EM problem

[jogi730]

Went to have new downpipe made to accomodate new manifold (same as Mark H)

[jogi730]

Old setup with RS2 EM

[jogi730]

New mani fitted

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Then put turbo on

[jogi730]

Whooops... oh dear?

[jogi730]

I was told this EM would definitely fit my car. HAve been in touch with supplier who has bent over backwards to do all he can to help. Lovely bit of kit and would recommend him to anyone considering a new EM despite my predicament.
Need to cut into inner wing now. More modding needed than anticipated - isn't that always the way
Cheers
Chris

[Billman]

From where is this manifold and how much did it cost? From what material is it made of?

[jogi730]

From where is this manifold and how much did it cost? From what material is it made of?

EM is made from thich gauge high pressure pipe (mild steel) as this apparently is more up to high output applications than SS. It was bought from a guy in Finland and cost 780 ( +20 Euros to have Exhaust gas measuring nut welded in) Euros including shipping.
Cheers
CHris

[Jamo]

Whats happened to your old RS2 EM? :mischeif:

[jogi730]

RS2 EM is spoken for at the moment, although things might change as it has been adapted for Garrett turbo with internal wastegate. Gave it good looking over when came off the car and it does look to be in very good condition with no lacalised heating and no signs of cracks apparent.
If things change will let you know.
Cheers
Chris

[gavs20v]

spoken for as in im having it

[Audi Parts Guru]

Need to cut into inner wing now. More modding needed than anticipated - isn't that always the way

I personally wouldn't fit a manifold like this to my car if it required modding like this. Also, it doesn't look that well designed as the runners look to be quite long and subsequently this means that the turbo is a fair distance from the head resulting in possible fatigue due to the weight of the turbo and also of the fact that It's made of mild steel

[4WheelDrifter]

I've seen a manifold like this in the flesh, I'd say it's a hefty piece of kit. Almost like a cast iron pipe with good wall thickness. I think the runners as short as they can be, whilst providing a good flow, and look almost equal length. Like most EMs there's normally a compromise somewhere. Also the collector is beautiful.

[audiman]

mild is loads better than SS when used in the correct way. BTDT. As long as the turbo is supported then it will be fine. The only other way is to use expensive 321 SS, this is what jeffer has used.

Manifold looks great, i cant se any problems with the design apart from the inner wing bit, but hey thats tuning!! No pain, no gain IMO

[Dutch_RsBlueS2]

Yep, the 321 SS will last

This manifold looks good though, i personally like the 321 SS better. But he thats just cos i`m using it myself to.

But would like to know how this if performing. And what kind of thermal coating is on the outside?
Is it sand, or glassblasted?

Cheers,

Cees