Hello fellow turbo lancers. I use a modified evo tubular manifold for my turbo set up. I just took it off to have it welded due to cracks into between the runners. I actually decided to purchase a new one from speedcorps cause i would rather have the runners actually line up and it looks better that the drilled out and cut manifold i was using. My question is this: Is anyone using some sort of bracket to take the weight of the manifold or are we all just holding everything up with our manifold. I am going to fab up a bracket for when install the new manifold based on the one AMS makes for there turbo kit. any one have any input on this?

 

If you have a cheapo tubular manifold without any supports, it will sag over time, crack, or whatnot.

 

I think so too but a support bracket would reduce the stress on the manifold. AMS uses one on there kit and i would not consider it a cheapo manifold.

 

I agree with your comment.

 

Even the support bracket on the stock o2 housing on the evo had me concerned when I went with a megan o2 housing that doesn't utilize the bracket. So now most of the stress is on the stock cast manifold. If I went to a tubular, I'd have to make some sort of bracket for peace of mind. Def a good idea.

 

One member here made one. I think it was slater...

 

cant find anything on the bracket in search.
I have had my turbo for like 4 years now and now the manifold has started to crack. I think it would be wise for all us guys using the tubular manifolds to look in to this.

 

This f*$kin guy...

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/9387553-post1.html

 

yup, i guess that would work. i was planning on mounting it on the same block location but higher up like where the turbo hotside meets the manifold. just so i could use an aftermarket 02 housing.
some thing like this but modify it to work as a support bracket==

 

ha i have the support bracket. took like half our to make

 

I was going to say I didn't make one.