Garrett Medium Frame Gtx Turbos

[scotty nm35]

I have definitely thought about it, as you said Trent its only for taking off but I have been told the input shaft probably wouldn't handle it for long. The auto shifts gears fine with the lockup clutch manually engaged so it would work well.

[NissTrust]

Yeah i got mine a few months ago and i payed less than that delivered, i'd imagine its supply and demand working at the moment, the Ebay seller obviously knows there is a shortage out there.

I needed a v-band setup because of my rotated/twist mount on the EJ engine.

Manifold and fabrication courtesy of Racetec performance in Victoria http://www.racetecperformance.com/

Edited July 6, 2011 by NissTrust

[GTScotT]

I would recommend some heat wrap to prolong the CV boots life at the minimum.. I would want to think about something more serious heat wise if you are planning on doing some serious driving (more than a weekend project etc). Personally I would have opted for a skyward gate, yet am not sure of your constraints up top.

Very nice however!

[NissTrust]

thanks, Yes already done, with proper heat shields, turbo beanie etc etc, that area looks like a tin can now

Edited July 8, 2011 by NissTrust

[STATUS]

does that actually work trent? ive always wondered

Like a boss, seen a few go 8's

[BMYHOE]

let us know how you go with fitment on a 6boost manifold. i have the same housing but to suit a gt30 on a hks cast manifold and fitment is mission impossible in every regard. for example the edge of the t4 flange sits so close to the comp housing that i've had to leave one of the comp housing bolts out as it fouls. have fun with the lines....

i trial fitted my manifold/turbo setup the other night.

and you are RIGHT! it is a **milkshake** to fit.

here are some pics of the bolts that look impossible to do up unless we grint some of the exhaust housing....

what your thoughts guys?

[Simon-S14]

Like a boss, seen a few go 8's

ive forgotten what an 8 looks like with lack of drags in SA

[ido09s]

What exhaust housing is that you are using?

That looks so dodgy and is never going to be able to bolted up properly without some crafty ingenuity

[BMYHOE]

What exhaust housing is that you are using?

That looks so dodgy and is never going to be able to bolted up properly without some crafty ingenuity

its an ATP 1.06 divided rear housing and a 6boost divided manifold.....

$3400 later and the shit dont even fit..

[SimonR32]

I can't see why people keep buying ATP housings... They all appear to be shit!

[ido09s]

Is ATP some sort of budget brand or something?

Clearly all they are good for is a paper weight. Honestly, i wouldnt have even bothered trial fitting that as its clear as day that its never going to work properly. Surely ATP could see that

I would send it back with the pics you have above and demand my money back. Go get a housing made by someone who knows what they are doing

I just found the ATP website.... seems they love their EVO's and Subapoo's

Edited July 13, 2011 by ido09s

[BMYHOE]

well i rang kyle from 6 boost and he said he has sold around 15 of these set ups (not fitted any)

so not sure what other people have done.

ATP is not a budget exhaust housing if anything it cost more then the genuine garrett one,

Edited July 13, 2011 by BMYHOE

[NYTSKY]

Looks like the holes on the flange were drilled way to close. Then again it bolts to the manifold.

From memory dont Garrett housings have notches where the nuts clamp down?

[STATUS]

atp needs to send someone to china to sort that shit out

[BMYHOE]

Looks like the holes on the flange were drilled way to close. Then again it bolts to the manifold.

From memory dont Garrett housings have notches where the nuts clamp down?

i think they do mate ill see if i got a pic of my old one..

[Rolls]

So what made you chose the ATP housing?

[BMYHOE]

So what made you chose the ATP housing?

i wanted a true divided manifold & exhaust housing set up. which is ment to bring boost on earlier (blah blah blah)

anyways my uncle is coming over on the weekend to have a look and see what options we have with the housing.

[ido09s]

well i rang kyle from 6 boost and he said he has sold around 15 of these set ups (not fitted any)

so not sure what other people have done.

ATP is not a budget exhaust housing if anything it cost more then the genuine garrett one,

Kyle does some awesome work but every now and then i think he loses the plot and just tries to hard to help you out, which unfortunately ends up back firing.

A few years back we ordered an RB26 manifold to suit an R33 GTR. We made the unfortunate mistake of telling him that it was going into an S14 and he sent us something that he thought would suit the conversion. Turned out the turbo hit the bonnet as the turbo was way to far forward and it would also force us to have a custom dump pipe made. He then wanted pics and things to try and rectify it which we werent interested in, we just wanted an R33 manifold as we knew they worked. We could also use a stock GTR dump pipe to suit the turbo when the turbo was in the standard position as it fits quite easily when doing an RB26 S14 conversion

We ended up getting it sorted but it took some convincing to just get him to send us a stock position manifold.

I would send it back to him and ask for a refund. He cant deny you the refund as anyone with half mechanical knowledge would agree thats just not right. Just get the proper Garrett housing.

I have learnt that trying to save a penny here and there just ends up in tears a lot of the time and to do the job with minimal fuss is easier when you spend a bit more cash on the correct matching part, in this case a Garrett housing

Edited July 13, 2011 by ido09s

[BMYHOE]

Kyle does some awesome work but every now and then i think he loses the plot and just tries to hard to help you out, which unfortunately ends up back firing.

A few years back we ordered an RB26 manifold to suit an R33 GTR. We made the unfortunate mistake of telling him that it was going into an S14 and he sent us something that he thought would suit the conversion. Turned out the turbo hit the bonnet as the turbo was way to far forward and it would also force us to have a custom dump pipe made. He then wanted pics and things to try and rectify it which we werent interested in, we just wanted an R33 manifold as we knew they worked. We could also use a stock GTR dump pipe to suit the turbo when the turbo was in the standard position as it fits quite easily when doing an RB26 S14 conversion

We ended up getting it sorted but it took some convincing to just get him to send us a stock position manifold.

I would send it back to him and ask for a refund. He cant deny you the refund as anyone with half mechanical knowledge would agree thats just not right. Just get the proper Garrett housing.

I have learnt that trying to save a penny here and there just ends up in tears a lot of the time and to do the job with minimal fuss is easier when you spend a bit more cash on the correct matching part, in this case a Garrett housing

mate i understand what your saying, end of the day is i have not saved any cash by going this set up.

the manifold cost me $100 more and i had to wait over 5 weeks for the exhaust housing and pay more then a genuine garrett item.

so what your saying to return the manifold , turbo & housing??

i brought the manifold turbo & exhaust housing of kyle all at once,

[Adriano]

i trial fitted my manifold/turbo setup the other night.

and you are RIGHT! it is a **milkshake** to fit.

here are some pics of the bolts that look impossible to do up unless we grint some of the exhaust housing....

what your thoughts guys?

Looks like there is plenty of room under the manifold, you could drill the manifold threads and fit bolts with nuts on the underside. Still have to spotface the housing for the bolts to sit though.