clio manifold performance

[rossquick]

hello guys need some advise what manifold to buy as i am looking to buy a manifold and exhaust system for my clio sport 172 FF. how is this manifold compared to standerd etc.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-..._CarParts_SM&hash=item19c14395b4#ht_735wt_905

also if anyone could send me a link to a good performance manifold

 

[Inferno]

Most uprade a 172 manifold with a 182 manifold.

 

[Kyle.]

Improve throttle response & Housepower by 7-15 BHP, increases your house power too!

 

[rossquick]

lol i know they chat so much rubbish on those for sale adds lol will a 182 maifold fit straght on then? will the lambda fit in ect, are the the same lenth

 

[vecbtb]

Nothing wrong with the standard one. Spend your money on a decent exhaust and maybe a de-cat.

 

[Fred@BTM]

stock one is spot on anyway

 

[Kam.]

the 182 manifold seems to get a little better mid range as its optimised better at two points in the rev range vs one. Not really seen any conclusive verdict to say its better top end. Its a lot of hassle considering if you want to go fast you rev it more..

 

[WTFRage360]

Does the 172/182 manifold fit onto the 1.6 RSI 16v?

 

[rossquick]

so am i right in saying matched inlets would be more worth doing than the exhuast manifold?

 

[sideways danny]

I'd like to have a look at that manifold, but it definitely has a distinct "made in china" look to it. Bet it would crack very quickly

 

[rossquick]

hmm maybe start off with matched inlets then work towards an xhuast

 

[Kam.]

I'd like to have a look at that manifold, but it definitely has a distinct "made in china" look to it. Bet it would crack very quickly

It looks to me like a s**t and shiny copy of the standard 182 manifold. I've contemplated trying to develop a replacement manifold for the 172 but its a lot of money when theres a high risk there will be no perceivable benefit. I'm guessing other people have tried and failed.

 

[sideways danny]

I'd go with utterly not worth it. Renault did the hard work and both 172 and 182 manifolds are very good. I can't see either becoming a limitation to top end power