Gregsyb 4 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Currently have a manifold like this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Vento-Jetta-Bora-2-8L-VR6-12V-Cast-Turbo-Exhaust-Outlet-Manifold-/321036956856?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4abf4b34b8Though my turbo (t4) wont fit between the engine block and the bulkhead!Is this a common thing?What has been tried and tested previously and what manifolds do people recommend using in a turbo set up?Any pictures also appreciated!Many Thanks, G Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm unsure of them manifolds, especially at that price, and always thought it must be tight with the turbo being mounted in line with the manifold. I know ATP do good quality turbo manifolds that mount the turbo below the manifold. Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 You will either have to get out a hammer and grinder or get a different manifold. Plus tbh I don't know this long it will last. With turbo'd vr's you are better off waiting and buying the better stuff. Do it right the first time etc.. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 totally agree, from what i have seen with manifolds for VRT's you get what you pay for Link to post Share on other sites
Gregsyb 4 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I dont know if i'm looking in the wrong place, but the only ATP manifold i can find for the 12v is also an inline mounted one http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=tp&Product_Code=ATP-VVW-003&Category_Code=VVWMIf they had one more like the R32 it would be more useful imo http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=tp&Product_Code=ATP-VVW-200&Category_Code=VVWM. I'll keep hunting though! Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hmm yeah, i think just the atp one is very short, allowing more room. just means you have to use a short runner intake. Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 That ebay one is a clone of the ATP one you linked to. You must have a massive turbo if it's fouling the bulkhead! I could get my hand behind my GT35R easily.I've used both a genuine ATP and a clone and they both warped. Badly made crap.You can mitigate the problem by cutting the webbing out of the manifold between cyls 1/2 and 5/6. This then allows the manifold to contract and expand properly. I did that on my ATP one (after skimming it flat again) and it never warped again.Unfortunately this kind of attention to detail is seldom seen in the aftermarket. OEMs slot their turbo manifolds for that very reason, to allow for 'iron creep'. Link to post Share on other sites
Lowlifedubber 9 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 You could try the Spa manifold.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPA-TURBO-VW-VR6-ENGINES-T4-TURBO-MANIFOLD-TMW03T-SPA90306-/400319448195?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d34e60483 Link to post Share on other sites
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