Which Exhaust Mani should I go with?

[Talon_BodyMan]

Well I have the dreaded 1g cracked exhaust mani, and as a result my car acts all broke back talon when its under boost. So I'wonna get an exhaust mani with an exturnal wastegate that will work with a Garrett T3/T4. I was gonna get one from RRE but they discontinued it. If anyone knows of a good reliable mani that wont crack on me it would be gratly appreciated.

Thanks ~Mark

 

[Bmxr152]

so did you want a manifold flanged for a T3/T4 turbo or a dsm flanged one? If i eas you i would get a ported 2G manifold, they are alot stronger!

 

[1g_tsi_awd]

For sure, get a ported 2g mani... It won't cost you that mch either...

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Check out SBR

http://www.slowboyracing.com/shop.php?sid=&cat=588

 

[dr1ftx3]

I use this one and personally I think it is one of my best investments.

 

[Talon_BodyMan]

I would go with a 2g but I'm going with an exturnal wastegate and a garrett T3/T4 turbo. I checked SBR and I saw one i like but I dont know how reliable Turbonetics is.

http://www.slowboyracing.com/more.p...8d&PHPSESSID=ee6883d08a0f883c751c4fa64a64e98d

 

[1g_tsi_awd]

You could always fab up something like this: http://www.dsmtuners.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=70849

Or find somewhere that sells something like that.

 

[Spooling99]

If you are looking for a tubular maifold flanged for a t3/t4 then I'd check out SBR, extreme psi, or Shearer.

 

[yellow90tsi]

Get this manifold
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Trea...ategoryZ6755QQihZ007QQitemZ170023736908QQrdZ1

I love it, i have about 250 miles on it so far, just installed it, and i love it. If u do a search i have pics of it installed. And i have some newer pics with it wrapped if u want them. It is identical to the turbonetics manifold except without the price. Do alittle porting and ## golden. Fitment was awesome.

 

[Talon_BodyMan]

If you are looking for a tubular maifold flanged for a t3/t4 then I'd check out SBR, extreme psi, or Shearer.

Thanks, it seems like SBR has the best deals. Shearer has a nice one but its $850 and thats a little to rich for my blood.

 

[Spooling99]

Yeah I didn't know how deep your pockets were, I was just throwing options around.

 

[S_Ranger]

Get this manifold
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Trea...ategoryZ6755QQihZ007QQitemZ170023736908QQrdZ1

I love it, i have about 250 miles on it so far, just installed it, and i love it. If u do a search i have pics of it installed. And i have some newer pics with it wrapped if u want them. It is identical to the turbonetics manifold except without the price. Do alittle porting and ## golden. Fitment was awesome.

You should post the pictures of the wrapping. I'm interested.

 

[JayRolla]

Just be very carefull taking your old mani off. You may break some bolts and will have a PITA fixing it. You dont want to mess up and have to get a new head. Ive seen it many times

 

[brute]

I'd suggest the Turbonetics. It's cast so it generally doesn't have the cracking issues that tubulars tend to have. Plus, it has a flange to accept a wastegate, so you're good to go. I have never seen that Treadstone one before, but it looks alright. Just research whatever you're going to buy before you buy it.

 

[2gGSX]

I'd suggest the Turbonetics. It's cast so it generally doesn't have the cracking issues that tubulars tend to have. Plus, it has a flange to accept a wastegate, so you're good to go. I have never seen that Treadstone one before, but it looks alright. Just research whatever you're going to buy before you buy it.

+1. I just got one and this thing is heavy as hell, it looks absolutely amazing.

 

[Dream On]

Ported 2g. Look up evil_eagle. He's done 9's with it.

 

[brute]

Actually, he got the 9 sec pass on the T4 tubular and his FP T67. But he did run low 10's on the 2g. The original poster was looking for a T3 flanged, so I was giving my suggestion in that regard.

 

[Spooling99]

When changing your manifold it is a good idea to change the manifold bolts into the head. Extreme PSI sells them and they come with new bolts washers and nuts.

 

[Dream On]

Sorry about the misinfo on evil_eagle, I just looked at what was in his profile. I knew he had done at least 10's with it though. As for removing the studs, I wouldn't do it. I'd be afraid they'd break off in the head when you tried to remove them. If they aren't already broken off, I wouldn't risk it. I'm paranoid though.

 

[Talon_BodyMan]

I'd suggest the Turbonetics. It's cast so it generally doesn't have the cracking issues that tubulars tend to have. Plus, it has a flange to accept a wastegate, so you're good to go. I have never seen that Treadstone one before, but it looks alright. Just research whatever you're going to buy before you buy it.

I like the Tubonetics the best because it's simple and is flanged for a T3 like I want and will work with a Tial 38mm wastegate. I dont't know how durable they are but from what I've heard their not bad. Thanks for the imput guys!

~Mark

 

[yellow90tsi]

If u go with either the turbonetics or the treadstone, both which you can use the 38mm tial, U will have clearance issues with the wastegate hitting the hood crossmember, i have read like two people using the tial and it working with no problems, but mine didnt. I used a hole saw drilled a 1-1/4 hole then used an air nibbler to remove some more material. I will try to get pics of all this stuff tomm. Like i said if money is no problem then go for the turbonetics, but if u want to save a few go with the treadstone one.

 

[Talon_BodyMan]

If u go with either the turbonetics or the treadstone, both which you can use the 38mm tial, U will have clearance issues with the wastegate hitting the hood crossmember, i have read like two people using the tial and it working with no problems, but mine didnt. I used a hole saw drilled a 1-1/4 hole then used an air nibbler to remove some more material. I will try to get pics of all this stuff tomm. Like i said if money is no problem then go for the turbonetics, but if u want to save a few go with the treadstone one.

Thanks for the info. I don't mind spending a little more for quality and I'm willing to spend about $500 or so for a mani. But like I said it has to be T3 flanged and Tial 38mm flanged. If I can find a good reliable tubular mani for around $500-550 that'd be cool too.

 

[Bmxr152]

if i was you i would go with a manifold style, There alot more reliable

 

[GVR4592]

If you can spend $500 get the ERL cast T3 manifold. It is worlds better than the Turbonetics manifold, the wastegate comes from the collector instead of the #1 runner. That configuration has been proven to cost some power due to reversion. You can choose any wastegate flange you want. The ERL kind of resemble's a tubular manifold, but it's definitely cast, and it has a 5 year warranty.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225344&highlight=cast+t3+manifold

And look somebody has already posted a picture. For future reference I typed: CAST T3 MANIFOLD (which you can clearly see from the link I posted) into the search and I found this in less than 5 seconds.

 

[Talon_BodyMan]

If you can spend $500 get the ERL cast T3 manifold. It is worlds better than the Turbonetics manifold, the wastegate comes from the collector instead of the #1 runner. That configuration has been proven to cost some power due to reversion. You can choose any wastegate flange you want. The ERL kind of resemble's a tubular manifold, but it's definitely cast, and it has a 5 year warranty.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225344&highlight=cast+t3+manifold

And look somebody has already posted a picture. For future reference I typed: CAST T3 MANIFOLD (which you can clearly see from the link I posted) into the search and I found this in less than 5 seconds.

That manifold looks like it'll be the best bet especially if it comes with a 5 year warrenty. Thanks for the help.