turbo manifold

[zil40]

i was just wondering if anybody had any suggestions on turbo manifolds. I got a cheap one offline and nothing fits right with it. so tired of messing with it money is already lost on it. i will just find something funny to do with it . but do you guys know of any good ones or should i just have the shop my body works at build one. thanks for your help

[blownhemi]

Tell something about your setup and/or goals, you can get better suggestions that way. But if you just want some "fun", the stock turbo manifold should be enough for quite some fun.

[zil40]

im still looking for 350 or so in the long run or more. please dont tell me the stock can handle that im sure it can. i have everything pulled off so looking something for the long run. i have braided lines ordered for the turbo just looking for a good manifold. I work at shop and lines and gaskets are cheap. just not sure what you guys are running for turbo manifolds

[float_6969]

The only readily available turbo manifolds are the stocker (easily able to handle 350hp, maybe more) and the cheap eBay manifolds (but they don't put the turbo in the same place, so the exhaust doesn't sit properly).

If you don't like those options, someone will have to make you one.

[boost_boy]

Just get one made to your liking and by someone who is competent enough to provide you a solid and reliable product. All of my cars have custom manifolds that were in excess of $1000 US each, so if you can find something functional, yet cheaper and fitting of your tastes, then a custom manifold will be for you.

[zil40]

lame i was kinda hoping there was a good aftermarket one that was worth buying. i will just put the stock one back on with some soft lines. that will make it easyer and have a costume one made by my buddy at the shop i work at. thanks for your help guys

[Izento]

http://driftshop.com.au/engine.htm

The aussies seem to always know what they are doing.

[float_6969]

That's still an eBay manifold. Exact same thing.

[tommey]

Yes, and i doubt that its 321 steel.
The best china option is the OBX one wich they claim is made of 316.

[sjbsuperman1425]

i had a CXRacing one and it held up great when I had it.

[zil40]

well most the ones i see look like the cheap thing i have now. so im going back to stock until i can just have one made. but i was wondering what soft lines you guys are running. just trying to make it easy for me to put back together

[Izento]

I'm using DIF lines.

http://www.frsport.com/DIF-10044-Bottom ... 15431.html

[Spawn_CA18]

i'm using cheapo Ebay ex manifold since 2009 i think .

i have machined the surface that connecting to the head and done a support from bottom to turbo flange to prevent cracking on high EGTs .

It needs machining because chinese guys do welding to the big flange but don't think if it is expanded by the welding heat or not . i have found that there is 3 small hills on surface .

if you change from OEM manifold to ebay manifold you will lose some response on your turbo and maybe 300-400rpm lag will be added to your spool up time . But your Max torque RPM will go 700-800 rpm higher with long runner manifold .


Consider your needs and spend your money wisely. If i were you i will go to the end with stock manifold .