Custom Manifolds?

[System-G]

We've hit a bit of bad luck with our MK1 MR2's...

I've managed to totally destroy a Greddy Tubular manifold on our track car at Anglesey last month. It was blowing on route to the track, but gave completely on our first outlap.









Then a week after we got back; our Supercharged's custom system began to blow. I initally thought it was a join between the manifold and front-pipe as I bodged the gasket a bit when I did the headgasket as it being a custom system, I couldn't get a suitable gasket in time for Anglesey. (We had both cars booked on track)
Last week I finally got round to sourcing and fitting a suitable gasket, but the system was still blowing and felt an air leak on the underside of the manifold. Whipped the manifold off to find two of the welds completely rusted through (p!ss poor grade S/S) and two additional cracks probably caused by fatigue.
(not got photos of this one yet...)

We are not going to bother repairing/replacing the track car's manifold as we have noticed no performance losses using the stock manifold again.

However, the SC's custom 4:1 manifold plays a fairly large role in the performance figures it produces. We really need to get the manifold copied with quality stainless steel or re-designed to be better than before.
Does anyone know of somewhere local or relatively closeby that can do quality tubular work that doesn't require remotgaging the house?

[Matt172]

you could try Franklin silencers on Grafton street industrial estate, not sure if they do one off's though

[B.Johnson]

SS tubes out near oxford way, they are maybe a little more money but you do get what you pay for, where i work we had a one off made for a le mans project.

[The Walrus]

Pat from Primary Designs would be my first port of call for anything taking the heat this will but he aint cheap but you will be happy with the finished article.

[redboy]

EBD and GDS both have good reputations....

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/grahamf/index.htm
http://www.gds-exhausts.com/

[System-G]

Thanks for replies

GDS still need to get back to me...

Although MIJ in Walsall and JP Performance in Macclesfield are looking to be on the shortlist but are somewhat further away than I was hoping for.

[tyre_tread]

PD Gough in Nottingham have a good reputation. : http://www.pdgough.co.uk/

Their website says : P.D. Gough & Company Ltd. are manufacturers of the highest quality type 304 18g/16g Austenitic Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems and Manifolds for collectable, classic, high performance and modern day cars. We specialise in one off’s and also produce mild steel systems on request. We deal direct with the average man wishing to purchase one system or trade ordering in batches or singularly. P.D. Gough & Co. Ltd. also manufactures manifolds, water pipes and also offers a bending and polishing service.

Located just 1 mile from Junction 26 of the M1 motorway, we are in easy reach of the rest of the UK. It is only a ten minute drive into Nottingham, and only 2 hours from London. And for our overseas visitor - East Midlands airport is only 20 minutes away!

We offer a tailor make & fit service by appointment at our works. We have a comfortable customer waiting room or you could go into Nottingham City centre to do some shopping or have lunch.

[System-G]

Thanks I have made contact with them and am waiting their rough quote/guideline.