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.

 

that was the joke.

 

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.

 

Good luck with that.

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

 

See post 20.

 

Weld-a-taco

 

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.

 

Because he's a dumbass nooooob

 

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 **** fits together and works.

 

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...

 

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.

 

Are their foundries actually in the US? That's surprising. You can get good **** 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.

 

I hate when my taco shell cracks.

 

 

just fill it with cheese - problem solved

 

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.

 

I pmed you

 

Yes you did! And it shipped today...