RE: OK, so let us know . . .

[Gary Kaklikian <Gary.Kaklikian@digital.com>]

Thanks much Gary. I'm going to weld/plane the manifold on the 10v turbo
going into my 4000q and add the support bracket. I'll take a chance on the
$70, since $800 seems outrageous given my budget for this project. I've also
heard various opinions on whether or not the 2-piece really improves flow
noticeably.

Thanks again,
Gary Kaklikian 


-----Original Message-----
From: Lewis, Gary M [mailto:Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 10:25 AM
To: 'quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk'; Gary Kaklikian
Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject: RE: OK, so let us know . . .


Gary said;

> Maybe I just missing something, but does it appear that the support
> bracket
> will work with the oem 1-piece manifold?
> 
It will _fit_.  I don't know if it will _work_.  In other words, I'm not
sure it will stop stud breakage or mainfold cracks and warping on the
1-piece EM.  If you are removing your manifold to resurface and reweld, I'd
say it may be a nice addition.  It seems that repaired manifolds will
recrack but generally not rewarp (or warp as bad as the original).  I
suggest doing it _after_ EM repairs.  

If you have a virgin manifold, i.e, never been removed, adding this piece
may not improve your chances of failure.
My .02

Gary Lewis 
88 5kcstq 1.8 bar 110km Pearl w/Fuchs, K24 turbo, 2-piece EM
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P.S.  Phil, do I have to give the p/n again??   :-)