3 into 1 downpipe...and the rest??

[daveyl]

hello, i just acquired a 3 into 1 exhaust downpipe, problem is trying to find an exhaust that will fit. i am riding on a tight budget, so the new one costing over 160 quid really doesn't sound all that appealing. any ideas as to which car i could "borrow" an exhaust from...your views will be greatly received!
thanks
Dave

[bmcecosse]

Assuming the 3 into 1 goes through the hole in the panel - ie it's not a Spridget manifold - then either splice on the original system, or just visit the local Kwak Fut and ask if you can rake through their pile of old systems - usually can fish out some perfectly good parts to make up your own. If it is a Spridget manifold then it's going to be v tight against the chassis - not sure if it's possible. Any chance of a picture ?

[Orkney]

might be a metro LNB?
If its a big bore then your going to restrict it something chronic by putting the standard to it with a flare adaptor.
Made a from scrap exhaust the other day for the free landy going from just a single downpipe, wasnt too bad to do on reflection, thats not to say it will stay on though. If i hadnt had all the U clips lying around spare would have been quite pricey to do.

[bigginger]

Why are we wandering down the 'what manifold is it' path?

[bmcecosse]

Because that affects what system (if any) can be connected to it! Point is - a Spridget one is not much good on a Minor - nor is a Mini or Metro one, without extensive modifications !

[bigginger]

Just curious, since the OP didn't say anything about that. I *know* about the Midget manifold, having once inadvertantly got one, and the Maestro manifold one too, since I have one...
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[callyspoy]

sorry for not replying sooner, internet has been down. the manifold is the l.c.b one that is on ESM. sorry for the confusion!