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.

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.

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

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

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.

Hmm.. ok. Maybe ill see if anyone has any used manis.. then ill decide what to go with. thanks