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[jamie_vtec]

So my dc sports mani has cracked open at the flexi ... Just wondering is it possible to get this fixed or should I just get new mani ?
Barring in mind the car is now supercharged and I imagine this is what caused the mani to crack with all the engine movement .

[*nub*]

does it not have engine mount inserts? can get a second hand header for around £200-£250 depending on what it is. there were a few for sale around xmas, haven't seen any recently except some piper ones

[jamie_vtec]

does it not have engine mount inserts? can get a second hand header for around £200-£250 depending on what it is. there were a few for sale around xmas, haven't seen any recently except some piper ones

No mate . In going to get mani and any mounts and dampers I can get to stop it happening again ... Any recommendations ?

[*nub*]

as far as I know you only need 1 set of energy suspension engine mount inserts. I think only the rear are fitted but not sure? It's said that only 1 set are necessary, with both sets the car will vibrate alot. they cost around £25, think I got mine from ABP motorsport although you can get them from loads of places.
As for manifold, it wouldnt be too difficult to get a hold of a 2nd hand DC sports, as this would not affect your mapping too much. Failing that, I think japspeed are of similar design? just trying not to alter the flow too much is it will impact your map somewhat.

[jamie_vtec]

as far as I know you only need 1 set of energy suspension engine mount inserts. I think only the rear are fitted but not sure? It's said that only 1 set are necessary, with both sets the car will vibrate alot. they cost around £25, think I got mine from ABP motorsport although you can get them from loads of places.
As for manifold, it wouldnt be too difficult to get a hold of a 2nd hand DC sports, as this would not affect your mapping too much. Failing that, I think japspeed are of similar design? just trying not to alter the flow too much is it will impact your map somewhat.

its not been mapped yet man . just mapped with the same map from the previous k20 it came out off , so an upgraded mani would be handy anyway as its getting mapped in feb soon as this exhaust is sorted . so abp motoer sport have what i need ? will look into that just now aswell man cheers

[*nub*]

pretty sure this is the item

http://www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.p ... oduct=4225

[Lewisgame]

An exhaust fabricator should charge less than £100 to supply and weld in a new flexi joint.

[jamie_vtec]

An exhaust fabricator should charge less than £100 to supply and weld in a new flexi joint.

Yeah will I poped in to a local one today ... I'm going to do away with the flexi and use a stainless pipe .
My mate had a manifold on his ep without a flexi and never had any problems so I'm going to try copy that see how I get on .

[*nub*]

mine doesn't have a flexi and isn't designed to. don't fit the manifold without the inserts though or it will crack again!

[jamie_vtec]

mine doesn't have a flexi and isn't designed to. don't fit the manifold without the inserts though or it will crack again!

Well iv Got 3 options...
new manifold all together ?
Inserts in place and old flexi out new one in ?
Or cut flexi out and replace with a stainless pipe ?

[*nub*]

Flexi + inserts will probably be cheaper although personally I'm glad my header doesn't have a flexi. Something else that needs checking

[Lewisgame]

Regardless what you do, you'll need engine mount inserts. Otherwise you'll wreck the new flexi or if it's welded solid you'll crack the manifold.

[jamie_vtec]

Regardless what you do, you'll need engine mount inserts. Otherwise you'll wreck the new flexi or if it's welded solid you'll crack the manifold.

Iv got them mate ... So what you recon is best ? Weld or new flexi ?

[Lewisgame]

Personally I'd put in a flexi. You still get movement with the inserts in. Unless you're running uprated/solid engine mounts then I think with a solid exhaust system with no flex is at risk of fracturing.

[jamie_vtec]

Booked in for 9am for a new flexi [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
Just hope that it works now haha

[ABP MOTORSPORT]

as far as I know you only need 1 set of energy suspension engine mount inserts. I think only the rear are fitted but not sure? It's said that only 1 set are necessary, with both sets the car will vibrate alot. they cost around £25, think I got mine from ABP motorsport although you can get them from loads of places.
As for manifold, it wouldnt be too difficult to get a hold of a 2nd hand DC sports, as this would not affect your mapping too much. Failing that, I think japspeed are of similar design? just trying not to alter the flow too much is it will impact your map somewhat.

Yes we keep the front & rear engine mount inserts in stock for the EP3

These are Energy Suspension products so very good quality and the only type we fit when fitting the DC sports or Piper tubular manifolds

£26



Hope this helps?

Dave [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[dcep3]

I've got a full set of ES inserts and a gearbox mount insert and don't find the vibrations much worse than standard

[jamie_vtec]

Cheers anyway guys . Got my manifold sorted new flexi fitted and it's running sweet .
Flexi had collapsed new it didn't feel as fast loosing so much power from it lol

Cheers again for the help :bigthumb:

[AL1 786]

Recently, my dc sports mani flexi blew, had to get a new flexi fitted. When i bought the manifold it looked as if the flexi won't last long however got just under a years use out of it. Car is running much better with new flexi!