building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

hi as some of you might know i got a welder a few weeks ago and have been flux whoring it ever since i got this bitch,, i decided since an adapter plate would cost me $ 50 i could just sell my hf for like $20 and use the $70 to build my own manifold,,,, even if it cost more it would be worth it cause it will flow a hell of a lot better... well heres my delima should i go log, mini ram or full ram,, i have a radial arm saw with a metal blade so i dont think it will be that bad

here is the mani i was thinking about making is this better than a reg log
Attachment 34727
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=54394.0

i remember seeing the mini ram "chuck noriss" on this site but cant find it now, can you link me up

and i know ima come off as a cheapskate but i like to get down and dirty and do my own shizint if i can so give me a break,,

turbo is going to be a volvo t3 .48/.50 on a stock d16y8 which will have internals a few months after the install
i alrady got 450cc dsm injectors and cca fmic and power goals are 180whp for now and 250 after the build

thanks guys i wouldnt mind some links for cheap flanges and bends

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

If you like to get down and dirty figure it out for yourself like the rest of us did.

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

Don't run cylinder 2 and 3 straight like that. At least try and direct the exhaust to the turbine. Its a bad picture but here was my cheap manifold:

http://www.hmt-tv.com/hmt/matt/Newturbokit/DSC00536.JPG


6 bends total were used and the turbulance is substantially less than the manifold you pictured

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

thks whitey i am going to set up my collectors like the 1st pic with 45 deg bends on the second and thrid cylinders, is there anybody cheaper than mcmasters for bends its $5.85 x 2 for the 45 deg bends
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/ps...1375=57320;M;I

and 5.70 x 4 for the 90 deg bends

http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/ps...1375=57316;M;I

i am looking for a d series head flange and a t3 inlet and downpipe flanges heres what i found

inlet flange 12.99 http://store.racing-solutions.org/t3inletflange.html
and 13.99 for the exhaust flange http://store.racing-solutions.org/t3ouflf5bo.html

so far i am up to 62 bucks b4 shipping but i still nead a head flange thats not bad for a better maniforld

bmc has head flanges for $27 plus shipping so total not including consumables is about a 100 bucks shipped

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

Head Flanges are $25.00 shipped, and 90 ss bends are $4.25 ea. Make a Miniram style like this
http://lsdmotorsports.com/pictures/tm_mr_3.jpg

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

that was exactly what i was looking for but i tried your site b4 even posting and i cant find the bends, maby i am just blind today but i looked everywhere do i have to order via phone or should i go get new glasses :-X

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

mikes ---- os like the ugly duckling. haha damn im cocked.

Re: building my first manifold which design to choose from
 

they are not on the site at the moment, you can order via paypal or over the phone.
You can call with any questions or pm.
Thanks