ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
Hi everyone,
I guess I'm probably not the first person to ask this, but I've bought an ABF with twin45's for my Mk2. I've heard that there is no pre-manufactured exhaust manifold for this set up. I have however spotted this one on E-bay and was wondering if anyone on here might be able to verify whether or not this looks like it was taken from a Scirocco?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/golf-mk3-abf ... Swp0paot5P
Another option I'm wondering about would be to try and modify one of these:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-ST ... 0009.m1982
Many thanks,
Dave
I guess I'm probably not the first person to ask this, but I've bought an ABF with twin45's for my Mk2. I've heard that there is no pre-manufactured exhaust manifold for this set up. I have however spotted this one on E-bay and was wondering if anyone on here might be able to verify whether or not this looks like it was taken from a Scirocco?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/golf-mk3-abf ... Swp0paot5P
Another option I'm wondering about would be to try and modify one of these:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-ST ... 0009.m1982
Many thanks,
Dave
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
I bought one from vw heritage and it still sits close to the uj, check my build out
The first is similar but its all down to the angles as it goes under the car
The first is similar but its all down to the angles as it goes under the car
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I have the Heritage one too but there are copies on ebay for half the price.
The one in your first link is mighty similar.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK1- ... xydUJTMteR
Whatever you get, expect to have to modify it slightly and to wrap it.
Techtonics Tuning in the US do a downpipe kit that fits onto a mk2/3 Golf exhaust manifold. I have an ABF manifold and a downpipe flange if you wanted to get someone to build you one.
The one in your first link is mighty similar.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK1- ... xydUJTMteR
Whatever you get, expect to have to modify it slightly and to wrap it.
Techtonics Tuning in the US do a downpipe kit that fits onto a mk2/3 Golf exhaust manifold. I have an ABF manifold and a downpipe flange if you wanted to get someone to build you one.
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i made my own from abf manifold and downpipe flexi but after that its custom going into rocco downpipes collector.
i had to weld a lambda boss into mine for the abf management
i had to weld a lambda boss into mine for the abf management
I dont mind project cars but I HATE SANDING!!!
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
Don't know if this would help
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Ex ... Sw~gFZjAOl
I'm not doing any engine conversions but changed the downipe on the Scirocco recently and compared it to my Mk2 golf and there's definately a difference. If your going to be modifying try the pipe above.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Ex ... Sw~gFZjAOl
I'm not doing any engine conversions but changed the downipe on the Scirocco recently and compared it to my Mk2 golf and there's definately a difference. If your going to be modifying try the pipe above.
Last edited by Eagle1 on Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
Has to be a 16v manifold, the 8v ones are too small a bore and wrong spacing as the 8v inlet is also on the back of the head
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
Thanks, this is really useful. I've just had a good look at your 4-2-1. I can see why you needed to wrap it. I believe this is generally a good move for performance benefits too.
BlackGTX wrote:I bought one from vw heritage and it still sits close to the uj, check my build out
The first is similar but its all down to the angles as it goes under the car
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
Thank you! It's good to know there are alternative ones on ebay. I might come back to you regarding the ABF manifold and flange as there is a local man, who makes full systems near here. Cheers!
mr.brown wrote:I have the Heritage one too but there are copies on ebay for half the price.
The one in your first link is mighty similar.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK1- ... xydUJTMteR
Whatever you get, expect to have to modify it slightly and to wrap it.
Techtonics Tuning in the US do a downpipe kit that fits onto a mk2/3 Golf exhaust manifold. I have an ABF manifold and a downpipe flange if you wanted to get someone to build you one.
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
This is interesting. I can weld, so I might be able to frankenstein something in my garage. I'm running carbs, so it should be a bit easier for me. Thanks!
james butler wrote:i made my own from abf manifold and downpipe flexi but after that its custom going into rocco downpipes collector.
i had to weld a lambda boss into mine for the abf management
Re: ABF exhaust manifold/downpipe
Thanks everyone for replying, and so quickly! This information is very helpful. Cheers, Dave.