little things like that. Your help. So for now i just need to know is there anything else that springs to mind to you experts that i need check before i take it on the road? And most importantly I need a complete exhaust system, as the original is in bits. what would yous recommend? i done a quick search last night and sportex came up and was the only one i have looked at. Any comments on sportex exhausts? and other options? All input and opinions required and appreciated. Thanks, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC13 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/36763-introduction-and-rfi-please-read/ Edited August 27, 2014 by MAC13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi Alan, My good friend has a Sportex exhaust system on his Gold hatch and it sounds really good and gives you plenty of pops and bangs as well. I would personally recommend Sportex as the sound it gives is really good and I can never get over it when ever I go out in it. He is thinking of changing it though next time but I too don't know of the other options. Cheers, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonayres Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi Alan, I'm currently doing exactly the same as you - restoring a 1984 GT/E hatchback. It's currently had the engine and gearbox taken out and is about to be deprived of it's interior and windows. I've got to get an full exhaust system too. I saw the Sportex ones. I'm also looking into whether I can get a Jetex one. From the reports, its got a good throaty sound but its not as loud. From memory, I think Bosal do a system too. Hope that helps and good luck Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes that is another good exhaust the Jetex system and no it isn't as loud but a great sound. My godfather had one on his Exclusive coupe and they sound really good too but just not as loud. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC13 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 cheers for the response lads, waiting on a price on the jetex, but will most likely go with sportex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Also there is Ashley to consider they make great sounding exhausts for Mantas. I spoke to a friend of mine last night and he said there are two types of Jetex and they are about £500.00 for a full system. You will not regret Sportex. Jack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I have had a sportex on my hatch for the last 5 years. no problems and sounds lovely but without being too loud too. jack will back me up on this as he must of heard mine at billing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yes Paul it sounds alot different from my friends Sportex as that is very loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john p Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 bosal no longer do them but tracked down an old stock middle box at pg motor factors in matlock they still have another middle too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Also there is Ashley to consider they make great sounding exhausts for Mantas. I spoke to a friend of mine last night and he said there are two types of Jetex and they are about £500.00 for a full system. You will not regret Sportex. Jack. And just to add to that, ashley actually made all or most of the irmscher uk systems. I only know this because i went direct to ashley for my system (£200 up to the down pipes) and had a chat with them. Edited September 7, 2014 by evo3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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