downpipe for dummies

[xbgod]

Ok, from looking at pictures that have been posted. It looks as if FocusShift has the best solution for a exhaust manifold. His is cast, which means cheaper to produce, consistancy will be the same, because it's cast and price will be on target.

So I would say use that exhaust manifold use the Garrett 25 series turbo and if FocusShift still has his print from his fabricator on the down pipe your golden.

If not then someone will need to cowboy-up and collect all the parts then go to a fabricator and have a down pipe made and blue printed for further manufacturing.

The way I see it the kit should look like this:

FocusShift cast exhaust manifold
Garrett 25 series Turbo w/ built in waste gate
Stainless made down-pipe
Tial Q BOV (black)
HKS mini filter for more engine bay clearence
Mishimoto intercooler (black)
AEM/FIC
Precision 280-310cc injectors
Perrin or OBX fuel Rail (optional)
Walboro 255L fuel pump (optional)

2.5" polished aluminum piping for inter-cooler kit.
3" for filter side

This would be an ideal kit with room to grow, especially if you do the optional upgrades that I suggested.

And with proper tune would get you into the 180-200 hp range on stock internals. But don't push it past that...you will brake shit!

Aprox cost before install and without optional parts:
3,100.00

Also this is without cuplers or T-bolts or the piping so add another 300.00

3,400.00


that is assuming you can get the down pipe made for 375-400 dollars

This would be an absolute reliable kit with lots of fun for years to come.

XBG

[Focus_Sh1ft]

Originally Posted by xbgod

So I would say use that exhaust manifold use the Garrett 25 series turbo and if FocusShift still has his print from his fabricator on the down pipe your golden.

I have no information regarding the downpipe because I bought my setup as a kit from Zage. I could potential run some measurements, But I feel like that's pointless unless you're running the same manifold and, most likely, turbo.

Sleey0, I still don't understand why you're so against the Zage kit lol. It would actually be cheaper than what XBG is suggesting, but of course the quality may not be as good. I would imagine it would be a hell of a lot easier to just order a kit and throw it on rather than worrying about piecing it together. You could always upgrade later on too. Up to you though, and whatever you choose, I'm cheerin you on bro.

[xbgod]

The Zage kit isn't that bad. For what you want I think it's ideal. If you want room to grow or just want something thats a little better than go with what I put.

Here's a pic of that Zage manifold. You can buy it for 340.00AUD

streettuned.com.au

Great starting point and use can use that garrett turbo.

XBG

[cali yaris]

You can buy my exhaust mani for $249.

[xbgod]

There you go 249.00

build off that, now you got plenty of options

XBG

[sleey0]

Thx.for.all the awesome info xbg!
The only issue ihave is that i want the garrett turbo instead of the.zage.

So my problem is the downpipe which wont fit the gt2554r so ive been told.

The rest of the zage kit is fine.

Can anyone confirm or deny that i can swap out the zage for a garrett with zages kit?

[cdydjded]

The Garrett uses a 5 bolt flange for the downpipe & the Zage uses a 4 bolt. Just look at your own pics youve posted....

[sleey0]

That is what I thought:)

Remember, I am a n00b Carlos! I know you can fabricate one.

I am in touch with Innovative Tuning and Swerve both out in WNY.

I appreciate everything and have met soooo many cool ppl here. Plus you guys are very patient with me:) lol

[sleey0]

Oh, and I am not against the Zage kit. I think it is good. I just don't want that turbo or the intercooler.

If I could just swap out the zage for the garrett all of this would be moot.

I am contacting Innovative and we shall find out if they can do a custom downpipe for the garret and garm's manifold.

[xbgod]

Get the exhaust manifold from Cali-Yaris, it's 249.00 and will fit the Garrett turbo.

No matter who you go to they will still need your car to fit the down-pipe. That part of the equation still hasn't changed. So no matter who you call they will need your car to make it right.

XBG

[sleey0]

Originally Posted by xbgod

Get the exhaust manifold from Cali-Yaris, it's 249.00 and will fit the Garrett turbo.

No matter who you go to they will still need your car to fit the down-pipe. That part of the equation still hasn't changed. So no matter who you call they will need your car to make it right.

XBG

Yup.

Gonna meet up with mike @ innovative ssoon.

Need u to get home first:) lol

[Focus_Sh1ft]

Originally Posted by sleey0

Need u to get home first:) lol

Sleey0, you're beginning to sound like XBG's wife and you're like super excited for him to get home from his tour in Iraq

...Wait, isn't XBG actually in Iraq atm?

[xbgod]

Well...yes...yes..I am

Flying out in less than 9 days with one stop in Budahpest.

This has been one interesting night. I almost can't quite laughing at all the posts. You can really see who has been doing this for awhile.

We really all need to find a place to get together, some where centrally located. We'd have a blast. Perhaps the major few on this site can come up with a show or meet and greet some where.

Someone PM me. I know I could get Todd the owner of Bradenton motorspeedway to help us with a event at his dragstrip. It's in Fl. and it's where NOPI events use to be along with Import face off.

Food for thought.

XBG

[cali yaris]

^ Import Alliance in Nashville. Several of the members here hit that meet every year. Next year I'll have a booth, we could do a forced induction show.

[xbgod]

Lets do that. What size booth? Side bar me. We can chat business. Mabey get a bigger booth put both our cars in it and see about enough room for parts. I may be able to even pull some sponsor money for us. We could make this a pretty cool time.

XBG

[2manywheels]

Where in Iraq are you boys posted??
I used to be in Sulaymaniyah, then Irbil, and south towards Kalar

[cali yaris]

^ I don't think he can say. xbg, noted, plenty of time before next year.

[xbgod]

I can tell you that I'm some where in Mosul for the time being.

not going any where for a while when I get home here in the next 1o-12 days.

Got lots of car plans and hopefully some things for all of us to do as a group.

XBG