Well I am about to get started on my new build. There is just one main problem that I can't stop thinking about. My turbo is currently located in a position that is NOT FUN TO

1. Access
2. Remove
3. Adjust

I would like to get a manifold that is easy to do all of the above it just seems that this would make life easier down the road. I was looking at Lovefabs sidewinder, which we all know places the turbo right in front of the motor and from what I can see it looks pretty accessible. Below is a link to give you an "IDEA" of what I

 

S2KPANG makes that manifold... hes also a member on s2ki

 

One other thing. I highly recommend a V band exit on the turbine housing and no water cooling if you want something easy to remove and install.

Tim

 

You're going to move the AC lines as far away from the turbo and insulate them with either that manifold or the Lovefab Mini-me if you want the AC to perform well.

 

Tim which manifold is it that you are using. I see it pictured to the Left. Is that the Mini

 

his is 100% custom according to that link in his sig.

 

Yeah, it was made locally by a guy who goes by GJ. Pang is currently making the closest manifold design to mine. I actually had him weld up some cracks in mine. He should be selling them through P Fabrications. He's on here, S2KCA, and High Altitude Imports. My manifold, plus a non watercooled turbo, plus V bands would be incredibly easy to swap in and out. The watercooling does make things much harder on mine. IMO, the only parts of the entire exhaust system that shouldn't be v-banded are the turbine inlet flange and the cylinder head flange.

Tim

 

Here are a few more pictures. My gallery on here has many more. The cardomain is nice, but low resolution.







Tim

 

tim when is your car going to be in CO? i still have never had a ride...

 

is a water cooled turbo, say my gt 3037r that coming in a month, that much more of a hassel than a non water cooled turbo? should i just run the non water cooled turbo?