Tall Block in MK2

I'm jsut in the middle of sticking an ABF in a Mk2 valver and was wondering what exhaust manifolds people are using. It's in there and the downpipe heat shield is about 5mm away from the bulkhead, might be ok if I fab up a solid front mount.

I have heard the difference qwoted at 14-16mm but looking at the block is seems a bit more.

So what have people found to work and not work.

Looking at ABF downpipe and cat bypass, Or

longer studs and chop up an old downpipe to make a spacer, Or

fabricate a solid front mount and adjust the height to maximise clearance.

Any experence 8v or 16v apreciated.

 

Ask Hotgolf, he tilted the motor by the front mount IIRC

 

i just used kr manifold and 8v downpipe

 

As dex says,you can get away using kr manifold and downpipe but i believe its a bit close to bulkhead

 

Try a TSR tubular manifold for tall blocks.

 

You can just the use the normal stuff but it is close to the bulk head. If you've got the cash then go for a 4 branch suited to a tall block.

 

It is a bit close but shud be ok if I make the front mount solid.

4 branch would be nice but got to get it ready for the ring in august and still got the chassis to do aswell.