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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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I have a custom made rear mount with a ST80 turbo, do you think having 98-99 exhaust manifolds is hurting performance over using 2000-02 manifolds?
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I was thinking this same question. I would think so, but iam just guessing.Maybe by switch to the beefier cast style we could spool alittle faster?
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I was thinking this same question. I would think so, but iam just guessing.Maybe by switch to the beefier cast style we could spool alittle faster?
I know, but when you look at how small a T4 flange is it makes you question if it really matters.
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Just clean up the entry ports into the manifolds with a grinder and they should be fine for what you are trying to do.....
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anybody else have any input?
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their fine..... actually better than long tubes or shorties... no need for any work at all.
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their fine..... actually better than long tubes or shorties... no need for any work at all.
I've heard the 98-99's don't flow well, I didn't know if it mattered on a turbo set up.
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it is true they don't flow as well as the improved 00-02 manifolds, but for your aplication they will not be a restriction at all. In your application you want maximum exhaust velocity which your factory manifolds will provide. Maybe even better than the 00-02 manifolds..!!!!!
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It should help if they are wrapped with hi temp fabric. And also wrap rest of hot parts.
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It should help if they are wrapped with hi temp fabric. And also wrap rest of hot parts.
The rest of the hot parts have header wrap, I haven't done the exhuast manifolds, thinking of maybe ceramic coating them.
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any other comments? You think it keep me from making 700rwhp with a ST80 turbo?
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