Manifold Tube Length??, How long can it be? Options

[Sev408]

Ok, I am looking for serious replies only!! I will repeat serious replies only!!!



My plan consists of moving the turbo to the passenger side of the engine. I know, it seems weird, but I would like to come up with some way of creating a V-Mount. Now my question is, if I wrap the manifold tubes around the left of the motor which would come to about 1.5 feet tops (all equal length in the end) would this affect anything? I mean when you stretch out a tubular manifold the tubes are probably right around 9-10 inches, so would a few extra inches kill any "performance" aspecs? Yes this would move my DP around, and all my wiring on that side, but I will deal with it. I would intend on putting the intake side forward, as you would have figured out by now.


Honestly, dont reply unless you have an answer. I dont want some horse sh*t answer like dont do that, do it the normal way. If you honestly have no idea as to an answer DONT POST.


Thanks,

Scott

[Dr_Tweak]

You can do what you're saying, but the easiest thing to do is make the manifold so that the four pipes flow into one early on, then run one larger pipe up to your turbo. Obviously you're going to need a good bracket to hold the turbo. It would work just fine and there would probably be only a VERY minor drop in spool time.

But why would you do it?

-Doc

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Feb 12, 2006 - 4:31 AM