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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Turbo Manifold Question.

what kind of gains would i see from custom fabbing a tubaler turbo mani. apposed to the cast one. should it just be a future project.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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faster spool time. better flow, less backpressure.

recommended if you can find some1 to do it for you.

carl.

p.s. keep the flange divided.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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whats a divided flange? both "tubes" have there own hole in the flange?
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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The downside is it is prone to cracking.
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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The downside is it is prone to cracking.

right on, tubular manifold for daily driving= cracked manifold......cast iron manifold for daily driving= reliability!!!!!!

well lets see i make 730rwhp with a cast iron open manifold.... is that enough hp? and its from the 80s(bae) and no cracks yet!!
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