How is the jgs tools mainfold?

[vadem]

I just recently found out how cheap they are and plan on getting it. I just want some opinions from people that have it. Another question, im going to be running a 99 Saab turbo which is a t3 w a .48 How do you think this will work under 10lbs, w 370's afc and front mount,

Thanks

[PMan_S13]

I'm using it on my car.. it works real nice. Just make sure you get it set for plenty of room between anything that can melt. Specifically your master cylinder. (I have anti-lock lines that make the space even smaller; had to have the manifold done 2 times cause the machine shop didn't put it exactly where I wanted it)

That t3 will spool up real fast but you might be lacking on the top end a bit.. it should be fine though.

[Projex240]

How was your fitment with the jgs? I know that it may melt the master sylinder, but exactly how close do those sit? 3 inches? 1 inch? It probably depends on how you set up your turbo, and how big the turbine housing is, but Im genuinely curious to see where people are mounting these turbo on this particular manifolds...pictures anyone?

[rco8786]

Ya I'm wondering about where people weld the flange as well..as far as clearance issues. I would like to keep my a/c, is that possible with the jgs?

[PMan_S13]

I have the flange mounted at the 2nd runner and almost straight up.. only angled 10 to 30 degrees away from the block. I also have the flange angled so the turbo isn't parallel with the block.. it is pointing toward the left headlight slightly.

There is plenty of room in the engine compartment for this manifold; which actually is very small compared to others I have seen. It's really the downpipe that melts the master cylinder so placement is what will get ya. I was able to fit my t3/t4 in and I still have my a/c. But I don't have any pics sorry

[huguetpj]

I have the flange mounted at the 2nd runner and almost straight up.. only angled 10 to 30 degrees away from the block. I also have the flange angled so the turbo isn't parallel with the block.. it is pointing toward the left headlight slightly.

There is plenty of room in the engine compartment for this manifold; which actually is very small compared to others I have seen. It's really the downpipe that melts the master cylinder so placement is what will get ya. I was able to fit my t3/t4 in and I still have my a/c. But I don't have any pics sorry

I agree with P_Man. I don't have a JGS mani, I had one custom made, but it's configuration is quite the same as P_Man's. As he said the space is there it's just placing things right

[PMan_S13]

Also, just some helpful advice.. if you have your mani marked exactly as it needs to be welded, and you take it to a machine shop to be welded, make sure you tell them it needs to be exactly as you marked it.

That may save you from a second trip...