[Spridgets] Maniflow LCB Header

[Hal Faulkner]

Frank,
I just had Swain Technology coat my LCB header.  Something they call white
lightning.  Don't know how effective it is, but it seems tough.  Very hard
and kinda rough, like 60 grit sandpaper.

For the manifold itself, check with MiniSpares.  I purchased "MANIFOLD
SPRITE LCB LM031"(104.40 BSP) from them, got it in less than a week, and
spent significantly less for it than the APT price (it cost me $228 to my
door). I was surprised that it wasn't a very big package as they simply
wrapped it in several layers if cardboard and mylar tape.  MiniSpares are
quick to respond via email and quick to ship.  OTOH, they don't stock the
large bore LCB ("MANIFOLD SPRITE LARGE BORE LCB LM033 CUSTOMER ORDER ONLY")
and it shows up much more expensive than the one I got at 181.25BSP.
According to Vizard, unless you're squeezing quite a bit of power out of the
engine the smaller manifold will work very well.  YMMV.
Shipping was not as expensive as I would have thought and MiniSpares will
quote up front so you know what you are in for.
I have very good service from APT and don't have any qualms about purchasing
from them, but the price difference was pretty large.  BTW, the prices on
their web site are not very current so I always reccomend calling them to
confirm price and availability.
Hal


On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 3:29 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I used Cermakrome from a local company.  It did decrease the footwell
> temperature in my opinion, and the car does run much better due to under
> bonnet temps being lower ... but I can't say about the floorboards as I sit
> on
> the right side.
>
>
>
> Maniflow header and intake were from APT.  I was unaware at the time that
> they
> would also ceramic coat it, or I would have used their service.
>
>
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/Intake009.jpg
>
>
>
> I seem to recall that I had a bit of an issue with emails as I was emailing
> David and he was out of the country for a bit visiting family in the UK, I
> believe.  I would certainly recommend dealing with him.  YMMV, but for me,
> he
> was A1+++.
>
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>
>
> PS:  I haven't had much opportunity to drive the 100 in the heat.  In that
> one
> I do sit over the exhaust.  If there is a problem ( which I do anticipate )
> I
> will use ceramic coating on the manifold.
>
> > Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 09:41:41 -0500
> > From: spritenut at comcast.net
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Maniflow LCB Header
> >
> > I want to purchase a new Maniflow LCB header for my Sprite. My current
> > one is aging out at 10 years old or so and I want to get the new one
> > ceramic coated.
> > I have called and emailed APT but nobody replys and they are always "out
> > in the shop" when I call.
> > Does anybody know if anyone else carries this item on this side of the
> > pond?
> > Or should I go directly to Maniflow, UK?
> > Also, I have spoke to Jet Hot coatings, they told me what I want to hear
> > but I want to make sure ceramic coated headers will in fact cut down on
> > the heat on the Sprite floorboard as I am tired of melting my sneakers
> > on long trips.
> > I already have the duramat under the rubber mat and that may have
> > dropped the footwell temp by 2* but my sneakers still melt.
> > Do you think the coating will keep the floorboard cooler?
> > Are you guys happy with Jet Hot?
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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