Performance & Maintenance Engine, forced induction, intakes, exhausts, torque converters, transmissions, etc.

Which Ebay China turbo manifold to use?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-09-08, 01:43 AM
  #1  
redline808
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
redline808's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Which Ebay China turbo manifold to use?

Ok, I know. Why?

But I would like to know which china manifold people have had the best luck with? Mostly concerned with wastgate placement and waste gate fitment in the engine bay. So far I see 3 different ones on Ebay. 1 with a V-band style waste gate flange and 2 with the hks style flange. the difference I see between the two of those is the length of the waste gate pipe. I am not concerned with the type of flange, I will cut it of and weld on a Tial 44 flange anyways. Post up links please.

Thanks.
Old 12-09-08, 09:02 AM
  #2  
LexusFTW
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (7)
 
LexusFTW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Go with XS Power. They have a one year warranty.
Old 12-09-08, 10:47 AM
  #3  
nate579
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
nate579's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

.MVP has some good deals on manifolds with 1 year warranty. Is it for a 1jz or 2jz. I think they have you covered with both. Also I think they sale Drewgo's manifolds too.
Old 12-09-08, 11:56 AM
  #4  
redline808
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
redline808's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It is for a 1JZ. I am not real concerned about the warranty, but more with how it fits in the engine bay. I hear with some, the placement of the waste gate can be a problem in the SC's. Any personal experiences?

Thanks.
Old 12-09-08, 12:21 PM
  #5  
t70 supra
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (-4)
 
t70 supra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: W.I.
Posts: 4,016
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

2nd for xs i ran 1 on my old supra the welds were great + 1 for fitment
Attached Thumbnails Which Ebay China turbo manifold to use?-ssl10174.jpg  
Old 12-09-08, 04:15 PM
  #6  
Teflon Don
Rookie
 
Teflon Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Scotland
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I bought a chinese manifold and had the wg flange removed for my v-band HKS wg. Because of the rotation i didnt need to edit it but if your wg has a bolt flange im presuming you'd have problems.

on a side note, brace the manifold up or it will probably crack. Use proper round bar:



this has been holding up my Greddy T78 for sometime with no complaints
Old 12-09-08, 05:47 PM
  #7  
dejacky
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
dejacky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1,509
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question

Originally Posted by Teflon Don
I bought a chinese manifold and had the wg flange removed for my v-band HKS wg. Because of the rotation i didnt need to edit it but if your wg has a bolt flange im presuming you'd have problems.

on a side note, brace the manifold up or it will probably crack. Use proper round bar:



this has been holding up my Greddy T78 for sometime with no complaints
did you weld those 4 supporting bars yourself?
Old 12-12-08, 12:21 AM
  #8  
redline808
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
redline808's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I ended up going with a manifold and down pipe from someone called "Drewgo" I think its basically a chinese manifold, I think he adds in the reinforcement bars, which I could have done, and its non-divided, i would have wanted a divided manifold, but it should be fine. the down pipe looks the same as all the ones I've seen on ebay. Mainly choose this manifold because it was the only one that placed the waste gate on top instead of underneath. It was very reasonable in price as well. I will post photos when it arrives.
Old 12-12-08, 10:30 PM
  #9  
red04r1
Rookie
 
red04r1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: ca
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ive used lots of cxracing . com manifold for sr20det and their honda stuff seams pretyy good,
Old 12-13-08, 11:43 AM
  #10  
shern
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (6)
 
shern's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Stop playin guys.

Support one of our own, Dre (Drewgo). He has by far the best inexpensive tubular manifold available for our cars.

Here is the 1JZ version but I believe he has 2JZ also.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/sho...t=69818&page=2
Old 12-13-08, 03:37 PM
  #11  
Luxor
Pole Position
iTrader: (15)
 
Luxor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,331
Received 36 Likes on 31 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by shern
Stop playin guys.

Support one of our own, Dre (Drewgo). He has by far the best inexpensive tubular manifold available for our cars.

Here is the 1JZ version but I believe he has 2JZ also.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/sho...t=69818&page=2

I agree, stop sending china money! They already have enough.
Old 12-13-08, 04:45 PM
  #12  
Wicked SC
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (3)
 
Wicked SC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: FL
Posts: 3,206
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by shern
Stop playin guys.

Support one of our own, Dre (Drewgo). He has by far the best inexpensive tubular manifold available for our cars.

Here is the 1JZ version but I believe he has 2JZ also.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/sho...t=69818&page=2

X2

Dre is a honest and trustworthy guy!
Old 01-02-09, 03:30 AM
  #13  
dejacky
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
dejacky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Behind you
Posts: 1,509
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I've seen several threads on clubna-t.com of users reporting success with the XSPower kits fwiw.
Old 01-02-09, 03:40 PM
  #14  
2.5tsoarer
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
2.5tsoarer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Luxor
I agree, stop sending china money! They already have enough.
Are you serious ??? where do you think Drewgo's manifolds are made ? CHINA!
Old 01-02-09, 03:54 PM
  #15  
LexusFTW
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (7)
 
LexusFTW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 2.5tsoarer
Are you serious ??? where do you think Drewgo's manifolds are made ? CHINA!
lol .
+1


Quick Reply: Which Ebay China turbo manifold to use?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:39 AM.