November 21
My custom made stainless exhaust manifolds for the M70 V12
One reason why i wanted to get these one-off exhaust manifolds made is because i needed them and also, they’re a must-have!. It’s a needed part purely because the stock ones just won’t clear the Right hand drive steering shaft.
It’s a tough job trying to make these stainless steel manifolds. lotsa clearance issues especially where the flange will bolt the downpipes and the downpipes themselves. Pre-emptive thinking and precise measurements were made so the downpipes could go through in between starter and front subframe and lower arms.
Manifolds done. Now, it’s the exhaust that needs some serious thinking. The fuel tank is a turn off. A big tank right at the bottom of the spare wheel well just right for single muffler. I don’t have time to wait for more fabrication which i’d love to for a twin muffler rear exhaust. For that, i have to remove the sprare wheel well, and then either elevate the fuel tank or make one within the spare wheel well itself and scrap the stock fuel tank.
What i’ve decided for now is that i’ll just use my current AC Schnitzer exhaust while replacing the existing pipes meant for a 2.5 with bigger ones to make it breath better. I’ve always loved the sound it makes and i think it will sound awesome with the V12 going through it.
The future will see a full titanium exhaust exiting twin rear mufflers!
Billion Industries Japan Electric Radiator Fan
A hot engine needs a cool fan. It’s gotta be an electric fan Duke Racing supplied the part. This is a 12″ 1650cfm Billion Industries fan. Billion is a company based in Japan, churns our huge lines of performance products mainly for Japanese cars. They also supply OEM parts to those makes.
Just ignore the dirty radiator. I will get them cleaned out.
Carbon Fiber Head Covers Update! 
Okay, though these are just for aesthetics, you gotta admit, they look really good. So what’s new? As i’ve mentioned, the guys at Duke Racing wrapped this babies over with CF and they have just cut off around it to make it look more practical. The wrap-over is almost impossible to be perfect simple due to the complicated folds and edges.
They have cut it around and will further detail it and then paint the exposed part of the aluminium and then lay a clear coat over it finally.