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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: Good & Tight on July 22, 2008, 11:26:46 AM

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold NLA SOLD OUT
Post by: Good & Tight on July 22, 2008, 11:26:46 AM

Hey guys first post here, I am making a few of these manifolds for the E30 just wanted to share. $390 shipped within the USA!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on July 26, 2008, 03:32:26 PM

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Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: ClodKing on July 26, 2008, 04:29:51 PM

How many are you gonna be making??

What did you use to weld the tubing together?? (MIG, TIG, stick, etc.)

Will there be a buy it now button?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on July 26, 2008, 05:04:27 PM

Quote from: ClodKing;53848

How many are you gonna be making??

What did you use to weld the tubing together?? (MIG, TIG, stick, etc.)

Will there be a buy it now button?

....

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: dwf08 on July 27, 2008, 08:32:17 PM

i have never done a turbo and was thinking of doing it and wanting to know what all do you have to do after installing it like tuneing and wat not can you just put it on and hook it all up and ready to drive?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: asuj158 on July 30, 2008, 01:22:54 AM

haha i joined the m42 club just to bash your thread... BASH... just messin.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: haledj on July 30, 2008, 06:01:19 PM

I like this thread.  It is fun.

That looks like a nice piece, worth the price.  
G&T, are you building an M42? or is this just a side project?
Whatever you are building now good luck, your m10 was my favorite e30.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on July 31, 2008, 06:15:41 AM

Quote from: haledj;54061

I like this thread.  It is fun.

That looks like a nice piece, worth the price.  
G&T, are you building an M42? or is this just a side project?
Whatever you are building now good luck, your m10 was my favorite e30.

Thanks, I am making just a few to fund my M30 turbo build. The M10 was my favorite also, I will build another.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Hodge on August 01, 2008, 08:44:04 PM

These look quite nice.

I wonder if they fit E36 M42's as well....

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: ludiagsm on August 02, 2008, 06:07:12 PM

Quote from: Good & Tight;54090

Thanks, I am making just a few to fund my M30 turbo build. The M10 was my favorite also, I will build another.



(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/lisaotis/IMG_2040.jpg)

realy nice you must strat e bay selling :)

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Post by: Cristian G in Oz on August 02, 2008, 07:52:40 PM

They look like nice pieces of kit.
How much are looking at selling them for?

Do you need to remove the coil pack to fit them and the turbo?

Cristian

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: dkbmxer002 on August 03, 2008, 03:06:17 AM

how much are you asking for them??

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on August 03, 2008, 07:47:40 AM

Quote from: Cristian G in Oz;54210

They look like nice pieces of kit.
How much are looking at selling them for?

Do you need to remove the coil pack to fit them and the turbo?

Cristian

They are $500 shipped within the USA and $580 shipped overseas. The coil packs will need to be relocated.

The fender does not need to be modified like it is in the pic.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/lisaotis/IMG_2012.jpg)

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Hodge on August 03, 2008, 09:38:14 PM

So I guess fitting an E36 is a no go then?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: 318kid on August 03, 2008, 10:02:31 PM

Mmmmmm This looks appetizing! I'll have to think about this.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: benjamin on August 04, 2008, 03:59:17 AM

they look fantastic, what is the coating on them?

pipe size ?

by the looks of them they are a t3 flange?

also are the machined flat after welding?


thanks sorry for all the questions

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on August 04, 2008, 06:03:11 AM

Quote from: Hodge;54283

So I guess fitting an E36 is a no go then?

Sorry will not fit the E36.

Quote from: benjamin;54307

they look fantastic, what is the coating on them?

pipe size ?

by the looks of them they are a t3 flange?

also are the machined flat after welding?


thanks sorry for all the questions

Thanks, it's a 1200 degree coating that is baked on.
The pipe size is 1"1/4 schedule 40 with a T3 flange, both flanges  are 1/2" thick.
They are made on a jig so no need for machining, the flange is straight.

No problem with the questions ask away, I am here to offer you guys a great manifold at a great price.

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Post by: halcron on August 04, 2008, 09:56:01 PM

Nice Turbo!! Do you plan to make manifolds that could fit E36 cars?

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Post by: BMWManiac on August 05, 2008, 12:31:53 AM

Can you fabricate the piping?  Might as well put a whole kit together!

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on August 05, 2008, 08:05:03 AM

Quote from: halcron;54357

Nice Turbo!! Do you plan to make manifolds that could fit E36 cars?

Thanks, just making them for the E30, Neukin makes a bottom mount for the E36.

Quote from: BMWManiac;54365

Can you fabricate the piping?  Might as well put a whole kit together!

I decided to just make the manifold for the DIY person, so many options for intercooler and turbo.

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Post by: Bunta on August 06, 2008, 06:32:29 PM

I want one but TUNING
:confused:




Hunter

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Post by: GrindCulture on August 08, 2008, 02:29:10 AM

You'll probably have to go for something like MegaSquirt to tune it properly.

Awesome looking manifolds mate, gives me very naughty ideas for my M42 touring project ;)

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Post by: s_ribs on August 09, 2008, 11:07:22 AM

VERY good price!

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on September 28, 2008, 08:51:56 AM

No reserve on e-Bay now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=130257579268

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: NA4POOC's on September 30, 2008, 10:36:03 AM

do you have anymore for sale i missed the auction end?

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Post by: Boosted E30 on September 30, 2008, 03:22:40 PM

i bought one of these and it fits great you just have to put a washer under the pass side motor mount otherwise clearance is to small and the turbo hits the body hell of a noise

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on September 30, 2008, 06:58:13 PM

Quote from: Boosted E30;57609

i bought one of these and it fits great you just have to put a washer under the pass side motor mount otherwise clearance is to small and the turbo hits the body hell of a noise

Post up some engine bay pics.  What type of turbo did you use and how thick of a washer did you use?

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Post by: snari on October 01, 2008, 04:47:23 PM

Still making these manifolds? :o

I'd be interested! if you can ship it to Finland that is.. ;)

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Post by: Boosted E30 on October 02, 2008, 08:42:29 PM

i used a 5mm washer under the pass side and i put a e28 535 engine mount on drivers side it is shorter then the m42 mount so it gave me more then enough clearance and does not hit the body anymore i also had to bend in the strut tower a bit to clear the down pipe.

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp24/E30318is/DSCF0288.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp24/E30318is/DSCF0287.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp24/E30318is/DSCF0286.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp24/E30318is/DSCF0285.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp24/E30318is/DSCF0284.jpg

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on October 02, 2008, 08:59:44 PM

Quote from: Boosted E30;57787

i used a 5mm washer under the pass side and i put a e28 535 engine mount on drivers side it is shorter then the m42 mount so it gave me more then enough clearance and does not hit the body anymore i also had to bend in the strut tower a bit to clear the down pipe.

Thanks for posting up the pics. Where did you add the wastegate?
Nice clean install, how much boost are you running?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Boosted E30 on October 02, 2008, 10:32:39 PM

wastegate i just added a short tube and flange onto #4 cyl runner and for boost 12psi on street tune waiting for the dyno definatly low 14s like it is now

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: ose30 on October 03, 2008, 12:46:03 AM

Where's AFM, or did you change to MAF or MAP ?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Cobra Jet on October 03, 2008, 01:32:43 PM

Boosted - please fill us in with more details of your turbo set up and parts used!  Very cool and your install looks good too!

Did you buy the turbo new or used?  What else is needed to do what you did?

What boost psi are you running?

Is your engine still stock top & bottom?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Boosted E30 on October 03, 2008, 06:57:52 PM

im using the autronic sm4 stand alone which has built in map sensor so you dont need afm. Turbo i bought new from majestic turbochraging in texas its .48 ar stg 2 not sure on compressor size but its about double the size of the exhaust. everything else i made my self intercooler pipes i got bent at the exhaust shop or just bought aluminum pipes and cut to fit. im using 42lb injectors stock fuel pump. im running 12psi right now on street tune waiting for the dyno to go to higher boost. top and bottom end are still stock i just put in a steel head gasket and arp studs which droped Cp to 8.25:1 supposed to be good for 20psi but we'll see about that.

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Post by: kevins08 on October 08, 2008, 01:14:39 PM

if your still making these i might be interested! would the fit in a 2002 m42 swap?!?
-thanks kevin

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on October 08, 2008, 10:00:56 PM

Quote from: kevins08;58115

if your still making these i might be interested! would the fit in a 2002 m42 swap?!?
-thanks kevin

I think it would since there is a good amount of room around the fender well area.

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Post by: ponchiz318 on October 09, 2008, 09:14:46 AM

Quote from: Good & Tight;54380

Thanks, just making them for the E30, Neukin makes a bottom mount for the E36.

But yours are cheaper!!!:D

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on October 16, 2008, 10:37:36 AM

Quote from: ponchiz318;58169

But yours are cheaper!!!:D

Now even cheaper $390 shipped within the USA, last one left want it gone.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: deekay on October 18, 2008, 03:02:04 AM

i picked up one. can't lay hands on it at the moment, because i'm in the middle east, but i can't imagine why anyone would NOT jump on a tubular, ceramic-coated manifold for that price, from someone whose work has been proven for years now.

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Post by: nuvolarossa on October 18, 2008, 03:55:53 AM

Quote from: deekay;58789

I picked up one. can't lay hands on it at the moment, because i'm in the middle east, but i can't imagine why anyone would NOT jump on a tubular, ceramic-coated manifold for that price, from someone whose work has been proven for years now.

Great another turbo in the future!
I hope that this will help to put the word end to common phrase: "these engines can't be boosted... turbo will blow the engine. bla bla bla..." :D
The engine doesn't blow if there is knowledged man working at it, knowing the limit until he can push it without damage it.
Usually people ask too much from stock internals and then blame the engine... or they do WRONG things not knowing how they works and then blame the engine :(
There are far worse engines than this that has been turboed, so I don't want to see those phrases anymore in this forum:D
The new M42/M44 turbo era is beginning:cool:
 
Good & tight how many manifold you've sold? (just to know how many m42 turbo there will be :D )

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on October 18, 2008, 06:50:21 PM

Quote from: nuvolarossa;58790

Great another turbo in the future!
I hope that this will help to put the word end to common phrase: "these engines can't be boosted... turbo will blow the engine. bla bla bla..." :D
The engine doesn't blow if there is knowledged man working at it, knowing the limit until he can push it without damage it.
Usually people ask too much from stock internals and then blame the engine... or they do WRONG things not knowing how they works and then blame the engine :(
There are far worse engines than this that has been turboed, so I don't want to see those phrases anymore in this forum:D
The new M42/M44 turbo era is beginning:cool:
 
Good & tight how many manifold you've sold? (just to know how many m42 turbo there will be :D )

Have sold five, I still have 2 left. Any takers ?

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Post by: Good & Tight on October 25, 2008, 07:02:45 PM

Sold out no more left!!!!!:d

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Post by: TheNeek on October 31, 2008, 04:59:54 PM

Quote from: Good & Tight;59490

Sold out no more left!!!!!:d

Do you have the flange left over?  I'd be interested in that.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: scorptrigger on November 08, 2008, 05:39:45 PM

I have one of these that I may be willing to sell. Message me if interested.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Good & Tight on November 11, 2008, 10:07:04 AM

Quote from: scorptrigger;60235

I have one of these that I may be willing to sell. Message me if interested.

Your selling it already? you just got it. Not going turbo...?

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: scorptrigger on November 17, 2008, 08:11:13 AM

I didnt want to miss out on the chance to get it but the reality is that I have no where to work on my car right now so im probably going to just buy a faster car.  I may be selling my 91 318is as well it only has 67k miles on it.

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: EN318isPDX on November 17, 2008, 03:47:41 PM

my m42 needs a turbo! hopefully i can start doing a turbo motor build this summer

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Post by: daqqer on December 29, 2008, 04:46:07 AM

Also interested, hit me up with a private message please. :)

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Post by: Good & Tight on February 13, 2009, 10:20:59 AM

O.k guys this is THE LAST ONE!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=130287151433

Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: Aus-m42turbo on September 14, 2010, 11:44:00 PM

Digging up an old one here, but thought i would ask the question. Is there any chance of making another one of these manifolds?? Or does anyone know of any turbo manifolds for sales at resonable prices.

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Post by: deekay on September 15, 2010, 10:29:51 PM

i have one of g&t's manifolds, and the impression i got when i bought it 2 years ago was that he was frustrated with the experience of making M42 pieces, so i doubt he's likely to do so again-

but even if he did, there is no guarantee it'd be compatible with RHD cars.

i just moved, and i'll be getting mine out of storage in a couple weeks. if you'd like, i'll take pics of it then so you can at least have something for a local welder to replicate. let me know.

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Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on September 15, 2010, 11:25:30 PM

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Title: Top Mount Turbo Manifold
Post by: aurace on September 16, 2010, 01:00:56 AM

Aus-m42turbo - Cheapest option in aus it to get one of the 6cyl manifolds off ebay for approx $150 and lop off the last 2 cyl.  i have just completed this on my 'is