Manifold also means multiple in English, amongst other things.
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=manifold
The meaning we're talking about in the context of exhaust pipes is the third definition of the noun.
Engine 'noise'
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Indeed, the exact meaning in this context is a little further down:
2. (Mech.) A cylindrical pipe fitting, having a number of lateral outlets, for connecting one pipe with several others.
2. (Mech.) A cylindrical pipe fitting, having a number of lateral outlets, for connecting one pipe with several others.
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