exhaust manifold

[akdov823]

i was having a ton of issues with the alternator and radiator fan clearing the waste gate. so long story short i decided to cut up my recirculating 02 housing and mount the waste gate on the manifold. i dont own a tig or know how to tig so i only tacked it into place, i'll bring it to get finish welded tomorrow. just looking for opinions.

 

[copenhagen6123]

What kind manifold is that?

 

[akdov823]

Honestly I don't know. It came with a 6 bolt block I bought. I assumed it was on the cheaper side but after cutting into it I realized it's quality stainless so I doubt it's to cheap.

 

[akdov823]

It was damn near impossible to drill and it ate up a snap on carbide bit

 

[ThunderChild]

Having the external that far upstream on 1 runner isn't ideal, might not have great boost control. Closer to the collector or in the collector would give you better control, but there are space constraints. It'll prolly work for the time being.

It looks like an eBay stainless one to me

 

[akdov823]

I really wanted to work off of the collector but fitting it in was beyond my fabrication skills. The plan is to simply break the motor in and work out the bugs this year and switch to a larger turbo over the winter

 

[akdov823]

Also we are talking about a evo 3 16g, that boost will not be wild

 

[ThunderChild]

In that case it'll probably be fine. I figure any stock frame turbo would most likely be workable. A 20g u might notice some issues.

 

[copenhagen6123]

Well hopefully it doesnt crack on you but a 16g shouldnt be a huge issue.