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[siztenboots]

the bloke (Chris) selling them machines them, and a friend does the casting.

[Dave E]

Steve is this the one http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2a24066a01 might have to add this to this winters engine build.

[siztenboots]

yes that is the guy. I'll put up pics on the quality when I have it in my hands

[Dave E]

Cheers Steve

[techieboy]

You're a glutton for punishment Dave.

[Dave E]

Nope I'm absolutely confident 2013 will be a trouble free year for all things VX

[techieboy]

SORN'ing it for the year then? A trouble free year for you does sound appealing though. I've had one and it's remarkably relaxing.

[siztenboots]

its been so many years, I'd forgotten what 2nd gear was like

[Dave E]

Given up worrying techie, fcuk it it can always be repaired

[siztenboots]

manifold weight 3.3kg , over 2kg weight saving the original with fuel rail is over 6.3kg fixings points not like for like the bottom fixing for the rediculously heavy bracket to support the vacuum store will have to be relocated to as close to the recirc valve as possible. one of the many alternator fixing brackets which again is really not needed can be deleted everything else seems to bolt up as before

[siztenboots]

[Dave E]

Soo, in your expert opinion worth the money?

[siztenboots]

there is a bit of feedback that I want to pass back regarding a small quality issue with the flange and the porting that he has done when compared to the gasket profile.

[Dave E]

Ok, I'll be picking your brains on this and other things if you turn up to the tunnel run

[andywilson]

looks pretty nice. when you fit it can you check you still get full adjustablity of the alternator please? been very close to buying one of these over the last day or two but just want someone else to go first cheers, andy

[siztenboots]

update, problems with fitting, the vertical height of the tophat is now a problem with the boot lid the alternator 3 point bracket would not align with the tapped thread on the manifold, also the tapped thread must have been tapered as whilst doing final adjustments and tightening up, the thin wall thickness around the bolt cracked. the vacuum tap for the carbon canister is much too small there is no lower bracket fitting for the vacuum box and starter motor loom, so plan to relocate this. the tapped thread for the earthing point bolt is different from oem bolt

[Nev]

Sounds even worse fitting than the Klassen one Mind you, all those teething problems can be worked out, you want expect the world for that sort of price. Even the crack, with a blob of epoxy or a spot weld if you are feeling daring !

Edited by Nev, 03 November 2012 - 02:25 PM.

[siztenboots]

[VXT Tim]

That looks a significant jump in height.

[techieboy]

Could you shave anything off the flange of the top hat to reduce the height a bit?