I can get a KADE for $125 minus TB, harness, and knock sensor.

I was thinking of maybe getting this engine, throwing in some forged pistons, adding an SS Autochrome Mani, T28 Turbo and maybe some upgraded injectors.

I was thinking of getting an E-Manage as a piggyback and self-tuning with a wideband o2

This would be an auto-x setup as I feel it would produce power more quickly and smoothly where it's needed. Any thoughts on this setup?

Should work just fine, I would avoid the SSA mani like a plague...there are plenty of nice substitutes…forged are not necessary at all, you are not looking for monster power…just some good fuel management and tuning and you will be just fine for auto X

Checkered-Member wrote:Should work just fine, I would avoid the SSA mani like a plague...there are plenty of nice substitutes…forged are not necessary at all, you are not looking for monster power…just some good fuel management and tuning and you will be just fine for auto X

I was liking the $300 or so pricetag on that SSA manifold, whoelse makes tubular manifolds.

IveBeenBad wrote:I was liking the $300 or so pricetag on that SSA manifold, whoelse makes tubular manifolds.

There is a reason why it’s 300, but hey if you like replacing your mani every 3 months, go ahead

No one else makes equal length tubular manifolds

A custom one build well, will cost 700-800 bucks

Checkered-Member wrote:There is a reason why it’s 300, but hey if you like replacing your mani every 3 months, go ahead

No one else makes equal length tubular manifolds

A custom one build well, will cost 700-800 bucks

What problems do these manifolds have exactly?

IveBeenBad wrote:What problems do these manifolds have exactly?

if you do a search on the KAT forum you will find your answer;)

basically...the crack after 3 months

Checkered-Member wrote:if you do a search on the KAT forum you will find your answer;)

basically...the crack after 3 months

Like heat/stress cracks from the weight of the turbo?

IveBeenBad wrote:Like heat/stress cracks from the weight of the turbo?

Nope…as in bad welds on the collection flanger

Talk to "AceInHole". He has that exact same setup and has been flawless for him so far.