BEN WIGHT......more turbo crud.

rob_w · tinkerer Joined: 19 Feb 2002 Posts: 395

hey ben, do you still do the turbo kits,or would you be able to make me...or get me a turbo manifold to suit a TB03 'rotomaster' type turbo...[toyota substitute].

i was quoted around $400-500 for one to be made outta 2" h/duty mandrells, and i have heard that piazza ones are kinda shite.
is this a reasonable price? ,or can you get/make/materialize one for a better price.
i can show you the turbo and all the other gear i have if nessisary....but can you help me out?
any help'd be cool, but if it helps its for a simple draw thru lpg setup using rodeo efi manifold/throttle body and eggy's old impco...[thanks andrew...]and said hairdrier.
cheers mate, appreciate it.
rob.

Ben Wight · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 946

Hey Rob,

The piazza ones are not the best flowing manifold around, but I dont think it is that critical. The price you got quoted is pretty good for a custom manifold. Sorry, I dont really have the timw to make up stuff for people right now, too many other projects on the go.

If I was to do it though the easiest way is to get a piazza manifold, and then get a 15mm plate laser cut to suit the mounting of the turbo, and then get it welded to the piazza manifold. Then drill and tap 4 holes so the turbo can bolt to the plate.

The basics are get a piazza manifold, draw the plate needed and take it to a laser cutter, or just take in the turbo and tell them what you want, and then find a joint that can weld steel to cast iron. Then get someone to tap the holes for you (probably same joint as welding place) and then buy some bolts. Too easy.

Ben Wight