Spotlight on ROWLAND MANIFOLDS

With 40 years in the industry I sometimes feel like “The old master” of the trade; but I take my hat off to those who have served the Automotive and Racing industry long before me… and are still at it!

Today we showcase ROWLAND MANIFOLDS. A name in racing since the 1960’s and the same man/legend still manufacturing racing products today. Non of the “move with the modern times” here: Rowland was designing and casting Automotive intake manifolds for the racing fraternity in South Africa, quickly spreading these sort after items around the globe to all contents racing classic automotive and club cars.

He has stayed with the Artisan method of sand casting his aluminum intake manifolds, growing their reputation with designs and features lacking with other makers.

The main features favored with the ROWLAND designs are the Generous runners, guaranteeing plenty of volume and no restriction. Also PLENTY of material at the head flange for allowing match porting to your head.

This casting method does mean the surface finish is much rougher than modern ways, but aluminum is an easy metal for those who want to custom Finnish their engine bay by polishing, powder-coating, or ceramic coating for an individual look. Others actually admiring the rough cast for the Old School / Rat-rod appeal of the 1960’s.