Svtwv

Im looking to upgrade my manifold.I was going to just replace it with a new tublular style one from ebay that retains stock turbo location. However I recently ordered a new turbo setup an it isnt internally gated. So I will need an external wastegate. I noticed on the Stinger center mount manifold that it has a flange for a wastegate. Now is this my only option? Or can u add the flange to the other style manifold? Im new to turbo setups an stuff so any help with be greatly appreciated. Thanks

TRBOPWR

That is certainly the easiest option, adding a flange would definitely ruin the looks, and you would probably end up with junk on the inside that's tough to get to. Whatever you do, be real sure to brace the manifold as much as you can, the tubular ones are susceptible to cracking.

Also: I can't vouch for current production, but I bought a "Stinger" manifold a couple years ago straight from Stinger's website. It arrived at my doorstep in an XSPower box (the cheaper "ripoffs" on ebay). I have heard that he switched suppliers, but it is something to look into further.

sleeper_inc

Get a bobs long and you'll never have to worry about it cracking, he even has an option of the wastegate flange

Svtwv

Yea, someone else had suggested that on the bracing. Thanks for the info about the stinger ones. The pics look the same for it an ebay one. Also I looked an they make a T3/T3 flange with wastegate flange. It bolts to maniold an turbo(looks like a throttle body spacer) an it has a flange to mount a wastegate. So Im assuming that would work as well? Also "TRBOPWR" since you bought a stinger ..Is there any true benefit to the center mount? Flow or anything? Or does it just make removal of the turbo easier? Thanks for everyones input on this..

Svtwv

Thanks where would I find a Bobs Long manifold?

TRBOPWR

The main benefit of the center mount is the repositioning of the turbo. Eliminates the sharp downturn of the downpipe, something to consider especially if you have a larger turbo. Also distances the turbo from the firewall reducing heat. A well made tubular manifold will flow better than a log too. Bob's stuff is really nice too.

sleeper_inc

http://40bob.com/?loc=shop&cat=1

Stinger has nice stuff but if you run a center mount you also have to make/buy oil pressure line, oil return line, and 2 coolant lines

Svtwv

Thanks for the input it pretty well gives me all the info I need to decide on which one to go with. An thanks for the bobs link.

speedjunkie92

you mean from 40bob.com? and yer better off just staying with the stock cast iron manifold it wont crack with what yer looking to do, the stock garret t3 t4's had an external wastegate i do believe..

speedjunkie92

http://bo-port.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=3 or this.... lol =]