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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: rob_e30 on January 21, 2007, 09:56:31 PM

Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: rob_e30 on January 21, 2007, 09:56:31 PM: This is a turbo manifold...
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: kowalski on January 21, 2007, 10:44:02 PM: did you make this or buy this? more info...
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: Shocker on January 21, 2007, 11:21:49 PM: That looks like a 666 Fabricaton Manifold.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: asubimmer on January 21, 2007, 11:34:37 PM: so how much is it? my guess is 800+
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: 2002maniac on January 21, 2007, 11:39:15 PM: Quote from: asubimmer;17979
so how much is it? my guess is 800+

and worth it. That is a very high quality manifold with alot of work behind it.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: rob_e30 on January 22, 2007, 12:53:50 AM: This is a 666 manifold with a Jet-Hot coating. I'm very impressed with the quality and workmanship. I wanted a tuned manifold, but couldn't justify 2X the budget for a fully custom piece when there would be a chance it couldn't be done. Jon announced this at the right time so I jumped on it.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: kowalski on January 22, 2007, 04:13:57 AM: seems pretty steep still though.. I can get one custom made for about 600 canadian by a more then reputable shop.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: rob_e30 on January 22, 2007, 10:04:42 AM: By the time I figure the time to put the car on a trailer and take it to a fabricator, plus the delay because I could not start that step until the engine is back together and reinstalled it didn't seem like a good use of my time to "save" $100-$200. Then of couse, I'm having it fabricated in SoCal where the best quote I received from reputable fabricators was closer to 2X that price.

I understand it's not really fair to compare my dedicated racing project with those of you working on the smallest possible budget and your daily driver. It's not that I have an unlimited budget but with the Tec3, new Garrett turbo, Tial wastegate & BOV, engine internals, Racepaq G2X, etc. and my desire to get it running sooner rather than later, this was the best course for me.

YMMV.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: e9nine on January 22, 2007, 10:23:40 AM: Sweet plans :eek: Can't wait to see the final completed project. Are you building a club racer? What body and class will you be racing with.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: rob_e30 on January 22, 2007, 06:35:16 PM: Yes, it's a Club Racer and/or NASA GTS. D Mod with an E30 is the plan.
Title: You call that an M42 turbo manifold?
Post by: kowalski on January 22, 2007, 10:39:47 PM: nice. I look forward to see the results of this when its done. I start my stroker this summer, crank is on its way to my door:)