Author Topic: 1.6L NA, Header or OEM manifold? (Read 3963 times)

The Mad Hatter · « **on:** February 15, 2009, 04:26:28 pm »

Hello to all. I've got an 85 Golf 1.6L NA that's my daily driver. Exhaust wise its got 2.25" pipe from under the driver (basically) all the way back to a Dynomax super turbo. The manifold is stock though, and it is leaking somewhere. I'd like to get a little mpg out of it (i get consistent 40 @ 65mph right now), so my question is what's best option for a good flowing new manifold, an OEM one from an 8V (not sure what options are available, just know that i need 8V parts from reading on here) or a header like this one: http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1523

I don't really care too much about performance for this car, it gets around just fine for me, but i'd like to let her breathe a little better and get some more MPG if possible, no matter how little!

Thanks for any help!

jtanguay · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2009, 04:39:34 pm »

Quote from: "The Mad Hatter"

Hello to all. I've got an 85 Golf 1.6L NA that's my daily driver. Exhaust wise its got 2.25" pipe from under the driver (basically) all the way back to a Dynomax super turbo. The manifold is stock though, and it is leaking somewhere. I'd like to get a little mpg out of it (i get consistent 40 @ 65mph right now), so my question is what's best option for a good flowing new manifold, an OEM one from an 8V (not sure what options are available, just know that i need 8V parts from reading on here) or a header like this one: http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1523

I don't really care too much about performance for this car, it gets around just fine for me, but i'd like to let her breathe a little better and get some more MPG if possible, no matter how little! Thanks for any help!

if you could get that header to work, it couldn't hurt... :wink: the one in the pic looks like a 16v version.

The Mad Hatter · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2009, 05:02:19 pm »

All i'm looking for is straight up bolt up, i can't have this car down for long since i have a long commute.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2009, 05:04:42 pm »

It looks like it's from a Honda to me.

You can get a 4:2:1 exhaust manifold/downpipe combo from a mk2 8V GTI and bolt that on. You will have to go custom when you hook it up to your exhaust though

The Mad Hatter · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:40:53 pm »

I think this is what would work best.
http://www.eurosportacc.com/eurosport_performance_mk2_vw_headers_race.htm

It's a bit pricey ($360), but it looks like it will fit right in there and all i'd need is a flex joint at the end, right?

zyewdall · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:44:11 pm »

Quote from: "burn_your_money"

You can get a 4:2:1 exhaust manifold/downpipe combo from a mk2 8V GTI and bolt that on. You will have to go custom when you hook it up to your exhaust though

That's what I have on mine -- partly because it used to be a mk2 8V GTI.... and I didn't want to mess with the exhaust when I swapped the diesel in there. It seems to have pretty good power -- maybe a little more than a standard rabbit diesel. But.. that's my completely non-scientific opinion

Z

jtanguay · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:50:00 pm »

Quote from: "The Mad Hatter"

I think this is what would work best.
http://www.eurosportacc.com/eurosport_performance_mk2_vw_headers_race.htm

It's a bit pricey ($360), but it looks like it will fit right in there and all i'd need is a flex joint at the end, right?

that would be a really nice exhaust setup!!! the price is very reasonable as well. yea it would need a flex joint as well. the diesel vibrations might break this thing.

The Mad Hatter · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2009, 05:07:30 pm »

Quote from: "jtanguay"

that would be a really nice exhaust setup!!! the price is very reasonable as well. yea it would need a flex joint as well. the diesel vibrations might break this thing.

That's what i'm worried about.