Zetec exhaust manifold option?

[StrawberryCheesecake]

Has anyone looked at this as an option? It's designed for a mk1/2 escort, but with a bit of cut and shut it might work?

Can anyone measure the clearance under the exh manifold to the engine mounting, as a rough guide?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/291581569166?_mwBanner=1

[LotusJoe]

This was my solution. Cheap and readily available.

[BDA]

Another option is what a friend did (see http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1271.0). They were made in England and I have no idea what it cost him. He had to provide all the measurements so I would think making a second set would at least be quicker if not cheaper. If you're interested, PM me and I can get you in touch with my friend.

Joe's is a common solution and certainly less expensive than my friend's.

[StrawberryCheesecake]

There are 'weld your own' kits on ebay as well, but for a similar price, a 'finished' article that needs a little bit of cut and shut would work out a lot simpler, and save time. I think I'll do a test-install of the engine and measure up to get an idea if it will fit.

[shortjedi]

Hi guys,
Bit of an old post but the photo lotusjoe posted of his manifold, what car is it from?
Cheers Steve

[andy harwood]

The zetec I bought at the salvage yard came from a Ford focus, and has the same type exhaust manifold.

[shortjedi]

Hmm. Wonder if it's a US market Focus. Nothing like the UK one I have.

[andy harwood]

I *think* Joe's manifold is from a earlier silvertop zetec. Later manifolds look like yours(and mine). *Think* is the key word here.

[RoddyMac]

Do a google or Fleabay search for Zetec turbo exhaust manifolds.  The aftermarket ones don't seem to be that pricey, or you could do what I did and use the stock manifold, carve off the primaries, purchase mandrel bends and weld up a custom header.

[shortjedi]

I was looking at the turbo manifolds certainly a possibility. Also been looking at the mandrel bends, I don't really have the welding skills. Might be fun to try though.

[BDA]

Earlier I posted a link to another thread where I posted these pictures of a friend's ztech headers. They look very nice to me. In case you missed them, they were made in England from measurements they asked for. I would assume they kept those measurements and could make another set pretty quickly and economically. If you're interested, I can point you to my friend who I'm sure will be glad to hook you up with the shop who made them.

[shortjedi]

Yes I saw the photos, great looking pipes. Not sure they would clear a boot box though?

[HealeyBN7]

Yes I saw the photos, great looking pipes. Not sure they would clear a boot box though?

I think those would clear. They don't look any bigger then the headers I made and I am able to use the box.  I did have to take a little off the bottom side to clear the bigger muffler.

http://www.vintagemotoring.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1534&start=75



Dean

[BDA]

I think Dean is right. I emailed my buddy and he thinks his will fit with the boot box. He'll measure tomorrow and let me know. I also asked him to let me know who made them so if the tray will fit with them, hopefully, I'll be able to provide a source for them.

[shortjedi]

That would be great.  I  do love the retro bda cam cover with that manifold. More shiny bits....
I'll post some engine bay shots tomorrow.