Custom Manifold?

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Custom Manifold?

Post by VitalSkull » Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:07 pm

Okay so let me start out by say i am starting my project MX-5 (or will be soon when i have money) but i work at a garage, apprenticeship (started not long ago) and there is a mitsubishi libero monte turbo at the garage that is going to the scraps so i have asked the boss and he agreed i could take the turbo out of it for my car, its a TD04HL i think. now doing all of that he said i would need the intercooler for it aswell seen as it is not in bad shape and they are quite expensive.

so to get to the point i would need a new custom manifold for my mx5 because the turbo would not be able to work on my car at the state it is in at the moment, so does anyone know of anyone in the Auckland region of New Zealand that does this sort of work for a good price?

Thanks :D

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Post by BRM » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:10 pm

Sinco.

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Post by SLYDIT » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:27 pm

yup sinco. you could fab one up yourself with the help of a mate if they are a ticketed welder. thats what i did.
Youll need the turbo,intercooler and maybe even the BOV and injectors if you can score them too. (no idea if the libero injectors are the same or what flow they are.)
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Post by MrGrey » Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:01 pm

welcome to the forums Vitalskull, nice to see a fellow MCM'er here :)

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Post by VitalSkull » Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:24 am

thanks, ill definitely look at sinco and see if i can sort something out :D all of my mates are either still in school or into the "boy racer" scene so getting them to help me weld one together would not turn out to well :P

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Post by SLYDIT » Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:08 pm

it might seeem like a big cost but a decent quality manifold and a megasquirt are must haves....

its not much fun pulling your turbo/manifold because it has cracked. (again and again).
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Post by sprsta » Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:02 pm

just remember, you cant just slap a turbo on the side and be done.

you will need some sort of fuel control otherwise your engine wont last very long.

then there is also the cost of the cert otherwise not having a pink sticker wont last long.

do alot of research on turboing your mx5 before you start
there is more than enough info on the internet to do it.
Just dont rush into it! especially if its your first car and you daily drive it.

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Post by VitalSkull » Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:39 pm

Thanks, i dont intend to turbo it the day i get the turbo because of funding, but i am going to contact people and find out what is the best way to do it and other stuff for the life of my engine :D

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Post by sprsta » Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:09 pm

good stuff,

you will want to start collecting all of the pieces to do it beforehand, and any of the other things that will require certification.

there are plenty of guys around here that will be able to help with most of your questions.

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Post by 2low2c » Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:18 am

VitalSkull I am on the north shore and can make you a manifold and give you advice on what you will need .if you pm me i will let you know where i am

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Post by SLYDIT » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:06 am

you need to have a realistic budget of $3K to do a decent turbo conversion even DIY.

You might think thats a lot and you can do it cheaper....but in reality 3K is what it will actually cost..

dont forget the heavy duty clutch also.
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Post by VitalSkull » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:22 pm

yeah i have been looking into a new clutch because my one at the moment is getting worn out, 2low2c ill pm you now, but for everyone else i have finished getting the turbo out of the scrap car and my boss said it would help if i took all the flanges and intercooler, but i left the piping for the intercooler because it was rusty a little bit and i wasnt to sure weather it would fit in my car.


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Post by Teamjelly » Tue Jul 15, 2014 4:02 pm

Can do you a steampipe tuned length, crackfree guarantee Turbo manifold to suit the MX5 with a TD04HL turbo for $600 + freight if you're interested.
Just as good (if not better) than a Sinco manifold and can do downpipe as well.
PM me if you want some pictures
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design manifold

Post by JazzLopez » Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:43 pm

you may wish to check out, my build, the manifold was the secret to my design, come have a look, then you will understand, its very easy to do..but it sets up the whole design.... pm me and come on out......i live in remuera but the cars out west...take it for a drive and youll see

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Post by Teamjelly » Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:14 pm

Sounds awesome !!!!
How about a picture of this wonderful manifold
I'm sure we're all curious.

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manifold

Post by JazzLopez » Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:46 pm

im sure you hit Auckland sometimes, come see it for yourself 0211705848 heres my cell

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Post by Angreal » Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:50 pm

Eventually I'll also need extractors put together... Not really looking forward to starting the project up again so I'll just keep collecting parts instead 8)

I have heard good things about sinco though. That's about all I can offer on the matter though

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Post by VitalSkull » Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:54 pm

Hey yeah thanks for all the info guys, i haven't sorted a manifold yet, due to money and not being able to drive myself around yet... only 16 and on learners :P when i start getting it together and pulling things apart and putting them back together ill make a different post just for the build :P and then update it as i go.
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Hampton TEst Day

Post by Teamjelly » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:37 pm

Hey Jazz

There's a Test and tune day this Friday at Hampton downs
Quite a few of us going, and I'm taking my Turbo Miata
If you're free that day you should bring your beast, and do a few hot laps around Hampton
Would be good to 'checkout' your creation
Or at least pop in and say Hello :?
If anyone else is keen on taking a sickie - they should come along too.
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Post by SLYDIT » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:44 pm

seriously Vita. i would put the turbo on hold until you have had the car for a while...get the suspension and tires and brakes up to scratch and learn to drive the thing at a trackday before going tits in on a turbo.
I am all for turbos but getting to know the car before it becomes a weapon is probably a good thing.
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Post by JazzLopez » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:59 pm

once the water injection kit goes in and the car is painted and finished, then ill bring it down

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Post by warrior » Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:43 am

Where did you get your water injection kit from?
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Post by Angreal » Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:59 am

Oh yeah, didn't you go water injection with your sc warrior?

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Post by GRUVBB » Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:19 am

SLYDIT wrote:seriously Vita. i would put the turbo on hold until you have had the car for a while...get the suspension and tires and brakes up to scratch and learn to drive the thing at a trackday before going tits in on a turbo.
I am all for turbos but getting to know the car before it becomes a weapon is probably a good thing.
Vitaskull..... these are wise words. You are a new driver so learn your car and skills before going all out. Direct your funds into other areas of your car and life. Maybe even a life insurance policy or medical insurance. :wink:

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Post by warrior » Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:25 am

Yeah i did, interested to see what he has gone with
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