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exhaust manifolds
« on: 25 February 2013, 21:43:46 »

will the 3.2 manifolds fit a 3.0 x30xe looking to upgrade
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #1 on: 25 February 2013, 21:49:16 »

Yes but will need a little modification IIRC :-\
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #2 on: 25 February 2013, 21:51:24 »

What mods are needed?
I just bought a set for my 2.5.   :-\
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #3 on: 25 February 2013, 21:53:04 »

You need to trim the lip off the top of the front pipes (about 5mm)
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #4 on: 25 February 2013, 22:05:13 »

Oh OK no problems there.

I'll have a look at the manifolds tomorrow to make sure I understand where exactly they need trimming.
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #5 on: 25 February 2013, 23:28:44 »

Oh OK no problems there.

I'll have a look at the manifolds tomorrow to make sure I understand where exactly they need trimming.
its not possible to trim them in wrong place ::)

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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #6 on: 25 February 2013, 23:58:30 »

Oh good then even a simpleton like me can get it done then!   ;D
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2013, 12:13:54 »

if somebody had some photos of were to trim that might help the op,and others who might wish to do the mod.
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2013, 12:23:42 »

Think Jimbob took some pics of his
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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2013, 14:49:51 »

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Re: exhaust manifolds
« Reply #10 on: 26 February 2013, 17:52:26 »

Thanks, that makes it clear.
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