Top Mount Manifold For Internal Wastegate

[RBnub]

I've done some searching and am finding it difficult to get a "decent" top mount manifold without the external gate setup as I wish to run a hks 2530 or my rb25 neo turbo with highflowed internals. Manifold would be for a rb20det. Any ideas on a good brand that won't see me swearing after 3 months.

[R31Nismoid]

I'm not aware of any that exist.

Why spend 1200-1400 on a manifold when there is next to no gain?

A 2530 is only going to make 230rwkw at the most, which is well within the stock items capability.

If you were talking 260+ then you'd perhaps think about it simply because the TD06 kit comes with one.

[zoidbergmerc]

My custom made high mount manifold only cost me like $1100, but that was with external gate, I'm sure he could have just as easily have done it with out it.

You can always just put a plate over the external gate flange until you get one, mate of mine did that when he was waiting for his new turbo to arrive.

[RBnub]

Yeah I guess the hks 2530 is a little small for 260+kw. Never read much into the td06 but found the kit here http://nozzs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=146 for $1250 which is a bargain if we are talking bang for buck. Saves hassles with finding a new turbo/ manifold/ extended dump pipe/ extended oil line ect. I think it might be my best option. Save a few dollars for cams.

[R31Nismoid]

You do realise that's a copy kit yes? With what looks like a nasty cheap manifold... All i can foresee is disaster with that knock off kit...

The proper Trust kit, that comes with a decent manifold, costs a LOT more than 1200.

[RBnub]

Haha I know but I'm sure there's someone out there who will buy it one day the Greddy kit would be 1200 each part. But I'm thinking it might be worth it. Cheap mods cost more I'n the long run. Trust me I'm forever looking for replacement parts for all the cheap mods on my car from the previous owner. Lol.

[89CAL]

High mount manifold with small turbo = fail

It looks silly and doesn't net any gains. Why not just get a good low mount manifold from 6 Boost. Actually worth the money then