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Finished manifold and down pipe with wastegate recirculation pictures.
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFab Vband Bottom Mount by HellaFab, on Flickr
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Custom flanges for some kits Im building.
HELLAFAB custom B6 flange for Miata EFR turbo kits by HellaFab, on Flickr
So happy I made the jump to custom flanges. They fit a lot nicer because I can cut them more precise compared to shelf options.
HELLAFAB custom B6 flange for Miata EFR turbo kits by HellaFab, on Flickr
So happy I made the jump to custom flanges. They fit a lot nicer because I can cut them more precise compared to shelf options.
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This allows a good fit without being sloppy like the 14mm holes on some other flanges.
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If you want one, I will need a stock part to jig to build you a one off elbow.
I am jigging EFR turbo manifolds to offer as a kit, for both 1.6 and 1.8... but I don't want to get into details until the time when Im a paid advertiser (which I have been in discussions with Jason A IB about. Im just developing and perfecting the parts and designing a website first)
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The flange isn't going to grow that much.
The head and turbo flanges don't get to EGT temps, the head flange especially. its bolted to the engine that is heat controlled.
Thanks for the concern, but real life works better than textbooks. The slightly tighter bolt holes keep you from needing to pin the flange to keep proper port alignment and give subsequently better performance.
The head and turbo flanges don't get to EGT temps, the head flange especially. its bolted to the engine that is heat controlled.
Thanks for the concern, but real life works better than textbooks. The slightly tighter bolt holes keep you from needing to pin the flange to keep proper port alignment and give subsequently better performance.
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I managed to get a good start on the 1.6 B6 EFR manifold today.
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
These turbos are big with their IWG actuator, but there is a bit more than half inch to the frame rail for clearance, which is more than enough to account for engine rotation, and they fit with a flipped water neck so there isn't a crazy solution needed that way.
The flanges are also threaded for people who want to upgrade to the Trackspeed Inconel stud.
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
HellaFabrication 1.6L EFR Manifold Prototype by HellaFab, on Flickr
These turbos are big with their IWG actuator, but there is a bit more than half inch to the frame rail for clearance, which is more than enough to account for engine rotation, and they fit with a flipped water neck so there isn't a crazy solution needed that way.
The flanges are also threaded for people who want to upgrade to the Trackspeed Inconel stud.
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undoubtedly!
I have mocked up an oversized piece of square stock ( you can see it in the first picture) to the location of a LHD steering rack. There is 3 or 4 inches of clearance. I didn't measure exact clearance because its really not a constricting area. the turbo sits a little higher compared to something like an absurdflow manifold to allow for easier oil drain back. This gives you a bit more steering clearance.
The only tight part of this setup is the IWG actuator to the frame rail, on both RHD and LHD cars.
I have mocked up an oversized piece of square stock ( you can see it in the first picture) to the location of a LHD steering rack. There is 3 or 4 inches of clearance. I didn't measure exact clearance because its really not a constricting area. the turbo sits a little higher compared to something like an absurdflow manifold to allow for easier oil drain back. This gives you a bit more steering clearance.
The only tight part of this setup is the IWG actuator to the frame rail, on both RHD and LHD cars.
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The flange isn't going to grow that much.
The head and turbo flanges don't get to EGT temps, the head flange especially. its bolted to the engine that is heat controlled.
Thanks for the concern, but real life works better than textbooks. The slightly tighter bolt holes keep you from needing to pin the flange to keep proper port alignment and give subsequently better performance.
The head and turbo flanges don't get to EGT temps, the head flange especially. its bolted to the engine that is heat controlled.
Thanks for the concern, but real life works better than textbooks. The slightly tighter bolt holes keep you from needing to pin the flange to keep proper port alignment and give subsequently better performance.