Mk1 exhaust header that won't hit?

[Mudhen]

Hi all - wondering what the 'best' option for a Mk1 exhaust header is - I have a 1340cc motor in my '65 Mk1 'S' and need to get a new one. I had a LCB header on it (can't remember now where I bought it) but it hit was hitting the drive flange so I had to remove it. Seems like some of the collectors are up on the vertical part of the pipe - maybe that would be better than having it after the turn?

Anyone have a version that they know doesn't hit?

Thanks!

[Miniholic]

Maniflow make a version that is tweaked to clear the drive couplings on early cars.

http://maniflow.co.uk/index.php?view=product&f...

I've always found them really helpful if you have any queries.

[Mudhen]

They don't give those away, huh? ouch...but sure will be nice to stop this:



Thanks for the tip, MH!

[camelotr]

Cheap "solution" is to alter the pipe with some hammering at the areas.

Nowhere a pro idea, but cheap and works.

[Plank]

This spring I changed the Maniflow LCB for a new one on my S engined 67
I did it with the engine out and on the bench. With a bit of bending and carefull adjustment with a hammer, I acheived a good 5mm clearance. It works well. I would be tricky to do with the engine in situe though.