Tubular Manifolds - Oil Pump

[Matt Cook]

My engine is in bits again.....long story.

Anyway, I’m considering taking the opportunity to fit tubular manifolds. So I have a few questions?

Is access to the oil pump worse with tubulars? Does the whole manifold need to be released or just the transition pieces?

To wrap or not to wrap? I wrapped a set on my Morris Minor (1330cc) without any issue.

I’m not planning any other performance upgrades in the near future but I may go for fuel injection eventually so I see the tubulars as future proof.

All sensible thoughts appreciated

Thanks
Matt

[Phil S]

had mine ceramic coated, this caused a fitting problem as another dent could not be hammered in to clear the steering shaft.
ended up with a new thin shaft and the engine lifted by about 6mm
good for keeping the underbonnet heat down but expansive as 1 coat inside and 2 on the outside was more than the manifold.
looking at the space available you will be very tight if you wrap them

[DJT]

Not needed. Original viscous coupling fan keeps the air moving around under the bonnet. I’ve had Phoenix tubular manifolds fitted for 4 years with no heat problems.

[richardthestag]

had mine ceramic coated, this caused a fitting problem as another dent could not be hammered in to clear the steering shaft.
ended up with a new thin shaft and the engine lifted by about 6mm

I was always taught to "measure twice, cut once"

Ceramic coating does look nicer than wrap though

Still have cast manifolds on mine and a stainless exhaust. sounds

[PJB]

I've got headers, ceramic coated and did not have to dent it to clear the column - tho the gap is all of 2 mm (and it is the fatter part).
The engine bay cools down far faster than with the stock manifolds.