Dear members, does anybody know where I can get one of those exhaust manifolds fabricated? According to Barry Foster Dave Tyler could do it, but I got no contact data, phone or email address. Is there another company which could do it? Thank you for your help. DADA
It's also worth trying Maniflow in Salisbury. They made up a s/s twin box system for my Z Magnette while I waited, but they do LCB manifolds too. www.maniflow.co.uk
I found an exhaust specialist who could make one of these but " to be honest you probably won't notice much difference". I showed him photos of several designs and the only one he approved of was the full-flow one as used by Frank Ashley. I'm told the inlet manifold can be a modified A7 one. From what I've read it would seem there is no performance benefit in a vertical carb - it's a matter of practicality; with an 'exit through the bonnet side exhaust' there is no option. But they look impressive!
I also need a Derrington exhaust manifold. I used to have one, together with semi-downdraught twin SU's to fit an M-Type but the exhaust disappeared during a flat move in 1965. I still have the SU's and the inlet manifold. John
My exhaust manifold was made by Gran Fabrications and is still in excellent order after 18 years of service. The contact details are:- Gran Fabrications: Address: 6-8 Leen Valley House Bulwell Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG6 8SB: Contact: Andy Newton: Telephone: 0115 9761 864: Email: andrew_newton hotmail.co.uk: