T3/T4 Topmount guys: turbo elbow?

[PantherRacer]

So, I now find myself with a T3/T4 turbo for my KA(95 S14), but I don't have an elbow or downpipe. What are all my options? The SR elbows will fit, but I don't know if the bends are right to work. If I get one would it have the clearance and work with a custom downpipe?

I'm looking around at JGS, IAP etc, and I need the most cost effective application.

Why do I need the cheapest thing? I can't have a job.

Also, are the applications that much different between SR/KA & S13/S14 for elbows and downpipes? Thanks.

[redhb240SXS13]

It all depends on what manifold you are using. If you a top branded manifold(i.e. peakboost, iap, full-race, revhard) most of the companies sell downpipes for the particular manifold. But, most likely it will have to be custom.

[PantherRacer]

it's an Xo2 tubular manifold.if it has to be custom I guess I just have to start saving lol.

[Zippy69]

Find an elbow that will fit your turbo, and modify it to fit.Make it longer or whatever it needs. When your broke, you will have to learn to be creative.

[Florida240sx]

I have my old iap setup for sale but your pinching pennies seems like.

[PantherRacer]

I am definitely pinching pennies lol. going with what I can throw at it piece by piece. I mean if you'll sell me the d/p you have for your IAP kit what am I looking at?

I'm probably going to pick up some parts from it (oil lines & hotpipe) since you might part out.

right now I'm going for cheap and reliable until I get some money to make it fast. I just need a little boost in my life.

[DevilMB3017]

I use the JGS top-mount mani, and the 'elbow' downpipe that came with it. Mated that to a Megan Racing downpipe to the cat. I choose MR strictly because of the flexpipe section, allows everything to fit a little better when it heats/cools.

[GTR PrYdE]

custom. no one sells a downpipe for your mani..

[PantherRacer]

So what do you suggest, get a T3 flange and just take the flange to an exhaust shop or would it be better if I had my own downpipe for them to modify.Or should I say which would be more cost effective lol.

[DevilMB3017]

It would most likely be quicker to take it to an exhaust shop with the right flanges and have them make a downpipe to connect the turbo outlet right to your cat. Cost would be roughly the same I think.

The only way you'll get it much cheaper is if you buy the materials online for a lot less, but then they will charge you higher labor most likely.

[spooled240]

i have the ssac top mount mani for my t3/t4 and I'm pretty sure they don't make a dp for that. So I bought the t3 outlet flange from ATP for like 30 bucks and a ss 3" 90 degree bend took my car to the local muff shop and they welded me up a bitchin one that snaked its way around the steering shaft.

Muffler shop charged me $150+$30 for the flange+$45-ish for the ss 90 degree bend=$225 for a full ss dp-not bad IMO

[PantherRacer]

So, Uh, Who in Florida has a welder?There were a few classes in my autobody course about welding, but I need more practice, this is as good a time as any to start project 2: weld your own d/p, save money!

[spooled240]

I wouldn't have minded the welding, just the part where I needed 3" stainless steel mandrel bent piping to clear the steering shaft.

[Kalypso]

Bumped and added to recent threads... thank you

most muffler shops that deal with a high volume of cars will do this for you, for real cheap. bring them the flanges and they'll fab you a pipe, and bend it to spec for between 80-100$ or less. or buy an beay downpipe and have them fab and lengthen it.

and then reinforce the crappy welds with an extra layer.