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GQTROL wrote:I only ever use the Nissan stainless gaskets and replace them each time the manifold has to come off for whatever reason. No pics on hand, but it was built by Kerry H at Topgear Auto Tech in 2004 from memory. It will be coming off again when I replace my motor and gearbox in the near future. Got a I/C being built at the moment to help make the new motor last.

Are you getting a Laminova one built?

darinz wrote:

GQTROL wrote:I only ever use the Nissan stainless gaskets and replace them each time the manifold has to come off for whatever reason. No pics on hand, but it was built by Kerry H at Topgear Auto Tech in 2004 from memory. It will be coming off again when I replace my motor and gearbox in the near future. Got a I/C being built at the moment to help make the new motor last.

Are you getting a Laminova one built?

Nah, just a normal top-mount water to air with some plenum mods. Wouldn't mind a Laminova, but bit hard to justify for a road truck.

J pipes will work, but nowhere near as well as a decent manifold. Turbos feed off exhaust heat and pulses, the extra un-necessary length damps out the pulses and radiates away the heat.

To cope with manifold expansion Isuzu have the holes further from the centre getting bigger and bigger, the manifold slides on the gaskets as it expands and contracts. Big problem is people over-torquing the manifold bolts/nuts and not letting it move.

GQTROL wrote:

darinz wrote:

GQTROL wrote:I only ever use the Nissan stainless gaskets and replace them each time the manifold has to come off for whatever reason. No pics on hand, but it was built by Kerry H at Topgear Auto Tech in 2004 from memory. It will be coming off again when I replace my motor and gearbox in the near future. Got a I/C being built at the moment to help make the new motor last.

Are you getting a Laminova one built?

Nah, just a normal top-mount water to air with some plenum mods. Wouldn't mind a Laminova, but bit hard to justify for a road truck.

We are doing the same for a truck I help with. Custom plenum but a big front mount as it is not a comp truck either. I'd be interested to see what you are planning woth the plenum to see if it is similar to what we are doing?

darinz wrote:

GQTROL wrote:Nah, just a normal top-mount water to air with some plenum mods. Wouldn't mind a Laminova, but bit hard to justify for a road truck.

We are doing the same for a truck I help with. Custom plenum but a big front mount as it is not a comp truck either. I'd be interested to see what you are planning woth the plenum to see if it is similar to what we are doing?

You would have seen the top-mount water to air setup that Heath Lawson had on his GU comp truck? Similar to that but done for a bit less dough, but hopefully as much go.

there is a kit on trademe at the mo

worth looking at

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =248614952

what you think?

tui_man2 wrote:there is a kit on trademe at the mo

worth looking at

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =248614952

what you think?

Looks average to me. Next time wipe off the excess gasket goo instead to puddling it around with your fingers.

tui_man2 wrote:
what you think?

i think that you are missing your right hand side battery tie down clamp.

haha sorry guys may bad.

how do you think is a ticking time bomb?
thouught it was worth ago.

like some feed back tho.
i done my orignal truck witch is the one in the phot 2years ago an its running 15psi up to 20psi an has never missed a beat an have yet to fing a turboed 4.2 to beat in

an name is abe 22 from nelson

he didnt want me to do anything but the nessary for the turbo eg battery clamp etc

I've seen these http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Nissan/Accessories/auction-250877535.htm in the flesh (so to speak) and they are very tidy.

still no pics tuiman?

flyingbrick wrote:still no pics tuiman?

send emails to the two adresses on tuesday i was awaiting your reply??

recieved nothing

nathans.e.mail@gmail.com

neither have i. im keen to see pics of your standard turbo manifolds..not after tuned headers or anything fancy.

Safari Swb wrote:neither have i. im keen to see pics of your standard turbo manifolds..not after tuned headers or anything fancy.

sorry have been busy to try again, ill get satandard photos up for you.

are you able to get into or a mate that works at a enginnering shop??

Its obvious why he is called tui_man

I'll send you pics of my manifolds

Flick me a PM tui_man I'm interested in buying some stuff from you.