Phill440 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hi all, I've been meaning to start a thread on my project for a while but only now am i getting on to it. My Manta is in daily use so this will be a slow progress thread. I have done a few bits already which I'll upload shortly but wanted to show off my next weekend project, a brake upgrade This will be the first "major" upgrade I guess and I'm quite excited to get into it. I've gotten myself a Wilwood 4 pot/vented disc conversion as the original sliders were starting to bind (any excuse really!!!). I know many of you have done brake upgrades using various caliper and disc combos, however I'm a sucker for "trick" looking parts and I wanted a bolt on kit. I've got to say, I'm not disappointed with these calipers, I almost don't want to fit them!! I'll post up an account of how I get on with these, along with some pics if people are interested. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Sounds good - do Wilwood actually market it as a kit for the Manta then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ems Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) I've been using Wilwood Midilite calipers and vented discs on my current Manta and the previous one. They're much better than the sliding calipers. Are you using drums or discs on the back? The kits are available from Rally Design. Edited August 29, 2018 by Ems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill440 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Ems said: I've been using Wilwood Midilite calipers and vented discs on my current Manta and the previous one. They're much better than the sliding calipers. Are you using drums or discs on the back? The kits are available from Rally Design. Still have drums on the back at the moment but have been thinking that I might update to rear discs in the future. The calipers are things of beauty, love the finish and the look proper race spec with the cross drilled discs😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill440 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 1 hour ago, IanMc said: Sounds good - do Wilwood actually market it as a kit for the Manta then? Motorsport tools.com do the kit with choices of caliper (Dynalyte and Midilyte) and disc sizes and either standard or cross drilled vented discs. I’ve gone for the standard 246mm diameter cross drilled discs and dynalyte calipers so I can keep the standard alloys 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill440 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Cooling System Upgrade Earlier in the year the original radiator finally gave up and so I chose RadTec for a high efficiency alloy radiator. Really pleased with both the product and service from RadTec! I also got a full silicon hose set from Retropower which proved to be a worth while exercise as most of the hoses were split or splitting underneath the clamps. I dont know if anyone else has had this but when installing silicon hoses they don't seal like rubber, and so you have to keep re tightening them. Does anyone know if there are specific hose clamps for silicon hoses as I just bought new standard hose clamps? The instal was straightforward, although i did have to shave down the top rubber radiator supports as the rad/rad brackets were slightly wider than the original. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Installed Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 On 31/08/2018 at 16:07, Phill440 said: Cooling System Upgrade Earlier in the year the original radiator finally gave up and so I chose RadTec for a high efficiency alloy radiator. Really pleased with both the product and service from RadTec! I also got a full silicon hose set from Retropower which proved to be a worth while exercise as most of the hoses were split or splitting underneath the clamps. I dont know if anyone else has had this but when installing silicon hoses they don't seal like rubber, and so you have to keep re tightening them. Does anyone know if there are specific hose clamps for silicon hoses as I just bought new standard hose clamps? The instal was straightforward, although i did have to shave down the top rubber radiator supports as the rad/rad brackets were slightly wider than the original. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Installed Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I have read you're supposed to use proper hose clamps with silicon hoses rather than jubilee style. A proper hose clamp applies even pressure all the way around the joint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill440 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Thanks Snowy, that would make sense. I've not seen hose clamps specifically for silicon hoses advertised anywhere though (only huge ones for turbo hoses).......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickfrad Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Maybe the wire clamps would work better with silicone hoses https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302434468926 I’ve had some rubbish jubilee ones before that are too weak and break if over tightened. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 There is metal springs inside the original rubber radiator hoses to give them support, did you put them back inside the silicone hoses or just leave them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Mike. said: There is metal springs inside the original rubber radiator hoses to give them support, did you put them back inside the silicone hoses or just leave them out? I’ve never seen those, what do they look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) This spring was inside the hose that attaches to the water pump, I presumed it was to keep the hose in shape when the rubber gets hot?...... I’m guessing here, every day is a school day! Edited September 13, 2018 by Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mike. said: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. This spring was inside the hose that attaches to the water pump, I presumed it was to keep the hose in shape when the rubber gets hot? every day is a school day! Very interesting, thanks Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill440 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Mike. said: There is metal springs inside the original rubber radiator hoses to give them support, did you put them back inside the silicone hoses or just leave them out? I don’t actually remember seeing those in there......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I had that spring on mine and i believe it is to keep the hose in shape, i refitted mine. I also found one on a 3.0 Monza sometime ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Mine has it well. Have a new here and that has one in. Assume its there to stop it collapsing from the pump pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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