clack54 Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Hi All, Long time since I have been on this wesite, trying to source front exhaust pipes for my '78 Manta B, new or good used, been looking for ages, even got some from Germany then discovered they were different on LH drive cars. Thanks, here's hoping. Barry Clack
autowatch Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 I think I've got a good used frontpipe Barry, I'll try to have a look in the morning.....where are you from, anywhere near Essex? Dave.
clack54 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Posted November 8, 2013 Unfortunately nowhere near you, Welsh Borders, however if its good don't mind paying for the postage, mine's a coupe not sure whether this makes a difference? Anyway leave this with you untill you have had a look!
autowatch Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 I had a look this morning and couldn't find it I'm afraid...but I'm convinced it's somewhere and it's in good nick so I'll keep looking. I'm 99.8% certain that the same one fits all models with manual trans but if anyone else can confirm that I'd be happier as this one came from a hatch. Anyone....?
clack54 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 Ok thanks for looking, keep trying.........Anyone......... are the front exhaust pipes (Manifold to middle box) the same on a hatch and coupe B????????
spiney_norman Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Hatch and coupe front pipes are the same.
Julian Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Ok thanks for looking, keep trying.........Anyone......... are the front exhaust pipes (Manifold to middle box) the same on a hatch and coupe B???????? I fitted a complete front pipe to my coupe ( Mk1 Cav) last year, I was told it came off a Hatch, but as it was like new, and the price was right, I took a chance when I bought it, and it fitted perfectly, but bear in mind I was only told it was off an Hatch. 1
cam.in.head Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) hi .yeah same front pipe on all manta,ascona,cavalier.saloon ,coupe,hatch.with 1.9 & 2 litre (auto or manual) engines(VL239). a 1.6 pipe will also physically fit but doesnt have the first exhaust box so a little noisier.dont know what or why with a lhd car thou ????. Edited November 10, 2013 by cam.in.head
yellowhusaberg Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 got a front pipe off a coupe,it's got surface rust on it but otherwise solid.gone16v so no use you can have for just the cost of the postage. 1
clack54 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) like to take you up on your offer, whats the best way of arranging this? My email address is barry@barryclack03.orangehome.co.uk Edited November 10, 2013 by clack54
Scribe of Lincoln Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 My understanding is that hatch and coupe front pipes are not the same, however both kinds will fit either car. The coupe one has an extra silencer in it which it flat and oblong in shape, whereas the Hatch front pipe doesn't have this and is just straight through. Like you say, they are thin on the ground - good luck! I'm going for a stainless when mine goes if I can rustle up the funds. Good to see you've still got the car! Ben 1
clack54 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Posted November 28, 2013 Still looking for original front pipes for my '78 B Coupe, anyone else can help?????
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