adi2009 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I ve installed a custom T61 single turbo setup on my supra using an XSpower manifold. I ve been running it for a couple of weeks now with no problem but have just taken it off to add support braces. Is it acceptable to weld a support bracket on the manifold which has been used and been through several heat cycles??? and any suggestions on where I could weld the support braces would be great. Thanks in advance Adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 If you're worried about the heat distorting the metal, then could be best to get it skimmed. But i think the couple of heat cycles helps the metal 'settle down' as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I ve installed a custom T61 single turbo setup on my supra using an XSpower manifold. I ve been running it for a couple of weeks now with no problem but have just taken it off to add support braces. Is it acceptable to weld a support bracket on the manifold which has been used and been through several heat cycles??? and any suggestions on where I could weld the support braces would be great. Thanks in advance Adi check check and double check while you have the manifold off that there are no weld snots anywhere on the inside of these manifolds as they have caused many a turbo fin to disintegrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Or while its off get arnouts manifold or a full race one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Have it tig welded then you will have no spatter and a neat looking weld, you will need to find out what grade stainless the manifold is and ideally use the same grade for your braces aswell as the correct rods. I cant see you having trouble with it distorting unless your plowing loads of heat into it mainly welding the flanges will cause them to distort. I would have thought after a few runs in the car after will releave any stresses in the metal aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 check check and double check while you have the manifold off that there are no weld snots anywhere on the inside of these manifolds as they have caused many a turbo fin to disintegrate whoa there fella i dont use xspower but care to give some examples of the "many" turbo disintegrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 You should support the turbo and wastegate, separately, using rod ends, not brace the manifold itself. Good luck with XS power ones, you'll need it, I am sorry to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi2009 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 You should support the turbo and wastegate, separately, using rod ends, not brace the manifold itself. Good luck with XS power ones, you'll need it, I am sorry to say Hi Chris, thanks. Would you by any chance have some pictures of installations where the turbo is supported in the way you mentioned??? Thanks Adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ftp://ftp.chriswilson.tv/F1_turbo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajazyasin Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 brace the flange of the turbo onto the flange for the head. those CW images dont work for our setups at all. They do it like that because of the way the turbo is suspended. ebay manifolds are fine with some common sense precautions. Clean em up proper and brace them with some good ol' roundbar: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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