thanks evodba2 - excellent pictures.
 
This is exactly the setup i would like to aim for.
 
At present i dont have any intention of forging etc, but this is a calculated decision based on a few things.
 
1) I dont intend to run a very high boost in the first instance at all. I was thinking about 4-5 psi. I assume this reduces the requirement for upgrading the internals given the lower pressure.
2) A large part of the reason i would like to do this, is to gain experience and knowledge in something I have not undertaken.
3) Whilst I am not embarking on this with the intent of blowing a motor, i do intent to stabilise at a lower PSI to let the motor find its feet, before (if the bug bites - which im sure it will) i start upping the pressure, and in turn upgrading internal components.
 
I really would like to know where might be able to make up a manifold like this for me.
 
And id also really like to hear from anyone who has converted over to EFI. What complete system should i be looking out for?.
 
I note that with this particular setup - the brake booster would need to be moved / replaced.?
 
Cheers all!
 
Dave

happy to go down that path ratta tat tat......and its a good suggestion.
 
Is an exhaust place the best place to start for this type of manifold fabrication?.
 
Dave

Davus I know of a few business' in Brisbane that could fab something up. Whereabouts are you? It could be useful to post your question on boostcruising to find fabricators in your area

Brae Auto Fabrications
http://www.braeautofab.com/
he has done my steam pipe manifold, about the cheapest around too. amazing quality of work too, check my build thread to see.
also does stainless, alloy and anything else u can weld.
 

Thanks Mish, I have given Brae a call, but no answer as yet. Hopefully they will get back to me soon.
 
In the meantime (i think i posted this in a previous post in this thread), does anyone have any idea where this manifold may have come from?. It looks to be a pretty "factory" looking manifold to me, and seems to look like it would do the job im looking for. I like its factory look.
 


 
Cheers Guys.
 
Dave

Thanks Sundowner. Great info.
 
In the first instance, i was probably not going to intercool, but thats only through not wanting to bite off more than i can chew at this stage.
 
Initially i was planning to go with a blow through setup and a 38/38 V6 Capri carby i have spare. However I have since looked a little at the bigger picture and have decided to try and source some Sierra EFI gear (see my post in the for sale section for what im looking for).
 
So, the fact that im going to try and go EFI to me seems like a good stead to intercool down the track if i wanted to, albeit with a few plumbing re-routes and changes.
 
Im a little confused about your photos. Are the first three photos (the black manifold with turbo mounted in the engine bay, the coated exhaust manifold, and the completed setup with the red engine bay all your car? If so, where did you get your exhaust manifold made up, and did it end up learing the brake booster or not?.
 
I gave Brenton from Brae Fabrications a ring, but unfortunately he is in Shepparton, and would need ot have the car (with engine in it) to be able to accurately fashion a manifold. The logistics of achieving that may be a show stopper as Shepparton is about 2.5 hours from where i am. The engine is currently out of the car, and the car in bits.......so i might be forced to find another avenue there, which is a pain because he sounds like a really good bloke.
 
Still open to more suggestions re exhaust manifold. I realise getting a custom one made is the preferred way of doing it, but im still very interested in any thought people have about the "factory" looking manifold i uploaded the picture of in my last post........
 
Cheers all!.
 
Loving the banter.
 
Dave

no problems - understand.
 
The norwegian stuff certainly looks good. Probably not worth the money though considering what it appears we can get made in australia.?..
 
Dave

Hi Guys,
 
Just to update this thread. I have decided to go down the path of turbo pinto. It fits with the Escort theme, seems to be cost effective (for what i need anyway), and wont be a problem fitting in to the car.
 
While im toying around with getting things started, i wanted to ask for any advice anyone can lend on getting engineered once complete. I know a few of you have been through this, and so id really love to hear from you as to what the process was.
 
1) Should i get a RWC before or after and engineers cert?
2) Do i need to get a RWC if i have an engineers cert?.
3) Is there any documentation i should be reading before i start my modifications to ensure i stay on the right path?
4) Does anyone have any idea of what the engineers costs would be to provide the certificate?.
5) Does anyone have any reccomendations for a good no fuss engineer?. (i dont mean bodgy, i just mean one that is ....well.....no fuss).
 
Thanks guys. Im sure there will be more questions to come, but this will sure help get me started.
 
Cheers
 
Dave