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Old 07-07-2006, 03:55 AM   #1
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Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power






Engine:
Volvo B230 with navy crankshaft
SPM H-profile connecting rods
Venolia pistons
16 Valve Volvo head with standard valves, port grinded with own ideas
Self made mechanical valve adjustment
Camshafts grinded by SPM
Double valve springs
Garret GT-40 turbo
Eaton M62 compressor with an own system for control of air between the turbo and the compressor
Exhaust manifold manufactured in stainless steel
Wastegate with 50mm valve
Self made intake manifold with separate 46mm throttle and full radius funnels
Autronic engine management system and CDI ignition
Mercury F1 ignition coils
Self made Intercooler and watercooler

Power:
Max. 578Hp at 6300rpm, over 500Hp from 5200 to 7700rpm

Torque:
Max. 706Nm at 4900rpm, over 600Nm from 4300 to 6600rpm

Transmission:
Getrag 262 from BMW
Tilton twin disc 185mm clutch with AP lamellas

Rear end:
Volvo 1031 axle with lamellar differential
Adjustable fourlink

Front end:
Self made spring units with adjustable height
Volvo steering aid with electrical servo

Brakes:
Corvette ZR1 discs and callipers
Self made pedal group with wilwood brake adjustment and maincylinders

Body:
Own design, no plastic

Paint:
Opel 529 orange, own paint job

Interior:
Momo seats and steering wheel, lots of aluminium

Wheels:
BBS magnesium rims, 9,25x19” with BFGoodrich g-Force Profiler 235/35-19 in the front and back

Weight:
2,314lbs

Performance:
Best ET: 10,520s
Best topspeed: 218,54km/h
60-feet: 1,64s

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Old 07-07-2006, 06:29 AM   #2
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

WT F?? Just 218 km/h with 500+ hp?? Who cares!
I've seen this car before, it's really tastefully tuned!
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

Really nice car. I think it is interesting how this car and the bmw 2002 or another BMW which I can't think about now, are extemely similiar.

Wow. What a nice car. Thanks Tycoon
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Old 07-07-2006, 08:29 AM   #4
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

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WT F?? Just 218 km/h with 500+ hp?? Who cares!
I've seen this car before, it's really tastefully tuned!
That's what i've said too... W.T.F.??? Maybe it's a mistake, no idea...

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Old 07-07-2006, 08:37 AM   #5
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

Not much Opel left in that one. This is what they usually look like:


You know guys, I think that top speed is on the quarter mile...
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

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You know guys, I think that top speed is on the quarter mile...
You're right, Mike...

Somebody made this PS about Opel Manta:



Yeah, only a chop, but it looks interesting, imo...

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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

OMG! That guy has done a great job!
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

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Really nice car. I think it is interesting how this car and the bmw 2002 or another BMW which I can't think about now, are extemely similiar.

Wow. What a nice car. Thanks Tycoon
This one?

BMW 3.0 CS
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Re: Opel Manta Twin Charged with Swedish Power

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WT F?? Just 218 km/h with 500+ hp??
Probably the gearing. On older cars like this, it wasn't uncommon to use a 4-speed manual.

Also, the gear ratios are probably low to ensure quicker acceleration at the expense of top speed.
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