Hello, for those who are using the log style manifold from SpoolinPerformance, could you list the turbo that you used and have no issues of clearing the block? I want to see what options i have with no extra modification.

Motor is a b18b, bone stock, HP goal 250whp.

 

You're talking about the schedule 10 log manifold and nothing cast correct?


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The turbo used is irrelevant. On any of his manifolds to fit, the best ones to use have a T04b Compressor cover and a T31 4 bolt turbine housing. (This includes the GT3255b, Silver surfer, Wolverine, or any T04B housed/compressor cover) Though the standard T04E compressor cover for the 50,60,60-1, and 61mm (SC61 or similar) can fit, (This includes anything in the Precision camp w/ cast or billet compressor wheels) you'll definitely need to do some block grinding.

For example: Californiadad's Silver surfer build does not require any block grinding.

 

You'll need a To4b housing to avoid notching . Otherwise you're not making any compromises to fit the ac and not block notching

 

Yes, i got the "schedule 10 log manifold" that is AC/PS compatible. And crap, from what Mr.Spec just posted, i guess my choice would now be quite limited...? (AC/PS is a must, i'd like to retain as many stock component as possible)

Would the SC50 fits without grinding?

 

Nope. the SC50 (as with any Precision turbo) uses at minimum a T04E compressor cover. You'll be grinding away..

 

The GT3255B theshodan suggested is a great turbo to use, you are not really that limited.

 

It just might be harder to find a turbo that uses a B cover if you don't have it custom made. Typically I see a lot more E and S covers than I do B covers on the mainstream market.

 

^ Yep that is because the B is a older style. However the shodan has proven these to be very effective on the correct setup. You just need to know where to find them and who to ask. I called Turbos Direct for a quote the Garrett GT3255B and they could not find it, I will be ordering one from theshodan once I have saved up of one.

 

OP how much whp are you trying get? is this a sleeved block and a daily driver?

 

Yeah, I know. Just got my GT3251B from him. Looking forward to getting car tuned soon

 

^^^ let me know how much power you make with that turbo. I will be getting one soon I hope.

 

get off your *** and get a right angle grinder and notch the block.

not sure what people are thinking anymore when they dont make the necessary requirements to fit an AC compatible manifold/turbo setup

 

Such as? Please give an example of this statement, if you don't mind.

 

Sorry for the late reply. goal is easy to archive, 250-300whp, aiming for 250 pretty much. Everything stock, must keep AC/PS, which is why i chose the log style manifold (cheaper than ramhorn and works for what i need).

Man, i was thinking of grabbing this cheap turbo for my setup... but as the other stated, gotta skip the t04E...


It will be my summer DD, i do have a Honda Fit, so not worry about downtime hehe...

 

Even if you did get that piece of ****, you'd STILL be grinding the block, as that is a T04E compressor cover. So now you'd have to grind the block for a spinning door stop.. that's double the trouble over nothing.

 

Lol @ spinning door stop!

 

With a Precision T3 4 bolt turbine housing (.63 a/r), and standard T04E comp. housing, I didn't have to notch my block at all with mine years ago. The turbo was an SC-3431E. Was a tight fit, much tighter than my B housing Borg Warner, but it cleared.

I don't know if Phil is still making them like his first design, I purchased mine in 2007. And of course, all manifolds are not gonna be precisely the same, fitment wise.

 

lol that is why I said ' was' going to get, until I saw I need to grind the block... hey shodan, got a suggestion turbo that is small enough to push about 30lbs/min? and that I don't need to grind my block? :-)

 

Thanks Silva Bullit DC4, i will try to look up the compressor map and plot some stuff on that SC-3431E.

 

mentioning of cast manifolds and E cases, i just test fit the 5431e on an inline pro cast iron manifold and it just BARELY fits without grinding. we're talking about 1/4" of space between the black on turbo....maybe. 3/8"

 

an sc3431 is a 57 trim t04E turbocharger. no different than a Garrett physically

 

T3 super 60 is over 35lbs/min but that ake 300whp at maximum. never choose a turbo based on its maximum output.

GT3251b is 48lbs/min and is in t04B config shown below, but this one had additional coatings on it