SBR Manifold with external gate

[Syndicate13]

Does anyone run the new style SBR cast manifold with an external gate? I've yet to see one. I am interested to know whether it will clear my stock AC fan and the power steering pump. I'd also like to get a general idea of where the wastegate will sit so I can start to fab a dump tube for it. I appreciate any help I can get.

 

[yo2001]

with old style, I needed to swap the fan with a slimfan

 

[hopwoodp]

The manifold is great. There are no fitment problems at all. It clears all my fans, water pipe and pumps. The only thing you should do is fabricate a heat shield that will fit that if you are not running an external W/G yet. I made one out of 1/16" SS sheet metal. The manifold angles your turbo away from the block but, there are not fitment issues. But, I suggest getting brand new bolts for the turbo.

 

[Syndicate13]

These are all things I already know. I bought this manifold for the sole purpose of running it with an external gate. I am going to reuse my stock heat shield, hacked to fit. I suppose I will just have to wait til I get it and install to know the answer. I will be sure to post when I do for anyone else wondering like I am now.