440 inlet manifold

Post by **classicswede** » 02 Feb 2006 10:33 pm

Well I've now got the manifold on and the engine running ok(thanks James)
I've still got a bit of tidying up to do. The good news is it looks like I can still make the space saver fit

Post by **340GLT** » 02 Feb 2006 10:35 pm

Looking gud mate and a load neater than the old setup!!! Amazing what you can do with fairly readily available parts!!!!
Cheers Adam

Post by **classicswede** » 02 Feb 2006 10:41 pm

It fits quite well. With the gas mixer on the intake hose just squeezes in

( I can see these is going to be a little rubbibg problem).
The throttle cable is off a machanical injection 240, the linkage just needs a little mod to make it hold, the peddle end is spot on.

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Feb 2006 12:47 am

Excellent

Glad to see you got it working AOK.

Have fun with that centre bolt?

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 03 Feb 2006 08:34 pm

That centre nut went on a doddle. There is a special small 8mm nut that is used. I just used a 8mm socket and on it went.

I had a problem with not not willing to idle below 1500rpm. After loads of messing about I worked out the TPS switch was holding it open.

If anyone wants to use the manifold with the std zorst then remember to blank of the bolt holes where the inlet manifold used to bolt on - or it will blow!

The main things I need to is remove the old throttle cable, re route the inlet pipes and filter and make up the spare wheel bracket.

I hope it does improve fuel consumption as its been costing a fortune in fuel!!!!!

Post by **340cbr** » 03 Feb 2006 10:18 pm

Tlaking about manifolds... Does anyone knows if the 440 1.8i inlet manifold goes in the 1721cc?

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Feb 2006 10:28 pm

The SPI manifold? I don't see why not...

cheers

James

Post by **340cbr** » 04 Feb 2006 01:56 am

hum... "SPI"?

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Feb 2006 02:05 am

Single point injection

The B18U, right?

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 04 Feb 2006 01:26 pm

The sinple point manfold and throttle will not fit as it is too tall. I've already looked at that one - its a no go.

The later multi point manifold point into the bulkhead so would need modding.

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 04 Feb 2006 07:52 pm

what engine type does the depicted manifold/throttle body come from??

Post by **340cbr** » 04 Feb 2006 11:26 pm

Yes B18U...

Well.. If it fits I will look for one, has it seems like a carb model... And probably I can't legalize the injection model here in Portugal...

But if it don't fits.. never mind

Post by **foggyjames** » 05 Feb 2006 11:47 am

antiekeradio wrote:what engine type does the depicted manifold/throttle body come from??

Early 1.7 injection I think.

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 05 Feb 2006 11:53 am

Yes the manifold was only ever fitted to very early mpi 4series. I think some similar age renaults may have also had the manifold.

Post by **Chesh740R** » 05 Feb 2006 07:17 pm

The B18 E Engine had those Manifolds, about 1987-88 maybe 89 ish.

Both my F Reg 480's had the B18E which was the most Powerfull 1.7 Injection there was at 110bhp irrc.