Wicked Saint Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hey guys, I am in early tear down of my old engine where I am using a top mount T25 and I had originaly planned to convert to rack and pinion and use a bottom mount T28. I have seen several different manifolds that allow for bottom mount without interfering with the steering box these are usualy log manifolds or forward mounted turbo. Before I commit to the expense of rack and pinion sicne welding and geometry are not my thing. Has anybody here actualy tried using a T28 on a one of these manifold and does it work? Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 dont modify steering if you flat out say welding and geometry arent your thing. either find someone to do it or change the route with the turbo. also what engine? Quote Link to comment
Wicked Saint Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I would in no way attempt to do this myself. I am a firm believer in "if you don't know how to do it pay somebody who does since it will be cheaper in the long run" philosphy. Hence the expense. It's a S13 SR20DET I got the original engine from a friend who decided to put a LS1 in his 510. Not sure the brand of the existing manifold but it looked to be T3 manifold with an adapter to fit the stock T25 with an external wastegate and the flapper rod fixed closed. I had a new engine built that I will be attaching a GT2871r to and a HKS actuator. Like I said I bought the Tomei manifold with conversion in mind and I was just hoping somebody else had tried this setup and could confirm fit before I open the box. If I had not bought the manifold over a year ago I would just return it for a top mount. Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 if you already have it I would just test fit it and see. Ive seen full race manifold with single external wategate clear the box Quote Link to comment
Wicked Saint Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 if you already have it I would just test fit it and see. Ive seen full race manifold with single external wategate clear the box Hesitant because it's still sealed in the box. That and brand new kid so progress on all other activities is slow Quote Link to comment
sssr20det510 Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 You still wont get new price if u sell it Quote Link to comment
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