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by paulmanta
Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:37 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Final drive tool not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Re: Final drive tool not working...

Thanks Chris,

I'll try a different computer and see what happens!
by paulmanta
Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Final drive tool not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Re: Final drive tool not working...

Yup, it's in the list of sticky topics just above.

Perfect for working out diff ratios and stuff when it is working.

I don't know if it's not working for just me or everyone though.
by paulmanta
Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Final drive tool not working...
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Final drive tool not working...

Hi, I can't get the clicky link final drive tool to work, is it just me being stupid or is it broken?

P.
by paulmanta
Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Tubular exhaust manifold, pairings of primaries.
Replies: 4
Views: 3212

Many thanks for the advice, I will probably go with the 15 37 28 46 configuration. I am undecided about primary lengths at the moment, I understand the fag packet rule of longer primaries give more torque so if this is true and not an old garage myth I want the make soemthing to get the best of both...
by paulmanta
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Tubular exhaust manifold, pairings of primaries.
Replies: 4
Views: 3212

Tubular exhaust manifold, pairings of primaries.

I am fabricating my own exhaust manifolds, I am intending to make a system with 1 5/8 primaries, going 4 into 2 at two collectors, at the merge into 2 pipes the pipe will change into 2 inch pipe, then go past the bellhousing and then into a 2 into 1 merge, this merge will also go up to a 2 1/4 inch ...
by paulmanta
Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7070

Hi Alex,

Down in sunny penzance ! Car is in bits as we speak, in the garage but work has stalled due to brand new Baby taking all my time, hope to escape to do a bit more really soon though, cabin fever is setting in.
by paulmanta
Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7070

Oh yes, tuning on a rolling road is a hard to find skill in west Cornwall, I have been to a couple of places but i want to be able to fiddle myself due to my control freak nature ! I did a lot of checking out of the FAST Ez-EFi kit before I bought it, I normally view items like this that promise eas...
by paulmanta
Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7070

Some other points I forgot to add earlier. I don't want to clutter up my nice clean engine bay with bloody great big airboxes or pipes and mass airflow meters, i also like the look of the chrome airfilter sat on top of the engine. The injectors are below the throttle plates so loss of fuel/air suspe...
by paulmanta
Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7070

Interesting points. I was running a 390 Holley for a while but did not really like it, it seemed to fall out of adjustment really easily and I was forever trying to get it to idle properly, also leaked frequently, It was suggested I try a 500 Edelbrock, this was a vast improvement but I had some tro...
by paulmanta
Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7070

Offenhauser 360 on Rover V8. Wedge plate ?

HI all, I am building an engine up to fit to the Manta, I have an Offenhauser 360 inlet manifold and a FAST Ez-EFi system, I was running an Edelbrock 500cfm carb so was also using a single large open hole style wedge plate to bring the carb horizontal. The Efi kit has no need of this wedge plate exc...
by paulmanta
Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Gearbox ratios ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2835

Lovely !

That is exactly what I was looking for but my search skills failed me, or I missed it due to welding dust and old underseal in my eyes !

Many thanks. I combined that data with the very handy ratio calculator and now know which of the three CWP set I have here i should use.
by paulmanta
Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: Gearbox ratios ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2835

Gearbox ratios ?

Hi All, I have a G22A SD1 3500 Police spec 5 speed LT77 box in my Manta, I have been mucking about altering the rear axle and I want to work out the best CWP ratio to use. Does anyone know what the ratios in this box are, I did do a little search on this topic but could not find out if the box is di...
by paulmanta
Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: SD1 Back axle overhaul.
Replies: 2
Views: 2975

Hi John,

Thanks for that, the picture is exactly what I was after in terms of tips !

I will have a bash at reshaping the crush ring then, hopefully It will be ok.

A link to that page would be great if it is not too much trouble.

Many thanks,
Paul
by paulmanta
Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: SD1 Back axle overhaul.
Replies: 2
Views: 2975

SD1 Back axle overhaul.

Does anyone have any data on how to set up an SD1 back axle after a complete overhaul ? I am changing the diff bearings and the crown wheel and pinion and I could do with any tips, hints or OE data specs. I think there is a crush washer in there too, any ideas where I might get hold of one ? Rimmers...
by paulmanta
Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Laser cut ~RoverV8 manifold flanges.
Replies: 16
Views: 9191

I know the original plan was to do it myself but then i thought I would get prices for a good pro job, I will do an OK job, they ought to do a damn good job.

I am looking at both options right now.

The car is a 1986 Opel manta with a Rover V8 in it.

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