I need advice on a good cheap mani for my t3, and a way to mock up a downpipe

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06-16-2007, 10:09 PM

cardriverx

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I need advice on a good cheap mani for my t3, and a way to mock up a downpipe

First, what would be a good yet cheap manifold for the t3 turbo I just got? its a garrett from a mercadies.

The turbo has a 2.5 inch v band flange for the downpipe, what is the best way to mock up a downpipe? than have a muffler shop weld it up.

06-16-2007, 10:45 PM

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As for a manifold I would personally get a Begi mani or if you want cheaper you could do a jgstools mani.
Buy tubing from racingsolutions and cut it up and mark it with a metal scribe or tack weld it.

06-17-2007, 12:16 PM

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Ditto on jgs turbo, if you can weld it yourself you can save a bunch of money. If not it's still probably the cheapest t3 mani available.

www.jgsturbo.com

06-17-2007, 02:23 PM

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what about those ebay OBX manifolds? or are they just crap? I have herd good things about the obx headers..

06-17-2007, 03:10 PM

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The turbo manifolds crack after awhile but if you can weld it back up easily then you could go for it. I prefer to not have to fix stuff that way but some people do it.