garrett t3/t04e on a BMCrace log manifold, downpipe has 8" flex section. The turbo (as you can see) is hung away from the block for wastegate reasons, so the weight is hanging farther away from the engine, should the manifold be braced against the block from below or is it ok?

 

i wouldn't brace it

 

you're alright

 

this manifold looks really beefy to me. Looks alright this way. Its not like those cool chromed manifolds that I wont name eheh !

 

I have mine on there like that. No problems after 3 months or so.

 

you never brace a manifold anyways...that just adds weight...you brace TURBOS

 

look beefy to me, I wouldn't brace it.
What's up with all that lettering on the maifold? did you write your notes on there during installation or something

 

if you're really concerned run a brace from the block to the turbo.

the manifolds bmc makes look pretty damn sturdy to me though so i wouldn't worry much about that end of things.

 

thanks, I appreciate the feedback, the manifold welds are really good, and it seems to be plenty strong, but I was a little concerned.

 

a brace wouldn't hurt. And it would put your mind at ease

 

i wouldnt bother Sam and james make some killer manifolds

 

i would trust a company like bmc to make a quality manifold, where you shouldnt need bracing. and with it being just a log mani, you shouldn't have any problems

 

what does a brace look like ?? anybody got some pics

 

if its jame's stuff i wouldnt worry about it cracking

 

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cool thanx for the pics. i'm guessing you wanna brace the turbo because it might crack the manifold ?

 

just try standing on it if it doesn't break you should be good

jk..... i think it looks good man but it seams easy enough to make a brace and put it on for good measure

 

that pic above...what a nice brace that adds another meanings to just bracing the manifold now both manifold and turbo...good job...but your log manifold looks fine....304L steel less prone to crack....