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INASNT, Evan of PSI Fabrication will make a tuned length manifold from steam pipe for $1200. His stuff is a work of art, and he has a very good reputation here in Adelaide for high quality work. That is with a T3 flange, he can make adaptors to GT25 too if needed. Alot of his work has been featured in HPI and Zoom, the only downside is he can take a while.

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INASNT, Evan of PSI Fabrication will make a tuned length manifold from steam pipe for $1200.  His stuff is a work of art, and he has a very good reputation here in Adelaide for high quality work.  That is with a T3 flange, he can make adaptors to GT25 too if needed.  Alot of his work has been featured in HPI and Zoom, the only downside is he can take a while.

kool, found guy in melbourne who will do it for around $1400 in steam pipes. I will get the comp cover polished and a polished heat shield for the turbine side 2!!

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I still think a 38mm wastegate is too small for such a large turbo that's rated at 600hp. I think it would be equivalent to the HKS GT3240, as I believe that is rated at 600hp too? And I'm sure the kit for that turbo comes with the 50mm HKS wastegate, at least. The smallest HKS wastegate is 40mm.

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My thoughts are the biggest problem with that manifold is hot spots that may increase the chance of warping the manifold. (Can you tell i have just warped my factory exhaust manifold)

I would tend to agree with you, and may have even thought that a 38mm wastegate is a little small, but the people that screw theses kits together have more experience with turbos then me, and would understand that the setup is a compromise based on cost.

Thats not to say that it will all end in tears, it MAY mean the turbo/engine performance isnt being maximised.

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Originally posted by Lepperfish

HEy guys, just rang cgc and got quoted $3855.00 for garrett 3540 turbo with manifold to suit (rb25) and tial 38mm Gate.

Anyone know off anyone using this setup on an rb25 ?

Any constructive commment appreciated, thanks guys. :uh-huh:

ive got this set up on my car. actually got a gt3540r the twin ball bearing one with 42mm gate. its made over 500rwhp with a rb30. i will let you know friday what i wil be making as thats when it goes onto the dyno

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