Thread: The god of manifolds!

I thought the D2 V8 had a Thor manifold.

Yep, D2 has a Thor manifold on the V8 standard. I've never seen one fitted to the TD5 though.

slipping a set on an early v8 is worth it if its to replace a damage set.

just cause you can? not so much

Fantastic thread title, though!

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Yep, D2 has a Thor manifold on the V8 standard. I've never seen one fitted to the TD5 though.

There was no mention of Td5 in the original post.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

slipping a set on an early v8 is worth it if its to replace a damage set.

just cause you can? not so much

Like the serpentine 3.9 v8 ? What improvements and how much ? fitting problems, or does it just bolt straight up...?

Originally Posted by PhilipA

That's about it.
You get an increase in torque from 1000RPM to 3000RPM and lose power above.
My car has 50% more "tractive effort" from 1500RPM tapering to about 18% at 3000RPM and above. Compared to a 3.9 manifold it makes about 10% less power up high.
I am very happy with the result, and the engine feels like a much larger engine.

I have the Thor manifold mated /adapted to all 14CUX sensors and injectors ( although I have 4 hole Bosch injectors of a similar spec)., plus Unichip, plus self modified heads, snorkel, free flow exhaust.
It is not a bolt in job however.
You need -Range Rover classic fuel rail with the FP regulator on the drivers side of the valley, and grind the coil mounts of the manifold to fit.
Adapt the 14CUX TPS to the Thor Shaft
Make up mounts , piping etc for the stepper,
Re route the oil venting
Make up a hose to accommodate the stepper inlet
Relocate the air cleaner and relocate the MAF
Fabricate a kickdown cable and cable puller, and the hardest bit fabricate a spindle for the kick down on the throttle spindle.
Fabricate heater hoses
Have the Thor manifold drllied and tapped to fit a 14CUX thermostat housing. This was the most expensive bit for me as I had an engineering jobber do it for AFAIR $350. You could DIY but IMHO an accurate job is important for reliability.
Regard sPhilip A

Search author philipa and thor as the word, masses of info

Originally Posted by p38arover

There was no mention of Td5 in the original post.

Or V8.