So i am starting my budget turbo project and when it comes to the manifold I was pretty set on making my own log manifold(basically follow Ji's post). But now i am wondering if i will get better performance with a HF manifold, preferably an std one i think, cuz most people with budget setups run them. I was just wondering if any of you knew or had opinions on my manifold delema.
Log vs. HF manifold
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projectxspeed
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At what point does it matter? I want my LS turbo to break into high 12's on street tires at the strip.
i don't think either are the best bet for performance...
if you need special turbo placement to clear a/c, or your radiator then make a log manifold, if the HF will work, and you'd rather spend your time doing better things then just use that
you can also port match the HF manifold to make it flow better
and note to projectxspeed, the hf will not work on an LS but i am sure you know that...
if you need special turbo placement to clear a/c, or your radiator then make a log manifold, if the HF will work, and you'd rather spend your time doing better things then just use that
you can also port match the HF manifold to make it flow better
and note to projectxspeed, the hf will not work on an LS but i am sure you know that...
projectxspeed
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I did b and d don't play nice together. Pissedoffsol you don't think I could hit like 12.7-12.9 on nice street tires on the 1/4
hcivic.com
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ji's post is gone i make a new one
Slammed90Lude
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there's a difference, but what B is saying, at a low power level such as 200hp, the flow restriction of either manifold isn't going to make a huge difference
that said, to hit 12's on street tires is tough enough, trying to do it on a poorly designed log manifold or HF manifold is stupid
if your goals are that high, spend the money and at the very least get an inlinepro manny
that said, to hit 12's on street tires is tough enough, trying to do it on a poorly designed log manifold or HF manifold is stupid
if your goals are that high, spend the money and at the very least get an inlinepro manny
quickd16z6
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i just bought a std manifold and it works great i have no complaints at all...
Well I think i have decided to build my own. Now i just gotta decide which welder to get. I am thinking either a Hobart 135 or 140, not too sure yet and yes i know that a tig is better buy when you dont have the $$$ a mig will do just fine for this project and other's. If anyone has ever owned any of the two welders i have mentioned feel free to give me your $.02 on them. Thanks for the opinions!
BoogieDown
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ok correct me if i'm wrong but your on a budget??? why spend 350-450$ on a welder and a week makeing a manifold when you can spend that money and effort on the project. If this is your first time welding exaust is gonna be a bit hard not burning threw and getting all the leaks out. just get a DX or HF mani and be done and save the energy on other things. import builds has a log style that will clear AC buts its for a T3 i think
and for hitting 12's with street tires why not???? M/T drag radials are street tires right SOL???? my $.02
Yes i am on a budget, think of it as me testing the waters of FI. But tools can be used all the time and i have been planning on getting one way before this project idea started. And to me i'll get alot a hell of a lot more gratification out of building the manifold and down pipe my self instead of spending money to buy something some one already made.
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