16v ex manfold

[grassracer]

im fitting a mk2 16v in to a mk1 , is there any alternative other than buying a branch ex manifold, the standard mk2 cast manifold fouls on the gear linkage.any one ouut there to shed any light on this

[richandhazel]

Is the 16V exhaust manifold different to the 8V? If not you can fit a Mk1 manifold, but go for a 4 into 2 and not the 4 into 1..............and if you find a 4 into 2, let me know as I'm looking out for one.

[grassracer]

no, they are loads different,cos its a cross flow head unlike a 8v