205 Mi16 exhaust manifold

[richard64 0]

Hi, This is my first posting so apologies if it is in the wrong place etc.

I am restoring my 1,9 Mi16 205GTI after 25 years of being stationary on the drive. I have found the exhaust manifold has cracked and is beyond a welded repair. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding manifolds. I don't think my engine has been tilted. It was built by Hartwell Racing  in 1992 and I don't know the details of how they did the upgrade (car is with a garage at present so I can't check).

There appears to be 2 manifold options:

Spoox stainless steel manifold and one by Maniflow. 

I have heard the Maniflow one has fitment issues on some cars. Does anyone know if this is true or whether there are other options I can consider.

Thanks

[Type-R 3]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-205-Mi-16-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Manifold-PUG-Racing-/284015236095

[richard64 0]

Thanks, That's a bit cheaper than Spoox version and close to me. Do you know anything about how well it fits, I have heard some are a bit tight fitment wise.

[welshpug 1,657]

its made specifically for the 1.9 so should fit fine, the 2.0 block is taller which is where the issues come in.

[richard64 0]

Thanks useful info. I bought the car already professionally modified years ago so don't have the experience of performing the conversion and knowing the issues involved.