harleyhv Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 OkJust saw this post in ebay: GARRETT T3 Manifold for 499 $/CDN (or around 380 USD these days)http://cgi.ebay.ca/GARRETT-Volvo-C30-T5-TURBO-MANIFOLD-T3-T4-FLANGE-EX-WG_W0QQitemZ160294433710QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33630QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"If you are doing a turbo upgrade project on the older (Pre-2005) 5 cylinder turbo models, you might be presented with option to use an OE S60R manifold as an "upgrade". We have found that the stock S60R manifold, along with the other original equipment units, has an inherent weakness in the design that severely hinders the engines ability to make power. Take a close look at any of these stock units and you will find that the turbo placement forces the manifold to take a sharp 90 degree turn downwards out of the manifold flange, effective putting a WALL right in front of each of the exhaust ports at every cylinder. On a turbo engine, backpressure is the enemy and having that much backpressure right at the exhaust ports severely sandbags the powerband and it's just bad from the getgo. These engines have a lot of power potential with already (25%) more displacement than the average 4 cylinder engine, it takes much less effort to make the same amount of power as the 4 banger. Once we freed up the exhaust flow out of the head with our manifold design did we see the engine come alive. Boost response was much better and the amount of power per psi of boost was much improved. We also saw very low backpressure numbers as well as EGTs, all of which equate to a more reliable engine. "I know that the Japan "R" manigold is quite appreciated and the Ebay post may not be neutral....I was wonderig if anyone had some expericence with the Garrett T3.Did a serach on VS and could not find anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbobrick Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 it will work...but the exhaust housing would be on the wrong side as well as your intake..so good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Heck, I'd run an uppipe or run the turbo around the engine and top front mount it. Relocate ECU and hack the strut tower. Makes me want an 850/70 again. The 2300 RPM powerband would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyhv Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 WellI think this one is settled:http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?s...ohann&st=60http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=106992Would definitely be difficult to fit..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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