Various KA manifolds?!?

Post by **SSDwellah** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

Which manifolds mount the turbo on top? I've heard that the revhard would bout that the ports would be badly misaligned. Where can I find them online or any other brands? Does RevHard have a site? I tried a search engine but I keep getting DA "performance" :rolleyes

Post by **aleph1** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

http://www.revhard.com =)

here is a few links of KAT manifolds i have discovered:

http://www.executivecleancar.c...x.htm

http://www.back-yard-productions.com/

http://www.autoimaging.com/ <- Check the Performance section, next to Bee-R they list they make a KAT manifold, but its not on the site...

I think i have more, but i cant find them now...bah

Post by **SSDwellah** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

Thanks for the reply, maybe I should be more specific though. What I was looking for is a production turbo manifold that is designed to have the turbo mounted on top. I know about BYP, but they require your car to be present because they make "one-off" manifolds. The Revhard is excellent from what I've heard but it's designed to have the turbo under the manifold (not much room that way) and if I flip it over the bolt pattern will match but not the exhaust ports. I'm trying to do this myself and I don't have the tools or really know how to match ports. I understand the concept but concepts won't get my engine working properly

But thanks for the reply aleph1

Post by **aleph1** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

Ya I know, thats what sucks about RHs manifold. You might wanna contact them to make sure, who knows...maybe they changed the design...? Worst comes to worst you could always buy the RH and see if a local shop can port match it for top mounting. eh?

Post by **george** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

i have heard atleast two fellow KAT drivers with cracked RH manifolds

Post by **TruboostPerformance** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

I have made two KA manifolds and no probelms yet I also have made three honda D series motors manifolds, they ran me about $275.00 each...

Post by **ST240** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

yeah im curious to know what kind of manifold everyone is running for future reference

-Andre

Post by **flip240** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

dofbft: have any pictures??

Besides the ones you listed, there is the F-max manifold which is log style but quite a bit more than the RH. Also, GReddy's kit, whenever it comes out!!

The problem with the RH is a few of the bolt holes and the flange itself. There is a bit of a flaw in the design of the RH manifold when dealing with heat expansion. The 1 piece flange works well with other engines, but apparently not too well with the KA so other manifolds you see will have each port flange separated. I've only heard of a few who have had RH manifolds cracking on them several times, but I don't know what the situations are that might have caused this, maybe higher boost, aftermarket internals, i dunno...

Other than those, i'm still looking into good manifolds myself.

Post by **C-Kwik** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

The manifold listed above(http://www.executivecleancar.c...x.htm) is a direct replacement for the RH mani. It is port matched for top mount, has large smooth runners, can come with an EGT port, and is designed with heat expansion in mind. The only bad think I can see about it is it's made from mild steel. A coating may make it more resistant to heat.

Post by **ST240** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

which 1 do you think is the best for making a custom kit (maybe including ones that arent listed above) ?

-Andre

Post by **DaveEEE** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

I've run the revhard, top mount for almost 6 months and no cracking problems as of yet.

-david, 93 ka24det

Post by **midnight brother** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

what about jgs?

Post by **stroker-ace** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

Look inot the CTC Motorsports equal length SS manifold. I am not sure on the price, but you can contact them.

CTC Motorsports

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

CTC is for SR20's

Post by **flip240** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

So, there isn't a really great KA manifold for turbos??

Post by **aleph1** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

I wish RH would revise their manifold, I think that would be the best one for the money. But if I HAD to buy a manifold right now, Id go with the one from the cleancar website, for 650 or whatever and get it jet coated.

Post by **ST240** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

What is a jet coating? How much is it? I'm guessing it promotes heat dissipation. :pface

-Andre

Post by **aleph1** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

http://www.back-yard-productio...g.htm

its essentially ceramic coating.

Post by **BinaryVertigo** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

the only problem with the $650 turbo manifold is that you have to get 9 other people to buy it with you at the same time

Post by **WDRacing** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

Yeah thats pretty friggin gay, "here give me your money, I'll let you know when I have 9 more orders"

WD

Post by **midnight brother** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

what about if you got a custom jgs one?

Post by **ST240** » Fri Nov 15, 2002 7:49 pm

theyll prolly want 9 buyers or whatever too

-Andre

Various KA manifolds?!?

Various KA manifolds?!?

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