I'm considering buying an inlet manifold from Maniflow. Any thoughts on how it compares with the one sold by Mini Spares? Or thoughts on any other inlets. I have one manufactured by Howley but its more garage art than anything else. Its been around the block a few times.
Best Inlet Manifold
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, Jun 25 2020 11:58 PM
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croc7
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Posted 25 June 2020 - 11:58 PM
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 12:04 AM
they say the Maniflow cast one is the one to get. remember that big is not always best.
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 02:49 AM
Yep, the cast alloy one is the one I was interested in trying.
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 09:26 AM
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 11:53 AM
In terms of airflow the cast Maniflow inlet is the best I’ve tested for a single carb.
What engine spec is it for ?
Phil.
What engine spec is it for ?
Phil.
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 12:04 PM
In terms of airflow the cast Maniflow inlet is the best I’ve tested for a single carb.
What engine spec is it for ?
Phil.
how does it compare to the howleys? I know there are different carb mounting flanges for 1.5 and 1.75 inch but regardless... Wouldbe interesting to know the difference!
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 03:02 PM
Fat finger post. Oops
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 03:03 PM
Slow learner. Disregard.
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 03:05 PM
1360, HIF44, 10:1 comp ratio, LCB
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 10:45 PM
A few years ago a local cylinder head expert did some flow testing for me on a couple of old classic intakes, an Oselli and a Howley. The difference between two wasn't much at all, maybe 3 CFM. Didn't have the chance to flow check the Mini Spares intake. But he did convince me that unless I was looking for an intake for use on a full-out race application, there would be minimal benefit in changing from the Mini Spares intake to the Maniflow-saying that the most performance gain would be through the use of a well prepared head and camshaft choice. Makes sense to me.
Edited by croc7, 26 June 2020 - 10:46 PM.
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