JGS manifold

Post by **Powashiftin** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

which manifold would you recommend? ... or what manifold are you KA-T guys rocking?

Post by **vadem** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

You can go wrong with jgs. Thats what i got, I'm very happy I got it. I bought the unwelded version. Took me 1h, to weld it and fit. IF you dont have access to one then I suggest to get the welded version, for like 200, mine cost me 145 shipped.

Post by **Drift Machine** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

I have the JGS manifold on my car and I like it so far. But then again I haven't really had a chance to abuse it......yet....

Post by **andrave** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

I'm in the process of building the tubular kit, blah blah...nervous about welding it myself, cause my welds suck so far. But I'm getting better. I might just cut it up and tack it and take it some place.

anyway if I ever get it done I'll post it up on my site, which is in my sig. As of now I'm still waiting to get my turbo extensions so I can design the manifold around them.

Post by **DriFt3r** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

can I use MIG to weld? I have .035 wire with about 125 amps? what do you guys think

Post by **DriFt3r** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

can I use MIG to weld? I have .035 wire with about 125 amps? what do you guys think?

Post by **andrave** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

yes JGS recommends a minimum of 100 amps so 125 would be adequate. If you are good at welding go at it.At the moment all we have is an ARC (stick) welder that is plenty big enough, and an 85 amp wire feed. The smaller wire feed is much easier to use but gives ****ty welds and wouldn't do any good on the thick tubing and flanges. the arc one is a total ***** to get clean welds out of. I just need more practice.

Post by **turbotruck** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

Here's my JGS wouldnt suggest having them weld it up. I found out putting mine together and fitting everything, that there is extensive grinding and porting that needs to be done to make it FLOW.. I spent probably 12 hours fitting and porting, but it is perect now. oh and it consist of 10 pieces welded together

Post by **rco8786** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

i bought the one from jgs that just needed the radius plate/flange welded on. i used a cutting wheel/metal file/and a 150amp wire-feed and was done in about 20-25 minutes.

The only thing i regret is that i ended up having to disconnect the top A/C hose in order to fit everything in there(welded it half an inch too far forward)...im thinking of doing some custom work sometime in the future to get my AC back, but i dont like using it anyway so oh well.

Post by **E Dogg** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

where can i get a jgs manifold?

Post by **Magnum** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

E Dogg wrote:where can i get a jgs manifold?

http://www.jgstools.com/turbo/index2.html

Post by **E Dogg** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

thanks, i may need an odd flange though....

Post by **LongIsland240** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

DriFt3r wrote:can I use MIG to weld? I have .035 wire with about 125 amps? what do you guys think?

I hope thats good enough, thats what i used!

seriously though...that should be fine.

Post by **E Dogg** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

does anyone know what flange a s4/s5 rx7 turbo uses?

Post by **downhillspecialist** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

E Dogg wrote:does anyone know what flange a s4/s5 rx7 turbo uses?

t3 i think...

Post by **AN89HATCH** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

Did you guys kit just fit rite togeather? I ordered my jgs log type manifold for my sohc ka, and received it today, but nothing lines up. It needs to not only be welded, but cut in order to make it be alignied. Also there is like a 1 inch gap in the middle of mine that will need to be filled with one of the cut pieces. maby its just the sohc ka manifoldS? I hope the muffler shop dosnt charge to much to do the work :rolleyes

Post by **:: orion ::** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

If you ordered the ~$150 kit, it's a DIY setup. Just a flange and a bunch of pieces, you cut and wled it together.

They also sell a $250 one that comes welded, but you have to cut the hole for the flange and then weld that on.

You just bought the cheaper kit I'd bet...

- Brian

Post by **Tx-Sx-FS** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

i also bought the cheap kit..but all i need now is like the plans or deminsions of someones SOHC that is done (turbo truck) and how much i can expect to pay at a muffler shop to have it done...if anyone is willing to trade me there already constructed one for a non assembled one..then id be willing to do that...i want to get this done asap and pay as little as possible...thanks and hope someone can help me

Post by **andrave** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

I have an 80 amp mig, do you think that would be enough? initially I was thinking no, but I've been welding a lot and I"m pretty sure if I switch it to high I should be getting penetration...

Post by **WDRacing** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

Get a piece of 1/4 scrap and have a go at it. Thats really the best way to check for the proper weld. If your unsure you can usually take it to the local welding supply shop and have them take a look. Thats what I did on my first few welds.

I jacked up my first JGS and had to grind all the welds down and run new beads. The first ones were effective, but ugly.

If you weld on both sides of the flange and radius plate you should have plenty of penetration.

Post by **Tx-Sx-FS** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

can someone please send me pics of different angles of their ka24e sohc turbo manifold? if so send to [email protected] and thanks

Post by **MarkEmark** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:53 pm

I've been running my JGS manifold for over a year now at 9 psi and haven't had a problem yet.

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