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Steve X16XE

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Registered: 31st Dec 06
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3rd Aug 07 at 22:10

Finally got the Mantzel fitted. Took way too long. Managed to snap a bolt to hold the Mantzel on. I wasn't happy

I'll take some pics tomorrow. Taken a little drive round the block. It didn't seam that much quicker. Maybe a little hesitant when putting my foot down.

I think the drive to Stoke tomorrow will let be find out how much better it is.

willhouse

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5th Aug 07 at 19:25

get it round the rev range steve and you will soon notice the difference

Steve X16XE

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5th Aug 07 at 21:41

As soon as it hits 5k then it's off.

But when i change gear it's at 4500 and b4 there was more poke there. It's like the Vtec kicked in Yooooo

But i need to drill out the snapped bolt and fit it propperly. Then i'll know how it's meant to be.

willhouse

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5th Aug 07 at 21:45

my old dbilas picked up from 4.5 k and was really torquey all through the revs. im sure you will get used to it and will notice the difference more when you drive it on some good roads

Robin

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5th Aug 07 at 21:46

Need a remap, with a raised rev limit so you get rid of any flat spots and don't drop out of the power band when you change gear

daz 16v

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5th Aug 07 at 21:48

sounded good tho

TheCam

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5th Aug 07 at 23:00

good project, I'll be keeping an eye on this

willhouse

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6th Aug 07 at 18:17

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Need a remap, with a raised rev limit so you get rid of any flat spots and don't drop out of the power band when you change gear

mine never dropped from the powerband when changing gear

or does this occur with only mantzels? as my dbilas was fine on standard limit

Olsrey

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Registered: 13th Jan 07
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6th Aug 07 at 18:27

quote:
Originally posted by willhouse

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Need a remap, with a raised rev limit so you get rid of any flat spots and don't drop out of the power band when you change gear

mine never dropped from the powerband when changing gear or does this occur with only mantzels? as my dbilas was fine on standard limit

Same with my dbilas

Robin

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6th Aug 07 at 18:31

Well, that's what Steve was describing here -

quote:
Originally posted by Steve X16XE
But when i change gear it's at 4500 and b4 there was more poke there. It's like the Vtec kicked in Yooooo

is he not?

Anyway, a remap will make it much better, no matter what.

Steve X16XE

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6th Aug 07 at 20:19

I think the remap might depend on how this engine is. It's smoking a lot at the mo and is not idleing. Feels like i have 359 cams

Went to the garage where i used to work and got the snapped bolt drilled out, tapped the threads again then fitted it all back together with gasket paste but that didn't work.

So in the end i limped it home. Drove to AutoVaux in my Astra and got another gasket and fitted it with lots of paste and i am now leaving it till the morning so the paste sets.

Steve X16XE

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7th Aug 07 at 22:59

Well, this afternoon i decided that more than 12 hours have passed and that the paste should have set by now.

So with finger crossed i turned the key, it started and the revs sat at 1100 rpm (choke).

So i went for a drive round the block and everything seamed ok. Picked up from 25mph in 5th with no problems

SORTED YES!!!

Whilst i was out i cought up to some traffic right behind a Z3 M. So i thought, why not.

We turned onto a 60 road and he gave it some stick and so i did. I manage to keep up "ish" but we started getting to silly speeds so he backed off and i did the same.

Result!!!!!! It works fine and i am very happy with it.

daz 16v

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7th Aug 07 at 23:02

glad you got it fixed

just needs a bucket seat now

Steve X16XE

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22nd Aug 07 at 23:11

Now i have a quickstift fitted to my Corsa i can not believe how i ever drove without one. It does what it says on the tin......

Here's some pics......... Spot the difference.

Steve X16XE

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22nd Aug 07 at 23:14

So far the two main things that i now think everyone who has either a C16XE, X16XE or a X14XE should get an inlet and a quickshift fitted. The car just feels sooooo much better. If you are thinking about buying one, DO IT. You'll be glad that you did.

Now i need to find a quickshift for a F23 box..................

daz 16v

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23rd Aug 07 at 13:08

thanks for the advance ste i may buy one tomorrow depending how much dave a robs off me

Steve X16XE

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31st Aug 07 at 18:15

Little update. Had my Corsa on the RR at Vsport again. The mantzel and gained 10.8 BHP.

Comparrison for before and after.

Wheel BHP.

Steve X16XE

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5th Sep 07 at 18:37

I've now fitted a cold air feed to the air box. But it has to go from behind the bumper and up the wing side. Dam power steering pump is in the way for now.

Sorry no pics. My crap nokia phone won't work at the mo.

Steve X16XE

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2nd Nov 07 at 21:57

Since my Astra is off the road my Corsa has now turned into a work horse.

Just fitted

2.4m long.

Then some wall tops, the guy at the place said that it all weighs 250kgs. I set the shocks to hard and i had no problems.

Cheers Willay

[Edited on 02-11-2007 by Steve X16XE]

jonnysri

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2nd Nov 07 at 22:01

schlammed

broster

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3rd Nov 07 at 09:44

man thats a bit lean at the top end there! id get it sorted asap..... running at lambda 1 at the top, fueling is messy!

perfect example that just bolting stuff on isnt necessarily the best thing to do for performance gains!

Steve X16XE

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6th Nov 07 at 00:53

What would you say would be the best thing to get it sorted?

If you say remap how much.

Thing is, if i get monster's engine, i'll be fitting some cams to it and remapping that engine coz it's better specked.

Butler

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6th Nov 07 at 02:22

Remaps are about 350

Steve X16XE

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18th Dec 07 at 19:27

I've been removing stuff form Monster's car and fitting it on mine....

60mm Gmax springs and dampers......

Before

After.....

Before.....

After......

Before......

After.....

FK Lights.......

Strut brace.......

I've got the rear ARB and the full straight through exhaust to fit tomorrow. Back to loud!!!!

Whittie

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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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18th Dec 07 at 19:42

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