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Old 07-20-2010, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
That'll make the turbo spin as well.
I want one with V-Bands please.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
I want one with V-Bands please.


I concur good Sir.

Buildz dis manifold weef z' vee baandzz puhleaze
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mine started like this but soon end up like the bottom pic so i stick with mild

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That looks like a weld issue more than a metal issue to me
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Originally Posted by Braineack
fast forward to 2:20.... this is the type of person that does a remote turbo install:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m67ZMn0tzg8


yes, he has a remote turbo...or had. it "blew up" on the dyno, twice.


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Originally Posted by johnmatt
That looks like a weld issue more than a metal issue to me
Doesn't look like a weld issue necessarily. Looks more like a design issue/metal thickness issue.
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looks like an SS autochrome issue.
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Originally Posted by wayne_curr
Doesn't look like a weld issue necessarily. Looks more like a design issue/metal thickness issue.
This would be my first guess as well...
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Originally Posted by MazDilla
I concur good Sir.

Buildz dis manifold weef z' vee baandzz puhleaze
Andrew first.
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Originally Posted by owengt
mine started like this but soon end up like the bottom pic so i stick with mild




this flange is also missing three holes for the mounting bolts, thats kinda important...

and the exhaust port holes are even close to the correct shape...
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going to assume it's not for a miata....
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Looks like honda
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Originally Posted by wittyworks
this flange is also missing three holes for the mounting bolts, thats kinda important...

and the exhaust port holes are even close to the correct shape...
Its all just hot air and pipes, the rest is just details.
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Originally Posted by TurboTim

Andrew first.
Sloppy seconds?
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Is it worth even speaking about manifold performance when most guys will pee more PSI than the turbo will produce! IMHO for Miata/MX5 on stock motors a simple el'cheapo cast item will suffice and spend the saving on fuel/ignition control.

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Originally Posted by mininut
Is it worth even speaking about manifold performance when most guys will pee more PSI than the turbo will produce! IMHO for Miata/MX5 on stock motors a simple el'cheapo cast item will suffice and spend the saving on fuel/ignition control.

my 2p

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I'll agree 1.75 pennies worth of this statement.
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i disagree with not using a good manifold just because of stock motor. to be honest i belive just the opposite. If your trying to make good power on a stock motor use a better manifold , make more power and reduce heat. i would like to know exactly what manifold design the m-tuned guy was or is running on his 350+hp stock motor car/cars.
i for one am going to have a custom top mount made out of 321 ss. 304 seems to crack always and the guy whos doing my manifold agrees that 321 is the best way if longevity is a concern.
http://www.gofastracing.net/Work.html theres a few pics of his work.
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