Besides welding in need of help, what do you think? I wanted a straight passage through to the turbo. When looking through the turbo flange, I can see all the runners directly. I have to use a mini radiator, but it is my first mani. I hope that it holds up and performs as well........

 

Interesting design. I like your welds though.

 

yeah i would like to see you collector. it different and nice

 

Why is your turbo so scared of your block?

Mine is similar and it made for a lot of problems, radiator etc.

Construction of the manifold looks very nice.

 

Welds look ok... what's the gauge on the piping? Get her on the dyno and show us some numbers, good luck

 

looks like you are going to need a nice support on it to.

 

we dont need no stinkin' radiators.

 

that **** looks RIGHT!

i love the DP

 

Thanks for the nice comments. I just got the welding machine in Aug and have been practicing whenever I could. I am still trying to figure the bracing, but there will be one or some. The collector isn't as nice as I'd like, a little rough, but there are some provisions below the #2-3 runners boxed into the t3 flange and the WG port. All in all, I am hoping for good spool on this 60-1 at about 12psi. I have a thickish civic radiator, so we'll see about it handling the load....

Thanks again, keep them comments coming.....

 

I think it looks good! on doing your own design

 

looks really nice, very original design any pics of where the WG port is

 

i think your weld are looking great man, thums up, but please make sure your turbo is right side up, before you hook up the oil lines, i could be wrong but it looke dupside down

 

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The turbo is clocked, also G will you make me a down pipe???

 

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I agree with a couple comments. The welds don't look that bad especially for your first manifold. I also would like to see the collector. Looks like there is allot of weight on the middle/end of the manifold due to the turbo being that far forward (not saying it's too far forward though).

 

i think it look pretty decent, i would be worried about the weight on the runners like that though, maybe it wont be a prob, but something to think about. i like the design though.

 

Nice to see something different. Please post results when you get them

 

looks awesome.. y dont u clock ur turbo down? u made that urself? i wonder how its gonna perform good luck.. let us know how it goes

 

Nice job. I agree with the others about supporting the turbo. But very good especially for you first mani, keep up the good work.

 

looks good

 

Thanks alot guys!!! I am pretty excited about the manifold, but good tuning and a few hours on the dyno would be the perfect "next step". As far as the turbo clocking/positioning, I am going to finish the dp-exhaust then need to find a good/cheap IC. I am looking towards an up/down IC as big as the civic radiator, but in front of the turbo. I am trying my best to keep IC piping short as heck.

Next fabrication challenge is the intake mani. I have the pipes and sheetmetal, just need to finish up the turbo/piping side of things.

There is going to be a 1/2" rod from the bottom of the block up towards the t3 flange for bracing, I am a big fan of bracing, hehehehe. I've had experiences with drag manifolds and hope bracing will keed the weight off the head/exmani bolts....

I'll keep all informed on its progress!!!!!

 

Looks really good, what kind of welder do you have? I am considering buying a welder.

 

Looks really good for a first manifold I wish I had a welder

 

Nice work! Honestly your welds look pretty darn good for the most part. Be sure to post some dyno plots asap!

 

get that **** patented