Need help installing aftermarket manifold on redtop sr20det with a t28

[grnappletree14]

i recently bought a t28 and a xs power manifold, but when i go to put on the manifold it doesn't go on all the way. by that i mean where the stock oil catch can used to be, where u bolt the screw in, that gets in the way i cant push it in no more , does any1 know of anything i can do. i thought about sanding it (shaving) down, so maybe it can fit, but i am scared i might mess up the head. has any one done this before i don't need that spot no more because i got an aftermarket oil catch can. if anyone installed an aftermarket manifold and had this problem please lmk. i have pics that i will post up.

hitting

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o142/grnappletree69/stuff%20to%20sell/100_0738.jpg
different angle
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o142/grnappletree69/stuff%20to%20sell/100_0739.jpg
drifferent angle
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o142/grnappletree69/stuff%20to%20sell/100_0737.jpg
how much space i need
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o142/grnappletree69/stuff%20to%20sell/100_0740.jpg

[kuramaya]

Post pics....take out the stock catch can, the IACV or whatever that thing is called, all the recirc stuff, the EGR piece in the Elbo can go away as well...I still dont know really know what your talking about though

[JDMClifford]

shave its ass. not to much just enough. and then you can just sue one bolt, and are you using a top mount? but pics would deff help.

[grnappletree14]

i just added pics so if any1 can take a look

[Flybert]

You cut off that protrusion on the head. Common problem with aftermarket manifolds.

[Slidin240Wayz]

You cut off that protrusion on the head. Common problem with aftermarket manifolds.


Not that I look especifically for this, but this seems more like an SS issue compared the MR.

That' really blows that you have to do that to your head...that is life. Dremel away.

Carlos

[Silverbullet]

why even bother with the tubular manifold? OEM wont break and will have better throttle response. For the amount of power a T28 can push, your not sacrificing a whole lot by using the OEM manifold.

[steve shadows]

^ this is pretty ture in the case of small t25 turbines ^

*in the pics*

if you look closly it doesnt even look like the mani is bolted down all the way.

I can see your exaust ports on your head...

what gives?

maybe it will clear when properly seated.

[SlowCoupe]

^ this is pretty ture in the case of small t25 turbines ^

*in the pics*

if you look closly it doesnt even look like the mani is bolted down all the way.

I can see your exaust ports on your head...

what gives?

maybe it will clear when properly seated.

he can't bolt it down b/c the manifold is touching the head.

grind the head down. :bow:

[projectRDM]

The SSAs all do that, any kind of search would have yielded that information. Grind it down, it's just a chunk of aluminum.

[grnappletree14]

thanks guys for all the info and help, i dont have a stock manifold right now, that the only thing i got, so im just prob going to sand it down, and use it for mean while. and if i like ill keep it. does any1 have a stock manifold or any different type that works, lmk thanks

[Silverbullet]

find a stock one. they are cheap. They also work better. lol.

[DJ_Sunrise]

Im sure someone on the forums has one cheap.. If not I'll be able to get my stock one back in a few weeks and you can have it if you cover shipping.

-Bart

[florante rea]

ask thatguy. he's a good help to us. really ask him. putang ina mo thatguy!!!!!!!!!

[grnappletree14]

Im sure someone on the forums has one cheap.. If not I'll be able to get my stock one back in a few weeks and you can have it if you cover shipping.

-Bart

yea sounds good let me know when u get it. thanks alot really appreicate, +1 for u

[chaS13hatch]

throw that garbage away i just went througha world of hell because the previous owner having that manifold on my motor...