| Quote, originally posted by s14_240sx » |
| Alot of people cheap out and buy th ssauto**** top mounts, which are horribly made and don't have enough support so they crack. but it won't matter if you spend the extra money and buy good ****. |
Thats a false statement right there. Because there is just as many people out there that buy them and use them with no problems.
I did on my CRX worked perfectly, the turbo gave up before the mani did.
frsh13 s13 said it though, if the mani is reliable and good shouldn't matter if it's top or bottom. Bottom mount however might make it easier to fab up the down pipe.
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Posted by: WDRacing at 3:33 PM 6/19/2007
Also for the record, Banks uses log manifolds with ALL of there turbo kits, to include the one that makes 1500WHP. So this BS about logs being bad is exactly that...BS.
Don't believe the hype just cause it was posted on the almighty interweb. Unless of course I say it, then it's 100% fact.
WD
Post Title: Re: (WDRacing)
Posted by: 480sx at 4:18 PM 6/19/2007
Also no ones said anything about weight distribution. Top mounts put your center of gravity a bit higher than stock which really isnt what you want, while bottom mounts keep things a bit more balanced.
Post Title: Re: (WDRacing)
Posted by: S13FX at 5:17 PM 6/19/2007
| Quote, originally posted by WDRacing » |
Don't believe the hype just cause it was posted on the almighty interweb. Unless of course I say it, then it's 100% fact. WD |
Well I dunno about 100% but maybe 99.9% but even then it's ok cause I make up for the .1% HAHA
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Posted by: Florida240sx at 10:00 PM 6/19/2007
| Quote, originally posted by 480sx » |
| Logs dont put down the torque that a tubular manifold will, but typically have a tinnnyyyy bit faster spool. Also no ones said anything about weight distribution. Top mounts put your center of gravity a bit higher than stock which really isnt what you want, while bottom mounts keep things a bit more balanced. |
So theres a small difference in the lag between the log style and the tubular? It seems as though the log-style manifolds are a bit quieter, more durable and dissipate less heat than the tubular types which are some other reasons for using the log mani.
Post Title: Re: (spooled240)
Posted by: 480sx at 4:30 PM 6/22/2007
Here are some pics.
Post Title: Re: Top VS. Bottom MOUNTS (KATwo40)
Posted by: boznuttz at 7:10 PM 6/25/2007
I'm going to add it to our sticky up top.
Seems like there is a lot of good info in here.
Great job guys.
Thanks,
Mike
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Posted by: boznuttz at 12:08 PM 6/26/2007
By the way guys, I'm selling a few bottom mount manifolds since I have them laying around my room.
*INTERESTING FACT*
T2 bottom mount manifolds do not make good pillows. They also have the potential to stub my toe everytime I walk by my car parts 'pile'.
Post Title: Re: (boznuttz)
Posted by: r3skyline at 6:17 PM 6/26/2007
I have had to re weld one support tab that I thought looked suspect(looked like the welder didnt use enough filler)
but overall for the 30bux I paid it was worth every penny, and the guy before me was tough on it for sure, some may know him ichi go...
as for cheap vs pricey , I know 2 guys with quality manifolds that both cracked in the same spot. Both are top mount and t3/4, and both over 300whp. IIRC its something to do with the type of ss used in most manifolds, as to why they crack. Most 'quality' manifolds are made from the same ss as the ebay ones 
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Posted by: new_to_drift at 9:56 AM 4/18/2008
I'd say bottom mounts allow for a little better engine temps and clearance issues with the DP, MC, strut bar, hood, etc.
Top mounts allow for much better access to the turbo and easier disassembly, but have more problems with clearances and melting ****.
The advantage of the tubular manifold is when it is truly equal length. The equal length allows the exhaust pulses to not interfere and bunch up to create hot spots. In theory a true equal length tubular mani should allow for slightly better spool than a log, but if the log mani if quality and it allows for the turbo to sit close to the head so exhaust doesn't travel as far, it will aid in spool up time.
I'd say a quality equal length and a quality log are not going to be that much different for spool up times, logs tend to last longer cause many are made out of thicker, stronger metal.
I'd also like to put out that a cheap-average log mani probably won't perform as well as a cheap-average equal length(tubular).
+1 for having a sidemount Jookmasta
Post Title: Re: Top VS. Bottom MOUNTS (Silvia_Freak)
Posted by: Ligerzero at 6:05 PM 6/22/2008
Post Title: Re: Top VS. Bottom MOUNTS (Ligerzero)
Posted by: Reno at 6:05 AM 6/23/2008
yes??
the turbo can sit even lower now YAY LOL
damn should at least include some gaskets... 
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Posted by: boznuttz at 12:56 PM 6/23/2008
Lol, the 3rd and 4th injectors aren't firing, I need to replace the dented and bent oil pan, and I need to make a new exhaust piece. Other than that, just little things here and there to get it all nice and fun!
VVV
Post Title: Re: (boznuttz)
Posted by: DMan II-40 at 4:13 PM 6/23/2008
Everyone I have heard of getting them as like them so far with a couple exceptions. And for $100 I don't think it is a bad buy.
Edit: forgot to link the thread if anyone is interested. http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=346538
Post Title: Re: Top VS. Bottom MOUNTS (Ligerzero)
Posted by: WDRacing at 6:37 PM 6/23/2008
| Quote, originally posted by Ligerzero » |
| Ebay manifold with a t3 flange welded on as well as an external dump and flange for the wastegate....
|
AWSOME man...very well done.
WD
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Posted by: spooled240 at 7:00 PM 6/23/2008
How much does this cost and how difficult is it? (bottom mount t2 manifold --> a bottom mount t3)
Post Title: Re: (spooled240)
Posted by: allmotoref at 2:55 PM 6/30/2008
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