Please explain your logic... if anything, the cast manifold has a greater ability to support more power/heat. Tubular = weaker. AMS are running their GT850R on this very cast manifold. I understand that it's not a T04 flange setup, but it should support well over 800 WHP.

 

I guess I was thinking physical size. That is why the K series had the sidewinder manifold. I agree the cast is the way to go, but physically fitting a huge *** turbo, I would think you would have to shift the thing over to fit it physically.

 

Definitely agreed, but I think AMS' GT950R would fit in there just fine

 

I am not sure, I know on the K series it would definitely not fit, lol.

With exhaust side on the rear for 4 cylinder motors space is always an issue, well has been in the past.

 

I can't tell if the GT950R has a GT35R-style compressor cover or a GT4088R-style cover... if it's like the GT850R, it should fit. I've never seen one in person, so I don't know.

But a side-mount, front-facing manifold would be something I'd want to buy if I ever go with a non-stock-frame turbo

 

Agreed. Why try to cram a larger turbo in a tight space, when moving it a little will makes more sense.
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If you aren't forced to use the stock location of the turbo there is quite a bit of space behind our engines to mount all but the largest turbo setups back there. The sidewinder setup doesn't look bad but I would imagine you would need to fab up some beefy brackets to hold a turbo out at that location. The clearance between the cooling system and ECU looks somewhat tight and having the exhaust side of the turbo (which can get glowing orange) right in front of the fuel and brake lines doesn't really sit well with me.

 

which sidewinder kit is that, and how much would that cost to make???

 

Not bad.

 

is that turbotrix kit

 

I dont think its a "kit", but it was fabbed by turbotrix.

 

gimmie turbo kit

 

that is definetely TurboTrix and I would think that is not meant to truly be street driven. Just my .02

 

A casting turbo is always more reliable than a normal pipe welded manifold. Why does no manufacture built his cars with pipe welded manifolds? All manufacture does it with casting manifolds... Cast manifolds hold 100.000 of miles.

If the casting material is good I would prefer always a cast manifold !!

The way AMS did the construction is the best you can go @ the moment. A round V-Band solution on the manifold with connection the turbos carries the most air and best spooling.

That's also the reason TIAL brought the round V-Band exhaust housings to the GT-R Serie.

I'd take always the here showed AMS manifold. I'd just use another turbo !!

AMS------ GOOD JOB !!

Peter

 

very true but you dont have to move things around as much as you think

whole kit is around 5 grand i was told

yess it is
not true...honda k series turbo kits used side winders and they work in DD just fine