I was wondering where to even start looking for a turbo exhaust manifold for my AT 2004 RX8?

 

anywhere .... AT's have the same exhaust as MT's

Greddy is popular and is the cheapest i think

 

http://www.turblown.net/store/index.php?productID=59

 

^ + 1 .... for once

 

Thanks for the info, but was looking more into a LOWER mount

 

Wow

 

 

Whats with the rolling smilly

Is an upper mount better than the lower or what

 

the high mount manifolds give you more clearance.

 

Congrats on finally scoring your first win ....


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the rolling smilly is about me and rx8ya on a crusade to teach TeamRX8 of the wrongs he has imposed on others on this forum

 

awww, how cute ....




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I still give credit where it's due tho

 

Lowmount = somewhat faster spool due to less piping, less heat BUT not enough physical space, and oil issues with your turbo

Topmount = BOSS look when you pop your hood, more space (can use bigger turbo), less issues getting oil to and from the turbo BUT drastically Increased heat in engine bay and you take up a lot of room ... for example with a top mount, battery relocation to the trunk is a must; with a low mount, it is not

 

What oil issues ?

 

You're ok by me Stinkypoo ....

 

Oil drainage issues back into your pan when the turbo is too low ... go use the search function and read about different kits man

I always paperbag it when I am getting down man

... you already solve half the trouble for me!

 

Thanks "man", but I'll rely on experience rather than misinformation.

 

Errr, you're both right and wrong.... the issue with oiling was mainly for the Greddy turbo, and it was due to speed of drainage versus the volume of oil going into the turbo.... no matter the mounting location if you drown the CHRA in oil, you'll blow the seals.