I figured out my solution to the tight fight exhaust manifold.
I ordered a bottom mount turbo header from FRSports.com
Turbo HeaderI had such a tight fit with the Z24 and the steering box that I was not able to use a performance exhaust header. The stock exhaust barely cleared the steering box. The stock KA24DE exhaust manifold looks like it won't clear when I get it in so that forced me to look into something else.
The last performance header I bought stuck out to far from the head and dropped down right on the steering box. I ended up wasting time and money.
This turbo header will allow me to run a single pipe down from the header and clear the box. May run a 2.5 inch pipe down and reduce it to my existing 2 inch pipe. Should get excellent flow.
Haven't started the project yet. KA motors complete but I havent dove into pulling the Z24 out. Just trying to gather all the parts to make this project happen. And mostly because I wander in an out of my garage getting tools for house projects. It doesn't hurt to stop and stare at the car for a moment.
