OEM Exhaust Manifold Variants

[Fred]

There are at least two ex manifold variants. Post with pics please. We can formalise the information onto a site later.

Fred.

[tcanin00]

There are two variations of the Manifolds used on the fe3n in the Kia Sportage. I found this picture on a parts website. This appears to be a 4 into 1 header from the '95 to '98 model years. '98 through '02 use a cast iron manifold.

[Fred]

Awesome! I didn't know what they looked like or what variations there were. Good info!

You say "this is the 4:1 from xyz year the other was cast" but both are 4 into one, and you supply pictures of one cast and one not. Care to clarify?

Thanks!

[tcanin00]

&es, sorry about the mix up. The tubular header style manifold without a catalytic bolted directly to it is from the '95-'97 Sportage. The '98-'02 Sportages have a cast iron manifold which has a catalytic bolted directly to it. I think the factory header could be used in for a turbo. I would like to find one these cheaper than the $212.00 price the parts website wanted for theirs ans see what it would take to make an adapter flange for the turbo.

[Fred]

If you do, make sure you plug the O2 hole and use one after the turbo, they do NOT work right under pressure.

[tcanin00]

Ok, thanks for the info. Does the 02 sensor work against the computer under boost since the fuel demand increases?

[Fred]

Sorry, my post was unclear, if you're using a wideband, it has to be post turbo, unsure about crappy narrowbands, but they're no use anyway. As for affecting fueling, that depends on the ECU etc.

Fred.

[tcanin00]

Yes, I would be using a wideband in order to give the computer an accurate reading. Before I instal the turbo, I'll upgrade the computer to MS II.

[lundgren420]

There is another. The manifold from the F8-DOHC the 1.8liter variant. I will try to get a picture of it up tonight. It looks like a cross between the kia mani and the original FE-DOHC mani.

[tcanin00]

Ok, I would like to know the different options since my cast iron manifold is cracked. I've read on Kia forum sites that its a common problem for the cast iron to crack. You would think it would be stronger than the tubular header design.