I am currently in the market for a Tubular style manifold that will allow me to Run AC in my car.

The car is a 1996 civic coupe with GSR motor running AC and maybe PowerSteering if possible.

I am looking for a tubular style manifold. I have found two that will allow me to do this. The Sidewinder and the Full Race AC Compatible Manifold.

Any others out there that will allow me to Run AC in my car?

Thanks In Advance....

 

Anyone?

 

HyTech



More on this kit here: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=369711

 

i installed a full-race a/c manifold not too long ago, its well worth it

 

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here is a link to it because Mase is lazy

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=678387

 

i know full race makes one

http://www.full-race.com/

 

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More on this kit here: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=369711 </TD></TR></TABLE>

wow the hytech one looks nice, but i know its gonna be $$$

 

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how did you setup the waste gate dump ?

 

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how did you setup the waste gate dump ?</TD></TR></TABLE>


The wastegate was installed with an elbow and then probably dumped straight down to the ground via the bottom of the engine bay.

 

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The wastegate was installed with an elbow and then probably dumped straight down to the ground via the bottom of the engine bay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

not exactly, there isnt an elbow bolted on, its part of the manifold itself.


here's a pic of it without the condensor:

 

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The wastegate was installed with an elbow and then probably dumped straight down to the ground via the bottom of the engine bay.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i know that, but i was worried about fitment issues for the wastegate dump.

 

its fine as long as u use a 40 mm tial, dont use the 35 mm cuz the flange is wider and there is less clearance....

 

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not exactly, there isnt an elbow bolted on, its part of the manifold itself.


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Well thats what I meant, but I guess I didnt convey it like that.

 

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If you look at that picture you see the long tube for the wastegate. Did you setup one for your wastegate also?

Most people let the wastegate dump into the engine bay because they dont have space for the waste gate dump tube.

any pictures from facing up looking at the wastegate from below the car?

Btw anyone has any other suggestions for manifolds?

Only two out there? Full Race and LoveFab Sidewinder?

IMpossible!

 

So now theres three i can run...

LoveFab Sidewinder
Full Race AC manifold
Inline Pro Log Style.

 

You forgot Hytech, that makes 4

 

Here are a couple pics of mine, not the best angles but you get the point.




I ran ac and power steering

 

Any more pics of the sidewinder?

 

I'll get them posted ASAP.

 

I think the only problem my installer has is the intercooler piping and also how close / close everything comes...

 

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we all know hytech = $$$ so thats why its not a manifold i'm thinking of buying. hehe

 

I consider myself to be an extremely good fabricator and welder (if I don't say so myself) and I have often considered making tubular manifolds for Hondas. The reason I haven't bothered, is Full-Race. To me, they seem like the perfect manifold as they are practical (don't fill the engine bay with exhaust pipes) effective (nice equal length runners with awesome collector) and extremely high quality (just look at the welds.... honestly, they are up there with the best I have ever seen, and I spent some time in the welding bay at QANTAS AIRWAYS amongst some fine welders who repair gas turbine combustion chambers so I know good welds when I see them) Not only that, but they are Honda enthusiasts, and offer the complete package to support their product (intercoolers, piping, etc.)

FULL-RACE You can't go wrong!!!!

Oh, and regarding price, you really do get what you pay for. I would rather save a little longer and spend my money on something I want, as opposed to buying what I can afford NOW, and regretting it later.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HYPERTUNE-Mark &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I consider myself to be an extremely good fabricator and welder (if I don't say so myself) and I have often considered making tubular manifolds for Hondas. The reason I haven't bothered, is Full-Race. To me, they seem like the perfect manifold as they are practical (don't fill the engine bay with exhaust pipes) effective (nice equal length runners with awesome collector) and extremely high quality (just look at the welds.... honestly, they are up there with the best I have ever seen, and I spent some time in the welding bay at QANTAS AIRWAYS amongst some fine welders who repair gas turbine combustion chambers so I know good welds when I see them) Not only that, but they are Honda enthusiasts, and offer the complete package to support their product (intercoolers, piping, etc.)

FULL-RACE You can't go wrong!!!!

Oh, and regarding price, you really do get what you pay for. I would rather save a little longer and spend my money on something I want, as opposed to buying what I can afford NOW, and regretting it later.
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thanks for the input, but the full race AC manifold looks like **** dont fit!

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plus the full race manifold doesn't look as cool as the love fab side winder esp when you pop your hood.
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it fits

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Full-Race Javier &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it fits </TD></TR></TABLE>

Pics?