Need some opinions and info on log manifold vs sidewinder

[rusty#1]

My goal for my car was 500hp or close to that i planned on tracking it a good amount its also my DD but now since im really busy with school and my job it seems like im not gonna be tracking it that much and it seems like alot of power to barely even be using it,

So im trying to decide if i should save some money and just buy a log manifold or should i go with the sidewinder what do you guys think the turbo that i have is a garret gt30r what kind of power would i see from the log manifold


thanks

[gtimportfanatic]

peakboost kit.. its been done time and time again.. guardian has peakboost and u can talk to him about it and what it takes.. mitch and weltall used fullrace sidewinders.. all the mentioned folks made over 500.. but u gotta have another car.. this cant be ur daily

[rusty#1]

yea this is my only car not really gonna be looking for another one anytime soon dont have $$ i already have the gt30r was gonna piece the kit together, would u have an idea how much power i would be putting down with a log manifold im guessing 400-430 ish does that sound right

[mitchep3typer]

peakboost kit.. its been done time and time again.. guardian has peakboost and u can talk to him about it and what it takes.. mitch and weltall used fullrace sidewinders.. all the mentioned folks made over 500.. but u gotta have another car.. this cant be ur daily

I actually have a custom T1 sidewinder, not going to mention price. I made 499.9 with a log manifold on e85 with a good tuner, full race fmic, custom piping and a gt3082r w 3" exhaust. If you get a really good turbo and fmic along with a SS log manifold. Mixed with a good tuner and good fuel you should do great.

[gtimportfanatic]

I actually have a custom T1 sidewinder, not going to mention price. I made 499.9 with a log manifold on e85 with a good tuner, full race fmic, custom piping and a gt3082r w 3" exhaust. If you get a really good turbo and fmic along with a SS log manifold. Mixed with a good tuner and good fuel you should do great.

my deepest apologies.. i forgot u'r T1 certified lol

[mitchep3typer]

my deepest apologies.. i forgot u'r T1 certified lol

:tehehyper: no sweat I just love the fact that we compared mine to a full-race and The rusults were not close with the same turbo. I would think Peakboost, and full-race would be just fine for 600+ though.

[rusty#1]

hey i dunno if this is a stupid question what is a ss log manifold is that a brand if so who sells them


thanks

[superchargedk20]

Ur gona need a beater. 500hp ep3 isnt gona be a DD

[mitchep3typer]

hey i dunno if this is a stupid question what is a ss log manifold is that a brand if so who sells them


thanks

stainless steel I cant seem to find them for sale but looking.....http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?p=30413044

[mitchep3typer]

stainless steel I cant seem to find them for sale but looking.....http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?p=30413044

http://www.tdautowerkes.com/main.htm call these guys I think they make one for a good price.

[mitchep3typer]

Ur gona need a beater. 500hp ep3 isnt gona be a DD

I DD mine from 300whp-500whp, then 10k of all highway to and from work with the 660whp set up with a/c still..........

I do not dd it anymore.

[superchargedk20]

I DD mine from 300whp-500whp, then 10k of all highway to and from work with the 660whp set up with a/c still..........

I do not dd it anymore.

sooo ur tellin me with 300whp-500 u were driving ur car through rain and snow? I couldnt imagine u gettin far

[mitchep3typer]

sooo ur tellin me with 300whp-500 u were driving ur car through rain and snow? I couldnt imagine u gettin far

Yes I drove it in the rain pouring rain, and snow....im in tx, id just stay at home that day if that was my only car. Just because a motor makes 600@ xxpsi does not mean your making more than 180whp cruising on the highway. Thats the beauty of a turbo car, boost = hp, cruising= no boost. A honda will drive like a honda out of boost.

[rusty#1]

i see alot of ppl selling log manifold for 100$ prob gonna pick one up

[bmyers4321]

seeing your from chicago and summer is right around the corner id go ahead and do this then find something for the winter to drive. you know how chicago can be in the winter. look at 2 winters ago the roads sucked really bad.

[dobbs02si]

I agree with mitch... Im not at the power level of him but soon to be in the 400-450 range. Mine makes 300whp right now and has for the last 5 years, it has been dd'ed 3 years of that. If you have an ignorent right foot yes it will get you in trouble and multiple tickets..lol. If you display any sort of common sense you will be fine with 300whp or even 600. Its all in the driver:mwink:

[Almost Fast]

or just get it tuned at batlground

[rusty#1]

question about a log manifold cant find one with a 44mm wastegate flange like the sidewinders do the log manifolds come with 44mm wastegate flanges and if it doesnt do i need one that big if im making over 400+hp

[mitchep3typer]

question about a log manifold cant find one with a 44mm wastegate flange like the sidewinders do the log manifolds come with 44mm wastegate flanges and if it doesnt do i need one that big if im making over 400+hp


Any real Fab/race shop can most likely make it work. Have you called TD autowerks and ask how much for a top mount log with a custom 44mm gate? I know they were the guys selling them on ebay and all the forums.

[mitchep3typer]

question about a log manifold cant find one with a 44mm wastegate flange like the sidewinders do the log manifolds come with 44mm wastegate flanges and if it doesnt do i need one that big if im making over 400+hp

although I had a 38mm tial making 500whp.

[cukali]

sooo ur tellin me with 300whp-500 u were driving ur car through rain and snow? I couldnt imagine u gettin far


I guess you have to drive one and find out.

Mine is built for 500whp (stage 5 pp and stage 4 disc). The only thing different when not boosting is clutch pressure and even thats not too bad. Without boosting, its completely stock.

I drive to Atlanta from Charlotte every Friday and back every Sunday for three years now. Went from 25K to 150K miles. No problems.

[dobbs02si]

question about a log manifold cant find one with a 44mm wastegate flange like the sidewinders do the log manifolds come with 44mm wastegate flanges and if it doesnt do i need one that big if im making over 400+hp

Log manifolds can have up to a 4-5:1 pressure ratio as apposed to just about any tube type that would only have 2.5-3:1 ratio. That ratio will make a 38 on a log flow like a 60 on a sidemount.

Fyi-higher Hp requires less wastegate relief.

[rusty#1]

would any of these log turbo manifolds off of ebay be any good like this one looks pretty good

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura-RSX-KA20-02-06-Turbo-Exhaust-Manifolds-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a8e7ced2QQitemZ23046 7030738QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[mitchep3typer]

would any of these log turbo manifolds off of ebay be any good like this one looks pretty good

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura-RSX-KA20-02-06-Turbo-Exhaust-Manifolds-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a8e7ced2QQitemZ23046 7030738QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

no

[sleepy ep3]

although I had a 38mm tial making 500whp.

Yeah, I will be using my 38 Tial on my build. The damn thing is brand new. lol Didn't even break it in b4 the k20A3 blew.