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Old 04-02-2009, 06:28 PM
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Default Stock Ls exhaust manifold????
Hey i was wondering can a stock ls manifold be made into a turbo manifold? kinda like the hf mani into a turbo mani.

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Old 04-02-2009, 08:35 PM
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i dont know are you able to cut and weld iron. just make it so a sinktrap
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Old 04-02-2009, 11:26 PM
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yea my friend has a welder and iron cutter. so is it possible?
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Old 04-03-2009, 02:53 AM
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as long as you can mount your turbo on it, it will work.
dont forget that the oilreturn should be above the oil level in the oilpan.
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Old 04-03-2009, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by taiajam
as long as you can mount your turbo on it, it will work.
dont forget that the oilreturn should be above the oil level in the oilpan.
Negative. only the turbo needs to be higher than the oil level. it doesnt matter where the return goes into the pan.
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Old 04-03-2009, 01:37 PM
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sweet thanks guys
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nice idea had the same for a sohc
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maybe a sinkstrap will work
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Old 04-22-2009, 06:43 AM
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just cut off the flange that fits the turbo you want to use and weld it up or take it to a fab shop.. anything is possible!
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a fab shop will probably cost you more than just buyin an ebay log style but hey whatever floats four boat
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