Custom exhaust manifold for Duratec engine

[Gurmot]

I'm having great fun with my recently acquired Duratec powered Vixen but the exhaust manifold has blown a weld and stinky gasses have been getting into the car. I've made a temporary fix but I'm thinking I may look at having a professionally made 4-2-1 manifold fabricated.

Can anyone recommend someone who can do a good quality job? The exhaust system is mild steel so I may stick with that or take the opportunity to switch to stainless.

I'm in Somerset and I'm guessing the car will need to be made available to get the fit and clearances right.

Thanks

Simon

[clive f]

I`ve just made a equal length manifold for a cross flow ford powered vixen, drop me a line if you think I could help.
https://www.facebook.com/clivefppa

[pete.reeve]

Kevin at Zero did this and is a great bloke.
http://zeroexhausts.co.uk/index.htm

[Gurmot]

Some nice looking manifolds there, thanks. Something fairly close to Somerset would be ideal as I'm sure they will want the car.will see what else comes up.

Cheers

Simon

[clive f]

if you have a manifold you can send me, and some photos and a few dimensions for clearances then I wouldn't need the car, the vixen manifolds I`ve just finished didn't require the car at all.

[vixen1700]

JP Exhausts did a great job for my Vixen.

http://www.jpexhausts.co.uk/

[77racing]

This system was done on my Tuscan car 77 30 miles south on M5 from you, but not a patch on clives work. Graham at spinning wheels exhaust Willand nr Exeter (PM me for his number).Depends how nice you want it or money to spend show or Race..................

[hallsie]

clive f said:

if you have a manifold you can send me, and some photos and a few dimensions for clearances then I wouldn't need the car, the vixen manifolds I`ve just finished didn't require the car at all.

I can see two Taimar Essex manifolds winging their way to you VERY soon!!

Actually, Ive already got a stainless drivers side manifold, its just the passenger side that I need, but they may as well both be super shiny!!

Stu

[bluezeeland]

clive f said:

Pure filthy porn !

[Gurmot]

An update having just picked up my Vixen with its fancy new 4-2-1 stainless manifold made by our very own Clive F.



It's such a massive improvement on the previous manifold, looks, fits and even sounds great!

And a very big thumbs for Clive for such great customer service. Thanks to Clive and also to Colin at TVRSW who was very helpful with the removal, investigation and fitting of the new unit.

This was the previous set up

Edited by Gurmot on Friday 15th May 23:03

[mk1fan]

Clive makes gorgeous stainless sculptures.

[clive f]

that looks great, glad you like it mate.

[Gurmot]

clive f said:

that looks great, glad you like it mate.

I do Clive. You've helped me overcome the one thing I was not content with on the Vixen. The Duratec goes, sounds and now looks great. And the way you did this without even seeing the car is amazing.