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[miniboo]

just reading the new miniworld i got through the post and there is a bit about fitting a stage 1 kit and extra stabilisers etc.

anyway in it they say to remove the spacer so that it doesnt sit too close to the bulkhead.

I thought this was a bad thing to do?

[minipip]

unless u have totaly threaded studs on the manifold then it cant be done?!?!

[nev_payne]

I've removed the spacer form a Mini 30's inlet system...why its there I'm not sure but performance has actually increased as theres no air gap in the gaskets (that and now there's 1 less to worry about).

The main improvment on removing it is there's more space for air filters, and if the top engine steady's getting a bit knackered then theres room for the engine to shudder if necessary...instead of hearing the carb smack against the bulkhead

Edited by nev_payne, 21 September 2006 - 06:10 PM.

[Big_Adam]

feck. and i just gone and bought a new one.

arse.

[Dan]

They are fairly important. Especially if you have an alloy manifold. They keep heat out of the carb body, they keep vibration out of the carb body to some extent and they make it much easier to remove the carb. Gaskets don't leak air unless they're broken. Generally speaking, if Mini World and their expert say to do something one way, I've always found the exact opposite to be a good alternative.

Edited by Dan, 21 September 2006 - 07:52 PM.

[Big_Adam]

ok, i'm listening to the smart bloke and keeping my carb spacer then.

Dan FTW!

[1984mini25]

if Mini World and their expert say to do something one way, I've always found the exact opposite to be a good alternative.

The one main reason why I don't buy any of the mags anymore, just because it's complete

if it wasn't need, why would of rover (or who ever) fitted it in the first place, if it wasn't needed it would be there to save a few qwid.

[GraemeC]

Whilst I agree wthat they are necessary, I would say heat isolation is less of a function on an alloy manifold as alloy will conduct less than steel and as an alloy manifold is no longer in one piece with the exhaust maniflod it is subject to less conduction anyway (more absorbed heat radiation).

In fact Vizard actually recommends 2 spacers to give a longer inlet tract and hence more torque potential.

[lew]

iv taken mine out only because i put a metro carb on but it hasnt effected my car at all but if it was there in the first place try and leave it on i had to cus my carb used to bonce off the bulk head lol