rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

I got a ssac type manifold for a cheap trade with someone, don't know if it's ssac or whatever, but same crap. I was thinking with some good bracing and re-enforcement as well as getting all the welds re-enforced, then it might be ok. What do you guys think? is it the welds that crack, or the runners? I plan on running about 275+ 300 max whp on a d16, with a .42 .48 probally. So anyone actually use one of these, or try to re-enforce the welds on these? Or am I just a little off my rocker cuz its so late, wouldn't be a first.

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if you take special care with the welds, and make sure to brace and re-enforce it properly i think that it make a really nice coat rack to hang you coats on.
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Re: rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

I hate you!!, gosh you had me all happy for a half a second

Re: rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

haha 300whp with a .42 .48

Re: rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

why would you reweld a manifold. just weld a new manifold up. and your turbo is waaaaaaaay to small for your goals :y

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waste the the money on that crap then end up buying a hf or log manifold in the long run

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Well since nobody answered your questions... I will

Will it work if you brace the ---- out of the manifold? absoultly

Will you make 275-300whp on a D w/ a small ass T3? No

Just brace it good, the material of the manifolds is super thin, so I'd suggest making a brace from the block to the turbo.

Re: rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

thanks abaz, I know that once I am over 230-250 hp I am quite past the effeciency of the turbo. I was originally thinking 240 ish, but have been realizing that the engine should be able to handle more with some internals, so I am still not sure if .42 .48 will cut it. I have seen 300 ish with like 16-18 psi, and I plan on vitara's and some forged rods,with at least 250 whp. instead of running 16 psi on a small t3 you guys think some thing bigger is needed?

Re: rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

.63/.60 wouldn't be bad. 57trim t3/t4. You have many options, but even .48/.60 might be better; however, I see that dying out 270ish. You have lots of choices and your current one isn't the best.


JP

Re: rewelded re-enforced ssac manifold ??
 

I've thought about doing the same thing with the SSASHIT mani. Like they said, just make a really strong brace to the block and it should be fine...Also, at least go with a 48/60 if you're shooting for 250+whp. Good luck man and let me know how the manifold works for you please.