Ok, i need some suggestions. Im in an ugly situation involving my manifold. Well, im almost done with my turbo kit (custom w/14b turbo on ls engine), but im also almost out of money. I picked up a manifold for very cheap, but it had a whole cut already, for a t3 flange, not a 14b. Observe the fitment issue...



So, should i just weld it over the hole and patch up the empty spaces, or should i get some rectangular pipe, and rig something up with that. I dont really have the funds to buy a new manifold, i would like to keep this one. I kinda have a picture in my mind of what to do..... but i wanted to consult the experts, since im just a noob kid. thanks.........

 

take a trip to any local welders u can find to get their professional opinion, they will prob know best what can be done and if it will hold up. personally considering what you're working with and the size of that hole, you honestly might be better off getting a new mani.

 

Im really not too sure and not too knowledgeable on building manifolds, but maybe you could have a welding shop build almost like a collector off of the manifold that narrows down to your 14b flange. just trying to help, goodluck