M30 Turbo manifold to fit in E30 conversion

[Damo 23]

Just Took my manifold off to get planed (Dont ever lose the bolts out of the backing plate on your head.... no oil = HOT engine) and thought it might inspire someone else to do the right thing... none of these jappa conversions!

I can have these replicated, let me know if you want a cost.

[Damo 23]

Pic of the other side...

[Guest Spargo]

Always handy to have bits like this lying round, i'm keen, price dependent.

[Guest Andrew]

thats quite a nice manifold - did you make that?

[Damo 23]

thats quite a nice manifold - did you make that?

No, I didnt have access to the required tools at the time, no worries now.

Yeah its a simple and elegant style really, considering the mess it could have been in the restricted space!

Edited June 10, 2005 by Damo

[Damo 23]

Always handy to have bits like this lying round, i'm keen, price dependent.

Uhhhh...... handy to have lying around? just incase a turbo falls on your head one day?

heh. (head.... what a pun)

for a single one, $900. If more people want them, I will CAD it up and whack it into the CNC machinery so cheaper.

[kiwi535 538]

why the cloth (glass fiber??) wrap?

[E30-323ti 66]

I presume changing plugs is a all day event??

[Damo 23]

why the cloth (glass fiber??) wrap?

Its heat wrap.... lot more heat concentrated in the engine bay now!

[Damo 23]

I presume changing plugs is a all day event??

Ohh yeah sounds like you know how that is! turbo has to come off (4 bolts) and then some very nimble fingerwork ensues....

oddly enough the spark plug tool from the factory toolbox in the bootlid is the best tool to do it with!

[Surge 1]

Nice manifold, Thinking of doing something similar myself if I go down the route of turboing the m20. Most manufacturer's warranty is void if you heatwrap - increases the liklihood of cracking, however since it's custom shouldn't be any probs.

How thick is the flage to the head and to the turbo?

[Damo 23]

Nice manifold, Thinking of doing something similar myself if I go down the route of turboing the m20. Most manufacturer's warranty is void if you heatwrap - increases the liklihood of cracking, however since it's custom shouldn't be any probs.

How thick is the flage to the head and to the turbo?

Yeah, theres mixed opinions about heatwrap, simple answer for me is I can still touch the manifold with the engine running, and it isnt cast so it expands/contracts easily.

The flanges are very solid, probably could go thinner on the head flange. its 12mm 10mm would be fine.

The turbo flange is an off the shelf T3 flange.

[Surge 1]

Thanks for the reply, Sorry to rack your brain... More questions.

How thick is the piping you've used (and dia) and what material (mild steel?) also what sort of welds are best suited for this application?

[wms 1]

Just Took my manifold off to get planed (Dont ever lose the bolts out of the backing plate on your head.... no oil = HOT engine) and thought it might inspire someone else to do the right thing... none of these jappa conversions!

I can have these replicated, let me know if you want a cost.

oh yes I am feeling anything to do with teh M30 monster.

Please keep informed as id sell my g/f to build an M30 rather than barstardise my uber saloon

:pimp:

[wms 1]

Ohh yeah sounds like you know how that is! turbo has to come off (4 bolts) and then some very nimble fingerwork ensues....

oddly enough the spark plug tool from the factory toolbox in the bootlid is the best tool to do it with!

No No

This man is toyota powered meaning his engine sits upright.

Changing plugs isnt an issue.

Teh leaning M30 thou, well thats a whole different story...