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#1 Mangoletsi wire throttle upgrade 1.5 :)
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:23 pm
by Vegard
I'm also in the process fitting such a kit, but I've encountered a problem.
There is a vacuum pipe in the way. Have I got the proper E-type manifold?
I'm changing the American Str?mbergs for triple SUs in the same process you see.
Will I need to blank the vacuum ports?
#2
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 8:33 pm
by Simonpfhc
Hi,
You have a 3.8 manifold but looks like a Mangoletsi kit for a 4.2.
#3
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:21 pm
by Vegard
Well, the car is a series 1.5 4.2. I guess I need a different inlet then.
Are these easy to come by?
Did the Mangoletsi kit come for 3.8s as well?
#4
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:23 am
by Simonpfhc
In that case, yes, you will need the 4.2 manifold. They do come up on ebay every now and then.
#5
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 6:34 am
by 1954Etype
The inlet manifold you have is one of the very early 3.8 types which is more valuable than the later type. You might be able to sell the entire setup for the same price of a new Burlen kit.
#6
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:16 am
by David Oslo
On Finn (the Norwegian exchange & mart) there has been a few sellers of 4.2 engines the last months, one for sure is from an E-type (I bought his gearbox and flywheel). Maybe they could sell just the inlet, or worst case you buy the entire engine and sell off the other parts. Let me know if you can't find the adverts.
Then sell your valuable 3.8 manifold on eBay in UK. Nice exchange rate right now. And a keen buying market.
Maybe you'll make enough to pay for the throttle conversion kit too !
#7
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:38 am
by Vegard
Isn't this the same as mine?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... ID=EBAY-US
Looks very similar.
Thanks for the feed back guys!
#8
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:52 am
by PeterCrespin
No, yours has individually-clamped levers on the throttle spindle, which means the ?250,000 OBL/flat-floor/welded louvre builders/sellers will want your parts for more than the cost of a new Burlen setup. Nice to see someone accidentally making money with an E-type instead of working the usual investment schtick.
Pete
#9
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 10:03 am
by Heuer
Vegard wrote:Did the Mangoletsi kit come for 3.8s as well?
Yes, and for both LHD and RHD.
#10
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 3:54 pm
by Vegard
Well, I must admit, it would be tempting to "waste" the 3.8 inlet on the worthless S1.5 though, just to annoy the ?150.000 car guys
Thanks guys for the feedback. I need to contact SNG B tomorrow.
#11
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 5:35 pm
by David Oslo
You've just doubled the value of your car :D
Series 1.5 with 3.8 liter manifold :D
#12
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:44 am
by Vegard
Now with the correct kit ;)
#13
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 5:36 pm
by JOHN HAY
What is the advantage of the change?
Regards
John
#14
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:17 pm
by Heuer
More pedal travel, smoother operation, adjustable pedal position in all directions, better fuel economy:
viewtopic.php?t=3512
A really worthwhile upgrade which makes the car even more of a pleasure to drive.
#15 Re: Mangoletsi wire throttle upgrade 1.5 :)
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:02 pm
by Vegard
Getting there....
#16 Re: Mangoletsi wire throttle upgrade 1.5 :)
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 2:59 pm
by Simonpfhc
I've got that linkage kit too - beautifully made ;-)
Noticed that you have the vacuum take-off on the rearmost carb body. Not too critical, but you probably want it on the carb nearest the distributor, right at the front.
Cheers.
#17 Re: Mangoletsi wire throttle upgrade 1.5 :)
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:23 pm
by Vegard
Damn. Too late now. Longer hose
