patrol_maverick Member 54 Member For: 12y 11m 6d Gender: Male Location: Taree NSW Posted 22/02/14 09:21 AM Share Posted 22/02/14 09:21 AM (edited) Hi, I'm about to start an engine conversion (BA Barra into Maverick) and I might have to change turbo manifolds due to the Maverick having a massive steering box right beside where the turbo will be.What I want to know is, Will a custom steam pipe manifold increase performance/ hurt performance/ or make no differance over a stock cast iron manifold.I know I can use a stock FG manifold and fit a spacer plate between my steering box & chassis to gain clearance, but as always, I'm searching for the best option.I've attached a photo of the steam pipe manifold that I'm referring to. I'm just a bit concerned that the 'T' style joints will hurt performance.The upside of making that style manifold is the fact that I can mount the turbo as high or low, or as forward or rearward as I need to.PS, Let me know if the attached photo doesnt work. Edited 22/02/14 09:25 AM by patrol_maverick Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87621-steam-pipe-manifold-vs-factory-cast-iron-manifold-good-or-bad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyathe Donating Members 872 Member For: 11y 7m 5d Gender: Male Posted 22/02/14 11:13 AM Share Posted 22/02/14 11:13 AM Tuned length steam pipe...if I had the money that would be my choice!!! Massive gains to be had Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87621-steam-pipe-manifold-vs-factory-cast-iron-manifold-good-or-bad/#findComment-1457259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 2m 4d Gender: Male Posted 22/02/14 01:32 PM Share Posted 22/02/14 01:32 PM Definately stock FG turbo manifold. The pictured manifold will hurt power 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87621-steam-pipe-manifold-vs-factory-cast-iron-manifold-good-or-bad/#findComment-1457272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrol_maverick Member 54 Member For: 12y 11m 6d Gender: Male Location: Taree NSW Posted 24/02/14 10:41 AM Author Share Posted 24/02/14 10:41 AM Definately stock FG turbo manifold. The pictured manifold will hurt powerI had a feeling it would.Now to find a stock FG manifold, dump pipe, and sump. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87621-steam-pipe-manifold-vs-factory-cast-iron-manifold-good-or-bad/#findComment-1457593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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