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shuiend 02-15-2016 02:27 PM
Originally Posted by Goingnowherefast (Post 1307932)
Maybe I'm blind but I also do not see a way of possibly doing this haha
I mean technically I think you could weld it. No clue how easy it is to weld whatever sort of cast iron the manifold is made out of to whatever alloy steel that adapter is made out of.

Braineack 02-15-2016 02:30 PM
that was the joke.

Zachariah Saleh 02-15-2016 02:43 PM
Does anyone recommend an alternative adapter? Of course I do not want to have to deal with the turbo touching the hood. I'm sure I could cancel my order before it ships. I don't plan on building this setup quickly anyways I really just bought this because it seemed like the best quality manifold for the price for my application.

bahurd 02-15-2016 03:01 PM
Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1307925)
yeah put studs the t25 side, then run bolts up through the back up the tacotaco flange and screw them into the back of that adapter.

ezpz.
Good luck with that.

EDIT: Sorry, missed the in between posts while on the phone.

patsmx5 02-15-2016 03:02 PM
Originally Posted by Zachariah Saleh (Post 1307942)
Does anyone recommend an alternative adapter?
See post 20.

deezums 02-15-2016 03:06 PM
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Weld-a-taco

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1455566777

bahurd 02-15-2016 03:09 PM
Stupid question @Zachariah Saleh. Why not just run the T3 ebay turbo like everyone else? You can blow up the 1.6L just as quick.

deezums 02-15-2016 03:10 PM
Because he's a dumbass nooooob

shuiend 02-15-2016 03:13 PM
Originally Posted by Zachariah Saleh (Post 1307942)
Does anyone recommend an alternative adapter? Of course I do not want to have to deal with the turbo touching the hood. I'm sure I could cancel my order before it ships. I don't plan on building this setup quickly anyways I really just bought this because it seemed like the best quality manifold for the price for my application.
No the adapters tend to be garbage, will probably vibrate loose, and then leak.

You will need a custom downpipe even if you manage to get it all bolted together. You are better off watching the classifieds and trying to buy a used FM/Begi manifold and a downpipe, so that way you know your shit fits together and works.

bahurd 02-15-2016 04:25 PM
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Regarding @patsmx5 posts earlier in #20, I guess it's possible but you end up with the T25 studs really close to the sides. Most likely they'll break through. Not too mention needing a shitload of porting at the turbine inlet. See drawing...


https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1455571520

patsmx5 02-16-2016 01:47 AM
Originally Posted by bahurd (Post 1307998)
Regarding @patsmx5 posts earlier in #20, I guess it's possible but you end up with the T25 studs really close to the sides. Most likely they'll break through. Not too mention needing a shitload of porting at the turbine inlet. See drawing...


https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1455571520
Yeap, I cut into the bolts I loc-tite'd into the manifold when I did my T2 to T3 conversion. Never had a problem though, would do it again if I needed to turn a T2 into a T3.

aidandj 02-16-2016 01:56 AM
Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1307909)
Besides the t3 to t2 adapter probably making the turbo hit your hood?

Begi/FM foundries are located in the US so they actually QC their manifolds.

I also think they put the turbo in a much better location for mounting to work with AC/PS.
Are their foundries actually in the US? That's surprising. You can get good shit from china with good QC.

shuiend 02-16-2016 06:29 AM
Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 1308143)
Are their foundries actually in the US? That's surprising. You can get good shit from china with good QC.
I know for a fact the foundry Begi uses is in Texas and a reasonable drive from their office.

I am pretty sure I saw a post by Keith years ago saying they also have their manifolds made in the US.

Braineack 02-16-2016 08:30 AM
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I hate when my taco shell cracks.


https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1455629456

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...2dbbdfdd53.png

shuiend 02-16-2016 08:48 AM
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https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1455630518

18psi 02-16-2016 09:36 AM
just fill it with cheese - problem solved

shordeee 05-24-2016 06:59 PM
Anyone have one of these taco taco manifolds for sale? they arnt available on ebay anymore..

bahurd 05-24-2016 09:35 PM
Originally Posted by shordeee (Post 1334022)
Anyone have one of these taco taco manifolds for sale? they arnt available on ebay anymore..
I happen to have one I've been holding on too. $145 + shipping. Pics of the actual manifold are in post #8 of this thread. PM me if you want it.

shordeee 05-25-2016 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bahurd (Post 1334059)
I happen to have one I've been holding on too. $145 + shipping. Pics of the actual manifold are in post #8 of this thread. PM me if you want it.
I pmed you

bahurd 05-25-2016 05:20 PM
Originally Posted by shordeee (Post 1334101)
I pmed you
Yes you did! And it shipped today...


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