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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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I've started building a pair of headers to fit two T3 Garrett turbos on to a V6 engine in my trackday/drift car.
Using 1 1/4" stainless steel pipework.
Righthand side tacked up for now.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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damn... coulda atleast went with 1.5?

Looks like a pretty bad bottle neck approaching the flange... worse than a straight up log?
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Did think about bigger pipe but i cant get 1.5 only 2".
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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what kinda car is it
Old Dec 8, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Its an XR4i like the XR4ti you have, but this is fitted with a Cosworth 2.9 24 Valve V6
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by robrs2
Its an XR4i like the XR4ti you have, but this is fitted with a Cosworth 2.9 24 Valve V6
Cosworth = the only company to make a Ford engine block usefull.
They made motors for the Chevy Vega.
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Looks like a cool project.Them manis should get the job done just fine.Keep the updates coming.
Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Nice project. Not the most efficient design, but should work for the outcome. Poor turbo manifold if better the not turbo manifold!
Old Dec 10, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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I had a think and went to a pipe suppliers and

Came back with some 1 1/2" pipework So the pipework is now altered.

The reason for the log type layout is the tight space in the engine bay. Also due to it being a standard engine
the pistons aint that strong, so i'm not after a lot of boost 9 to 10psi max will do.

The new pipework
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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less welds, bigger runners... much better.



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