Better off using n54 manifolds and putting vbands on them.Hell no lol. Just wondering if I could use the N52 exhaust manifolds as a basis for a diy N54 Turbo manifold
Hell no lol. Just wondering if I could use the N52 exhaust manifolds as a basis for a diy N54 Turbo manifold
If you weld a v band flange on just below the weld line of the oem manifold, the double wall portion should stay intact.The problem is welding through the double walled portion of this, right? How did that project turn out anyway?
The problem is welding through the double walled portion of this, right? How did that project turn out anyway?
Even at that price, you'd be better off just buying upgraded twins.Thanks for fixing my picture.
He said it ran fine and used it for over a year. It was a true garage build using left over turbo from another project etc. I think he said he invested under 2k into the whole thing. More like 1600 IIRC.
I also wonder about welding the double wall. My guess is you weld right after it.
We've cut the manifolds off from the housing right below the weld. This means you have a layer of solid turbine housing intact to weld too, meaning the double wall is sealed up. Not an issue.
Rob
Is there a reason in your opinion we don't see more backyard builds using this?