A look at the stock manifolds...

[LMSRick]

I was pretty surprised when I saw these....







Blurry photo... just for size reference



-Rick

 

[cheech]

I couldn't believe it myself. When I put new turbo on I didn't grab a picture but I guess I should of to show the restriction

 

[hawkeye18]

Perhaps it is to maximize velocity to spin the turbos up faster?

 

[zach44102]

Well theres a problem, Im thinking thats maybe why the turbos have pretty much no turbo lag. The velocity of the high back pressure spools the turbo up quicker.

 

[frosho]

I didn't know pressure could have velocity.

 

[nynd]

That looks like a mod just waiting to happen... replace those restricted mani's..

 

[Johnny Langton]

That quarter comparison really puts it into perspective.
JL

 

[zach44102]

I didn't know pressure could have velocity.

squeezing lots of volume into a small space makes pressure, when pressure exits it creates a stream of gas exiting quickly. If you understand me. Either that or im completly wrong.

 

[frosho]

You're on the right track. Just ball-busting for the way you worded it.

 

[hawkeye18]

Besides, the stock computer program limits torque so much beyond 2000rpm that it's not like the manifolds are creating a problem. Now, when you start tuning... then you might want to get something a lil' bigger.

 

[NoSlo]

Perhaps the restriction is not as considerable as the resistance the turbos make. Backpressure, airmass velocity to encourage scavenging, etc. may be design factors. The unequal length and odd shape and exit location are what strike me.

 

[Johnny Langton]

The unequal length and odd shape and exit location are what strike me.

Something most folks forget is that auto manufacturers are limited by packaging space, and tool/assembly clearances to appease the UAW. Many compromises are made to make assembly quicker/easier and for clearances of the particular chassis that the powerplant will be installed in. While enthusiasts could care less about having to take a bit more time to access the parts for maintenance/repairs, the UAW employees are more concerned with assembly speed and ease of assembly.
JL

 

[First-SHO]

I was pretty surprised when I saw these....







Blurry photo... just for size reference



-Rick

So what are we going to do about this Rick?

 

[LMSRick]

So what are we going to do about this Rick?

We're working on some exciting new projects now...

-Rick

 

[wildosvt]

Wow that is a small outlet. I can see the Livernois crew fixing that for the heavy HP guys.

Something most folks forget is that auto manufacturers are limited by packaging space, and tool/assembly clearances to appease the UAW. Many compromises are made to make assembly quicker/easier and for clearances of the particular chassis that the powerplant will be installed in. While enthusiasts could care less about having to take a bit more time to access the parts for maintenance/repairs, the UAW employees are more concerned with assembly speed and ease of assembly.
JL

I can tell that you do not work for Ford nor a UAW member. :wave:

 

[79turboghia]

Something most folks forget is that auto manufacturers are limited by packaging space, and tool/assembly clearances to appease the UAW. Many compromises are made to make assembly quicker/easier and for clearances of the particular chassis that the powerplant will be installed in. While enthusiasts could care less about having to take a bit more time to access the parts for maintenance/repairs, the UAW employees are more concerned with assembly speed and ease of assembly.
JL

Yea they need all the help they can get after smoking a joint at lunch and a couple beers to wash the tar down, lol.

 

[wildosvt]

Yea they need all the help they can get after smoking a joint at lunch and a couple beers to wash the tar down, lol.

Leave the poor UAW-Chrysler guys alone. They are only human afterall. :angelnot: They work for Fiat.
Plus, They got canned as they should have.

I was refering to UAW-Ford. :sun:

 

[Johnny Langton]

I can tell that you do not work for Ford nor a UAW member. :wave:

No, I do not, and I am not.
JL

 

[SHOZ123]

Yea they need all the help they can get after smoking a joint at lunch and a couple beers to wash the tar down, lol.

No them union members are making so much money it's Cocaine and Fine wine.