Yes, I am using the 1 7/8 pipe as it matches the ports. The 1 3/4 is too small. The heads have been flow tested, all measurements sent to the right people custom camshafts fabricated with this being the end result including exhaust.
I am sure it will be good enough for a old MR2 chassis! 

Steve, give me a buzz when your down in Melb.

With the MR2 Trackday getting a little too close for comfort I have been working madly to get my car finished and running for the event. It simply never ends but it is get very close to the day when the car will live again!
The interior received yet another little touch up along with numerous other parts. It will be at the Exhaust specialist on Monday then its off to Melbourne the following week for the wiring.
Intake will be ready for install in a week or two.
A few pics of some of the work.




 

MCT_MR2
Ahh, you are the guy using ariel to build your intake. Nice work.

Yes, there are two being built. He is a great person to deal with. Wish I had bitten the bullet 12 months ago but that's how life is.
 
I'm working on being in Melbourne in a week or two for the wiring. Charlie's friend is doing the wiring on my car and the second loom for the second engine.  

MCT_MR2
Good stuff. Troy or whatever his name is. I met him briefly at the anniversary meet in melbourne.

Who you getting to tune it when its ready?

 
Yes, will be visiting Troy very soon then its off to Shane Wilson for the tune.
 
Unfortunately I didn't get everything done today so I am a day or two behind but I will push through to have the car running in the very near future.

Thanks Trav,
Its getting there. Still suffering from the delay on the engine build but pretty focused on having it ready for MTC2016. I will run the car on a few test days before MTC but MTC will be the first key event for the car. Certainly looking forward to driving in 2016. Chances are, I will compete in a few round of iRace, a few Eastern creek practice days and a few track days. Wakefield 300 is a possibility but depends on timing, co driver and team to help make it happen.
The exhaust is completed with 1 3/4 to 1 7/8@700mm, velocity merge collectors, 600mm secondaries with a 3" cannon. I suspect it will be a little loud with lots of fire!
Manifold is ready for pick up on Saturday then driving to Melbourne where Troy will perform his magic.

 
 

Glad you went bigger with the pipes. Looking forward to seeing it.

Wow! I can't wait to see and hear it for real