Turbo Conversion manifold help

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Jun 19, 2012 | 07:48 PM

tripblackls1

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Turbo Conversion manifold help

Hey guys , im in process of building a ford courier pickup with a 5.3 and turbodum
Im using the truck exhaust manifold on the passenger side fliped foward and up(putting the turbo right above it) but for my driver side I need to run it foward and down which the truck manifold goes into the frame and wont work , I need something that will angle out towards the wheel welldum
Ive been searching with no luck , really greatful for any help
Ive already posted in the conversions section but us turbo guys are usaully more helpful

Jun 19, 2012 | 09:16 PM

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How about pointing the one manifold backwards and have it wrap around behind the tranny and back forward?

Jun 20, 2012 | 02:23 AM

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how bout the manifold on the right? you can cut and weld on it.

Oct 18, 2012 | 01:03 AM

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What is the one on the right? Looks like what I need for my Vette?

Oct 20, 2012 | 07:52 AM

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Anyone know what that manifold on the right side of the pic is from?

Oct 20, 2012 | 08:35 AM

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Anyone know what that manifold on the right side of the pic is from?

98-99 f body pass side.

Oct 20, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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Dont use the early double walled stainless Fbody manifolds. People (not me personally) have had issues with them under extreme heat.

Sounds like an upside down C6 manifold is what you need.