DJ Bob Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 So the Alunox weight of 6 KG includes all the above. I was wondering if the weight Zig quoted included the waste gate, etc or if it was the manifold only. That might add another 2-3 Kg to the weight savings. Also, the stainless steel systems should cool down a lot quicker than their cast iron counterparts, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 The cast iron manifold I weighted was the SE, S4 or S4S style which uses turbo with integrated wastegate. This is not the earlier manifild with a separate wastegate. Zig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 No worries- I'll weigh my manifold after it comes off. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy69 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 received my updated invoice and sent cc info today! now the new wait..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcslocum Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I spoke with Anita this morning and passed my CC details. She quite a pleasant gal and we had a few laughs. She answers the phone Al oooo nox !! In the USA I would say it Al U Nox! You funny Brits ? Thank God they have no Z in the name (zee). Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Anyone would think we invented the language! Funny Americans! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 11 hours ago, jcslocum said: I spoke with Anita this morning and passed my CC details. She quite a pleasant gal and we had a few laughs. She answers the phone Al oooo nox !! In the USA I would say it Al U Nox! You funny Brits ? Thank God they have no Z in the name (zee). I just spoke with her as well. She's a lovely woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS4s Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I just received my invoice and I have a question. Is the total amount due in USD or is that the total in british pounds??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrieStone Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I believe it is in British Pounds. Quote 1997 Jeep XJ | 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, DaveS4s said: I just received my invoice and I have a question. Is the total amount due in USD or is that the total in british pounds??? My invoice did not have a currency indicator either, so my bank assumed it was USD (which was wrong and ended up costing me more $$ and a phone call to Anita this morning). It is in GBP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htown Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow! What an absolute pleasure it was speaking with Anita! I sure wish we had a gal like that at our shop. Quote "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence." - George Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top-plumber Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Paying by DEBIT CARD has no built in cost. CREDIT CARD yes. I have never paid any associated costs involved with debit cards. Taking a liberty I think. Quote Suspension, brakes, chipped, chargecooler rad and pump,injectors,ignition coils and leads, BOV, highflow cat and zorst, Translator and tie rods, Head lights, LEDs to tail lights and interior,Polybushes to entire front end, Rad fans, rad grill, front end refurb with aluminium spreaderplates and galvanised bolts. Ram air, uprated fuel pump, silicone hoses through out, wheels refurbed and powder coated,much more, all maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greentengu Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Just spoke with Anita to order my manifold a few hours ago. x2 on her being very pleasant (and funny!). 1 Quote 1986 Esprit HCI (Bosch-injected) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top-plumber Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 has anyone been told its too late to get in on this group buy... ? Quote Suspension, brakes, chipped, chargecooler rad and pump,injectors,ignition coils and leads, BOV, highflow cat and zorst, Translator and tie rods, Head lights, LEDs to tail lights and interior,Polybushes to entire front end, Rad fans, rad grill, front end refurb with aluminium spreaderplates and galvanised bolts. Ram air, uprated fuel pump, silicone hoses through out, wheels refurbed and powder coated,much more, all maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 FYI- I just emailed Anita about an estimated shipping date and got this reply: I have just popped down to the workshop to ask Leon about the latest update on the delivery. He will be fixing the parts together to make sure they all fit perfectly probably towards the end of next week and then will need to spend a week checking the quality so estimates that it will still be about three weeks before they leave here. Once they leave here it should just take a couple of days to get to you.....we are really sorry but if a jobs worth doing, it’s worth doing well! Assuring you of our best attention at all times. Kind regards Anita Looks like I won't be getting my car back till the end of Sept instead of the first. I'm frustrated with all the delays but don't want to rush them in any way- quality craftsmanship takes time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcslocum Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 The shipment timing is a bit of a disappointment. I hoped for this to be in house in early Sept, :-( 1 Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Header will arrive just in time to wrap it and put under the Christmas Tree! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfallon Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 got conformation of payment from anita yesterday, i wired payment so happy to hear it went through no problems. very excited to see the manifold, but my engine is at the machine shop so i have plenty of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKassim Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hi Guys, Going back to the Wastegate pressure settings, The Turbosmart comes with two spring options which determine the pressure when the it is going to open The Standard G Car settings from the manual are Maximum Boost Pressure Std - 0.55 bar (8.0 PSI) HC - 0.65 bar (9.5 PSI) Turbosmart have matched these to the following as a direct replacement : Std 7 PSI HC 10 PSI You will need to specify which one to Anita that you require so she can order the correct spring . Turbosmart have also said the wastegate is also compatible with boost controllers for those of you who want to make it adjustable. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I emailed Anita I would like the standard 7 pound pressure setting. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 You can usually custom adjust pressure release setting in wastegates by adding some shims to the spring to change preload value. Zig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcslocum Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Why would we not want an 8 lb. spring for the early G cars??? Quote Jon - 1984 Esprit Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Bob Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 You talkin to me? [in my best Robert DeNiro voice] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NR2k Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 @Zig adding shims to reduce the boost pressure? Ie down from 10 to 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zig Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Shims will increase spring preload making spring seem stronger and delaying valve opening. This will cause an increase in boost setting. Zig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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