Re: Turbo Updates - exh manifolds

[ptimmerm@mashtun.jpl.nasa.gov]

>  I've got the OEM-replacement 2-piece exh manifold that
>  is getting the port-match and gas-flow treatment and
>  perhaps EH if deemed appropriate by my engine builder.
>  This piece(s) really looks to be the balls and should
>  cure the cracking problem we all know too much about.
>  I got all the HW from Carlsen for just over $600 US. I'll
>  report back with flow-test results and if we do the EH or
>  not, as well as final results when the KuQEFH goes in.
>  (Killer ur-Quattro Engine From Hell)
>
>  -glen

I was told by somebody that the trick mod was to go to a 87 5KTQ
manifold, which was muchly improved over the original TQC manifold.
Is this two piece unit from Carlsen the same piece?  I was think'n
of goin to Shokan and saving a few $$, bad idea for such a part?
Look forward to your hearing your results.

paul t-