jims13 6 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 hi all,had to have my new 6 branch refaced today at a cost of a bout 65 quid. he took 25thou/5mm off to make it flat across the face of the manifold. has anyone else had this happen?? its the obx one, so not cheap.i did buy this second hand , but to my knowledge it hadnt been fitted.jim Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I wouldn't have thought that this would be necessary on a new one unless there are manufacturing defects? Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 had 25 thou taken off, so it was well out..im a bit miffed to say the least. although it sounds sweet now its on. Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Sounds like you have not had much luck with it :-(At least it sounds nice though !Any power difference? Or drivabilty difference ?Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted November 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 not had much luck , full stop lately.. cost me just over 500 quid including the orig purchase, refaceing and fitting.loads better to drive, seems top have a waft of extra torque, and id say 5-10bhp extra . gonna have a rr power run soon.ill post that sound clip soon, it sounds like chewbacca from star wars. Link to post Share on other sites
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