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kmo25 05-22-2016 03:41 PM


Originally Posted by Opt (Post 1333429)
The Begi downpipe lines up perfectly with the tacotaco. It bolts straight up to the cat, no modifications, no clearance issues. I am also using an sr20 t25. Not so sure if the FM downpipe will fit, as i believe the tacotaco design is taken from Begi.

Good to know. I thought the new Begi and FM manifolds essentially put the turbo in the same location, so if your begi downpipe works with the TacoTaco then i imagine the FM downpipe will work too. However, I'm not 100% sure the manifolds put the turbo in the same spot but I'm sure someone will chime in.

Do you happen to have a picture of the fitment?

yossi126 05-22-2016 05:06 PM

Opt:
"The Begi downpipe lines up perfectly with the tacotaco. It bolts straight up to the cat, no modifications, no clearance issues. I am also using an sr20 t25. Not so sure if the FM downpipe will fit, as i believe the tacotaco design is taken from Begi. "

Your first ever post deserves a cat.

Opt 05-22-2016 09:03 PM

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The downpipe comes close to the shelf, but it has never touched. Even with stock mounts on a drag strip. As with the heater core hose, it needs to be bent away.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1463965430

Lines up with the cat. No modifications.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1463965430

Frenchmanremy 05-24-2016 11:21 PM

I'm assuming based on all photos posted that this manifold DOES NOT work with stock power steering...

patsmx5 05-24-2016 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Frenchmanremy (Post 1334086)
I'm assuming based on all photos posted that this manifold DOES NOT work with stock power steering...

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1464146664

Opt 05-25-2016 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by Frenchmanremy (Post 1334086)
I'm assuming based on all photos posted that this manifold DOES NOT work with stock power steering...

It works with PS and AC. No fitment issues at all. Granted, i had to run 2in IC pipinng on the hot side. 2.5 can be done, but you may have to do some cutting.

Frenchmanremy 05-25-2016 10:00 PM

Sorry guys, had been reading the ms section for troubleshooting threads to get to know what the devil i'm about to get into....for nine hours......Haven't yet turboed my miata, just reading up a lot on here.

kmo25 06-15-2016 08:37 PM

So looks like the t2 version has an outlet opening closer to a t3. Would it be worth porting the t25 turbine housing to match the manifold outlet better or would the benefit not be worth the effort?

Braineack 06-16-2016 08:38 AM

no, just install your cheap ass turbo and cheap ass manifold and move on with life.

psyber_0ptix 06-16-2016 08:50 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1339083)
no, just install your cheap ass turbo and cheap ass manifold and move on with life.

Sig'd

kmo25 06-16-2016 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1339083)
no, just install your cheap ass turbo and cheap ass manifold and move on with life.

haha well alright then.

MotoCARR 10-24-2016 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by kmo25 (Post 1333016)
I would agree but i already have an SR20 T25. Which based on your other pictures seems to fit nicely with the FM downpipe. So the perfect situation would be to find one with a T2 flange.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...89e7f9b1ac.jpg


Just bought bought from these guys a few weeks ago. For others who may be looking, I think they keep it at QTY 1 to make it seem like limited QTY are available. When I bought it went to 0 and the next day it was back at 1. Watched another thread and saw someone bought, the next day it went back up to 1.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

18psi 10-24-2016 04:20 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1339083)
no, just install your cheap ass turbo and cheap ass manifold and move on with life.

:giggle::dealwithit:

Baileygray 12-04-2016 09:28 PM

Hows the manifold holding up wanting to know because im probably gonna use this manifold for a street driven car 200whp~ I guess if its running on 400WHP cars surely it will last at least a couple of years be before it cracks

patsmx5 12-04-2016 09:33 PM

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No problems to report. I bought a T3 version since I last posted as I went to a bigger turbo up front. It's working great. Can't beat it for the price.

Attachment 182517

Baileygray 12-04-2016 09:35 PM

how many miles do you reckon you've done / how long have you had it on?

patsmx5 12-04-2016 09:37 PM

The first one several thousand miles, and used anti-lag on it at least 200 times, probably more than that. The new one hasn't seen antilag yet (working on getting a trans that can take that power) and it's seen around 1,000 miles. I just got this setup running about a month or so ago.

It's going to have some crazy power going through it when I get an auto that will hold. As in swapping my ID1300's to ID2000's kind of power. :)

patsmx5 12-04-2016 09:44 PM

It's a cheap part, but it works really well for the money. If you're really really worried, buy a 400 dollar FM mani and be done. These are 1/4 the price and not as high of quality. These are for folks who don't want to spend a ton of money and want decent results. If you want perfect/flawless/absolutely the best there are manifold that cost many times what this one does, go buy one of those.

Baileygray 12-04-2016 09:47 PM

its honestly a price - what you get factor for me like if it cracks meh but id love to get at least a year or so out of it so i feels like its served it purpose

deadlock23 04-17-2017 02:58 PM

Wondering if anyone has any updates on how their manifold is holding up.


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