Where did you 20B guys get your manifolds?

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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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Where did you 20B guys get your manifolds?

To everyone who is running a 20B, Im looking for a turbine manifold. There was a guy on the nopiston forum making them for $600, but he doesnt answer emails or posts. So Im looking for one. Either make me one, or sell me one! Im running a T-88. Any info would be great! thanks

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Old May 10, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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Have one made or make one yourself. Most local machine shops can handle something like that. I'd do it if I had more time and was closer to you to get the fitment right.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:36 AM
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Rx7Specialties in Canada makes a manifold for the T88h model. The design is a little strange but they claim it flows efficiently and has shown to make 550 rwhp at only 15psi with their 20b conversions.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 03:40 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. I found the rx7specialties website. it really blows!! no contact info, just a phone number. Has anyone delt with them before? Anyone have an email for them or something? i appreciate it!

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Old May 11, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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There are mixed opinions on RX-7 Specialties.
It seems that for the most part they are respected other than just one or two bad situations with customers, which shouldn't be regarded as reason not to deal with them.

They haven't had their 20B car on the dyno yet, as far as I know. I'm pretty sure they claim those numbers as estimates. The manifold looks strong and made with quality workmanship though.

The website hasn't been updated in years. Don't bother even. If you need more info about them just hit up the Canadian Forum, but there's lots of bullshit to sift through.

Maxthe7man and rx7 turbo 2 (or something like that, aka Graham) are the two main Calgary guru's on the Forum if you need more info. They know a lot more about RX-7 "Specialties" than me.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Thanks spongebob. If I cant get a hold of them, or for whatever reason I dont buy from them, is there any place here in the US? I dont really know of any places here in phoenix that even mess with rotaries. Im sure that a welding shop could hook it up, but I'd rather go to someone "in the know". 20B 3rd gen has a really nice manifold. My 20B is going into an FC though. Id rather not try and make my own. I dont really feel I know enough about making sure the turbine sits right, making sure that it sits in line with the exhaust, etc etc...thanks
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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Let me know what's up and how your interaction between them is. I started a thread early this morning about them. I'm curious about their pricing, reliability etc... and their website looks shady so that really turns me off to them.
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Old May 12, 2004 | 05:51 AM
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Drag'n..same here..if i get in contact with them, I'll let you know. i refuse to call them...thats ridiculous!
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