118 replies to this topic

[andyroo]

only thing bothers me is the making of the bracket to hold the ECU
I don't really have access to metal working facilities

I've recently ordered my 2.4 inlet mani and will need to fabricate one of these. I'll make a spare for you if you like...

And for me please...

[davemate]

i have been reading about this mod in great depth. but the cost of importing seems way to excessive. one of my friends that works here has a brother that is a car dealer in canada. i am hoping that i can use him to send me the parts in a package, which would save on customs and such things. could someone please provide a difinitive list of all the parts that are needed for the basic kit AND any other parts that other people are likely to use that are standard GM parts. I'd hope to make a group buy out of this or even offer to use my contacts to see if i can make it any cheaper. (actually if somone was willing to fit one for me i'd offer all the parts in return!)

[Baron Von Scubadaddy]

only thing bothers me is the making of the bracket to hold the ECU
I don't really have access to metal working facilities

I've recently ordered my 2.4 inlet mani and will need to fabricate one of these. I'll make a spare for you if you like...

You da main man
Pm with details
I've got to do this mod

thanks again

[Baron Von Scubadaddy]

2.4 manifold on the way start saving for 2bular next

[davemate]

there is a group buy on z22se.co.uk putting the inlet at £99 which is excellent value for the performance gains.

[Jase_MK]

there is a group buy on z22se.co.uk putting the inlet at £99 which is excellent value for the performance gains.

Excellent news!

[vocky]

there is a group buy on z22se.co.uk putting the inlet at £99 which is excellent value for the performance gains.

I couldn't believe the price when I read the thread

mine was almost double that

[Thorney]

Yep, me too, I think we'll be jumping on the group buy tbh, certainly cheaper than I've found

[rik]

sorry for the bump.. I'm interested in just the inlet manifold on a standard engine will the standard air box work OK? I have stupid insurance issues you see.....

[Winstar]

sorry for the bump..

I'm interested in just the inlet manifold on a standard engine

will the standard air box work OK? I have stupid insurance issues you see.....

Yes, and look remarkably like the original to the untrained eye.

[rik]

sorry for the bump..

I'm interested in just the inlet manifold on a standard engine

will the standard air box work OK? I have stupid insurance issues you see.....

Yes, and look remarkably like the original to the untrained eye.

I'm only allowed 5 mods apparently.. and I've already got:
exhaust/manifold non standard
spoiler/airdam front
rear spoiler
non standard alloy wheels
brakes uprated

so my only route for upgrades is
inlet manifold (included in "exhaust/manifold non standard" - I checked
free flow cat
exhaust manifold


so as long as the standard air box can provide enough flow, this is what I'll do

[slindborg]

there is a group buy on z22se.co.uk putting the inlet at £99 which is excellent value for the performance gains.

I couldn't believe the price when I read the thread

mine was almost double that

im still going to get one from the US.. cutting off my nose to spite my face an all that.

It would be plain hypocritical of myself to buy from a UK tuner lol

[MartinS]

I was in the US these last two weeks, damn! This looks like something I defintely want to do, somehow (no mechanical skills). Martin s

[drpau]

I was in the US these last two weeks, damn!

This looks like something I defintely want to do, somehow (no mechanical skills).

Martin s

Maybe we could have an 'inlet manifold installation' meet lol Actually Im not joking

[mja182]

For the price this seems to good to miss. Being a complete mechanical numpty is there anybody willing to offer to fit the manifolds for some sort of price? Winstar maybe? lol

[andyroo]

Does anyone know the part number for the servo pipe one way valve needed that also has the nipple on it to connect fuel vacuum pipe to? And is there a part number for the thicker length of servo hose needed too? Or failing that, dimensions (i.e diameter and length)? Anyone fancy putting up a template for the bracket to mount the ecu on? And lastly, any bits that may be difficult or that would catch out a mechanical novice? My VX is my only car and I need to get this right!!! Thanks, Andrew

[john_s]

For the price this seems to good to miss. Being a complete mechanical numpty is there anybody willing to offer to fit the manifolds for some sort of price?

I'll let you know once I've done mine.

It depends if it turns out ot be one of those "never again" kind of things.

[slindborg]

And lastly, any bits that may be difficult or that would catch out a mechanical novice?

I'm no novice

[mja182]

For the price this seems to good to miss. Being a complete mechanical numpty is there anybody willing to offer to fit the manifolds for some sort of price?

I'll let you know once I've done mine.

It depends if it turns out ot be one of those "never again" kind of things.

Ok john i'll let yours be the test subject to perfect the tech. then you can do mine lol.

[Jase_MK]

Just paid Courtenay my deposit. Looking forward to getting the spanners out