So ive been using a love fab mini me manifold for the past few years. its cracked on me 4 times and this last time i think im done with it. i dont think ill be able to use one of the forward facing manifolds because of my v mount setup. Basically i need a turbo mani that wont crack on me at track temperatures. id prefer a top mount but i can make bottom mount work. i can modify my current intercooler piping to accommodate whatever.


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I would like to use one of the forward facing manifolds, i just dont know if the turbo would interfere with the intercooler

 

With your ivmount intercooler setup a sidewinder/front mount would not work. I would go with the full race ram horn for your setup. Full race manifold are know to be the strongest and highest quality manifolds. But you will have to relocate your oil filter with the full race ram horn manifold. Or you can go with the pfab top mount.

 

Any concerns with the pfab top mount ?

 

I would also recommend the full-race prostreet manifold, I have over 15k on mine with no cracking. Just make sure you have a flex pipe on your down pipe and you should be fine. Like stated above oil filter relocation is the only down side but that's no that big deal if done correctly. I know a few guys having boost creep problems with pfab top mount not sure if its a tune problem or the setup.

 

Better yet, get a custom stainless tube step turbo manifold built for your specific application instead of buying a generic pipe manifold off the shelf.

 

Brace it from the off.

 

Does the flex pipe actually help stop cracking?

 

Yes flex pipe will help with things not cracking, with out one you have a 12 foot breaker bar swinging back and forth on your manifold.

 

What are your power goals? An inline pro log manifold may not be as efficient as the full race but definitely won't crack.