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Jus Skott
01-29-2008, 09:05 AM
wondering has anyone used one of em. i came into a space issue that I dont real comfortable w/. nor do I feel its safe to shim the master cyl, causing the drivers side of the motor and then placing a heat shield in. honestly i drive to aggressive to even entertain that thought.
~skott
http://a938.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/126/l_c5c96cef96cad5d238ec0ca94a203539.jpg
t304e down pipe flange and master a lil too cozy. :eek:

Neejay
01-29-2008, 09:24 AM
Is it custom welded?

The pre-welded ones give PLENTY of space.

EDIT:

http://jgsturbo.com/s14man2.jpg

LongGrain
01-29-2008, 09:26 AM
^^^werd

if you weld your own, your supposed to put the flange pretty far forward like they have in their pre-made manifolds.

post #666 :rawk:

veilside180sx
01-29-2008, 10:39 AM
This is a picture of a pre-built manifold, which has plenty of clearance to the master cylinder from the turbine housing.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee281/hotbox240/IMG_0268.jpg

orion::S14
01-29-2008, 05:30 PM
Is you car automatic, or does it have ABS? If so, it will have a thicker-than-the-5-speed-version brake booster.

If not, and it's just a normal 5-speed car..then you have a manifold that someone welded with placement for a smaller turbine, or an on-center housing (is it a T4 turbine?).

- Brian

Jus Skott
01-29-2008, 07:43 PM
sorry everyone. i fail sometimes at making myself clear. the manifold i has was something like an ss auto chrome. hence why i was having the space issue. http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/P6200177.jpg

my Q was in concern w. the JGS manifolds. i was wondering was there any cons to the JGS manifold. when the prior owner "ballinmiami" had this setup. he made 311 whp and 278 tq. in 9 psi. think that this will still allow me to get the same numbers? inquiring before i buy it.
~skott

veilside180sx
01-29-2008, 07:51 PM
That is largely going to be dictated by the size of the turbo, intercooler, intake manifold, amount of timing run. There really are quite a few factors that come into play. It's not just...if I run this manifold...can I make XXX power.

CoasTek240
01-29-2008, 07:55 PM
the JGS mani has less flow than your tubular mani, but miles more clearance.

not to mention, if thats an ssac then you have to worry about it crackin way faster than the JGS.

McRussellPants
01-29-2008, 08:12 PM
I refuse to condone use of JGS since they're obviously selling piles of parts worth 10$ at homedepot/summit/metal supply for 200$ to retards.

Stick with ebay and rough it I dunno.

Nismoknightska-t
01-29-2008, 08:31 PM
im running this jgs manifold on my built ka-t... worked out perfect..

fromxtor
01-29-2008, 09:18 PM
90% of my turbo setup is JGS, frankley it rocks my face off.

Russell: Most exhaust systems are complete rip off also compared to materials + labor. Yet ppl still buy them.

Jus Skott
01-29-2008, 11:29 PM
Stick with ebay and rough it I dunno.

I personelly didnt buy it. Im looking to keep the same setup.
jus change the manifold and DP. tho I havnt decided on running an exhaust. open DP FTW. :bigok:

some of you may have seen this motor when Danny Owned it.
if not here it is.
~skott
http://videos.streetfire.net/category/Dyno+Pulls/0/c329d271-a418-41a0-83e3-987900986833.htm

NI_YON_Zenki
01-30-2008, 12:07 AM
wowzers, russellpants. 56 reps huh?

rough it out A?

I thinks JGS has the best overall option for KA-T development in the gray market yet. and here's why. .. .all IMO.

any preset prebuilt manifolds or log types are very well off in the KA-T lineup, for price and durability for H.O. turbo KA's. ( or those wanting to get there?) But these types are typically displayed by/for disco potatoes (T3/T04E) so when looking at the marginal value, we see JGS up top, based truly on time and efficiency under installation, heat durability, and service convenience.

and skott, I think a heatshield is always a good way to go, or heatwrap the M/C.

veilside180sx
01-30-2008, 12:24 AM
It's one thing to build one for yourself for a one time thing, it's a completely different thing to produce them.

You are welcome to run a business with employee's and undercut their costs, but I wouldn't expect your prices to be much cheaper...for very long anyway.

There is not a huge difference in making an equal length either as far as cost goes, but no one complains about footing the bill for that. The cost/performance ratio of the JGS manifold is very good.

I refuse to condone use of JGS since they're obviously selling piles of parts worth 10$ at homedepot/summit/metal supply for 200$ to retards.

Stick with ebay and rough it I dunno.

kandyflip445
01-30-2008, 12:29 AM
sorry everyone. i fail sometimes at making myself clear. the manifold i has was something like an ss auto chrome. hence why i was having the space issue. http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/P6200177.jpg

my Q was in concern w. the JGS manifolds. i was wondering was there any cons to the JGS manifold. when the prior owner "ballinmiami" had this setup. he made 311 whp and 278 tq. in 9 psi. think that this will still allow me to get the same numbers? inquiring before i buy it.
~skott

Those DP welds look like shit. lol

JGS FTW.

sillyvia13
01-30-2008, 12:34 AM
Those DP welds look like shit. lol

JGS FTW.

valve cover looks good tho;
lol...
I have ajgs fo sale son/

dj_hype
01-30-2008, 12:35 AM
i have the JGS manifold on my 240. installation was a breeze compared to the problems i had when i was running the SSAC manifold. plus, the ssac manifold cracked after 2 events and put my DP like 1/4in away from the MC. JGS moved my turbo way forward and only thing i had to do was reverse the power steering bracket and massage it a little to put the PS reservoir where i wanted it (well that, and a new DP).

JGS ftw. great placement, easy to work on/with, and very strong.

NI_YON_Zenki
01-30-2008, 12:50 AM
i have the JGS manifold on my 240. installation was a breeze compared to the problems i had when i was running the SSAC manifold. plus, the ssac manifold cracked after 2 events and put my DP like 1/4in away from the MC. JGS moved my turbo way forward and only thing i had to do was reverse the power steering bracket and massage it a little to put the PS reservoir where i wanted it (well that, and a new DP).

JGS ftw. great placement, easy to work on/with, and very strong.

Thats a bad ass R33 front fascia you've got there, what type is that bumper?

hustlervibes
01-30-2008, 01:01 AM
Thats a bad ass R33 front fascia you've got there, what type is that bumper?

Wow, someone actually used the word fascia...

idriveattz32
01-30-2008, 07:36 AM
Not that I own one, but Im in the process of buying a particular car that uses the JGS manifold and if it were to come exactly as it is but with a SSAC manifold I probably would not have bought it.

The JGS log mani is a proven and reliable design, hence the reason most OEMs use a cast log mani for spool response and longevity. For the majority of people on here with hp goals less than 500, its a stout choice and great purchase for the money.

Neejay
01-30-2008, 07:41 AM
Yeah, I haven't seen anyone posting anything wrong with JGS with the exception of custom welded flanged JGS manifold.

A cast iron manifold is probably the last manifold you'd ever need, and you wouldn't have to worry about reliability.

I think I might go with JGS on my KA-T if I go T3 instead of T28.

1five10
01-30-2008, 08:04 AM
I'm running a JGS with a 2871R in a 73 510 and love it. No problems whatsoever..[IMG]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/1five10/JCCS2006033.jpg[IMG]

beetlejuice
01-30-2008, 01:22 PM
I think McRusselPants has JGS confused with JGY Customs...hence why he made such strongly worded comments.

JGY Customs has a horrible reputation in the 240sx community.

JGS has a very good reputation in the 240sx/KA-T community.

I own a JGS manifold.

It's good stuff.

Neejay
01-30-2008, 01:25 PM
I think McRusselPants has JGS confused with JGY Customs...hence why he made such strongly worded comments.

JGY Customs has a horrible reputation in the 240sx community.

JGS has a very good reputation in the 240sx/KA-T community.

I own a JGS manifold.

It's good stuff.

yeah, that was my point. I've never heard anything negative about them.

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 05:05 PM
wowzers, russellpants. 56 reps huh?

rough it out A?

I thinks JGS has the best overall option for KA-T development in the gray market yet. and here's why. .. .all IMO.

any preset prebuilt manifolds or log types are very well off in the KA-T lineup, for price and durability for H.O. turbo KA's. ( or those wanting to get there?) But these types are typically displayed by/for disco potatoes (T3/T04E) so when looking at the marginal value, we see JGS up top, based truly on time and efficiency under installation, heat durability, and service convenience.

and skott, I think a heatshield is always a good way to go, or heatwrap the M/C.
was thinking about wrapping the DP and the MC. IMO shoukdnt have the shield it after all that. you know

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 05:07 PM
Those DP welds look like shit. lol

JGS FTW.
cant agree more. tho I cant say much i dont weld nor do u know who welded it. jus cant wait till i can get er on the road again. :2f2f:

dj_hype
01-30-2008, 07:19 PM
Thats a bad ass R33 front fascia you've got there, what type is that bumper?

Not sure what bumper it is. It came off the boat with it. Someone in the UK has the same one. I think its a factory option or a knock off because it says Skyline on the front of it.

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 07:26 PM
Not sure what bumper it is. It came off the boat with it. Someone in the UK has the same one. I think its a factory option or a knock off because it says Skyline on the front of it.

not to stray from topic but more pics yo. :coolugh:

dj_hype
01-30-2008, 07:43 PM
as requested:
http://djhype.hyper-productions.net/pics/skyline-new/DSC_0002.jpg
http://djhype.hyper-productions.net/pics/skyline-new/DSC_0003.jpg
http://djhype.hyper-productions.net/pics/skyline-new/DSC_0005.jpg
http://djhype.hyper-productions.net/pics/skyline-new/DSC_0007.jpg
http://djhype.hyper-productions.net/pics/skyline-new/DSC_0010.jpg

If someone would buy my S14, I could do the upgrades I want (since I'm only allowed one project at a time). Meh.

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 08:05 PM
^^^^ sex

if i was only ballen out of control

veilside180sx
01-30-2008, 08:18 PM
I'm running a JGS with a 2871R in a 73 510 and love it. No problems whatsoever..[IMG]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/1five10/JCCS2006033.jpg[IMG]

Side note...can you PM me better pics of your setup...it's gorgeous

dj_hype
01-30-2008, 08:44 PM
^^^^ sex

if i was only ballen out of control

thanks man. big plans as soon as i get off my ass and stop :jerkit:

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 09:27 PM
thanks man. big plans as soon as i get off my ass and stop :jerkit:


np homie. i have the time just not all the cash to make my shit a stunna. so i still spend a lot of time. :jerkit: lol

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 09:29 PM
Side note...can you PM me better pics of your setup...it's gorgeous
have to agree i jus dont like admitting to it. :lol:
~skott

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 09:34 PM
Is you car automatic, or does it have ABS? If so, it will have a thicker-than-the-5-speed-version brake booster.

If not, and it's just a normal 5-speed car..then you have a manifold that someone welded with placement for a smaller turbine, or an on-center housing (is it a T4 turbine?).

- Brian

stock 5 speed. no abs.
smaller?
why would i want to do that?

Jus Skott
01-30-2008, 09:44 PM
valve cover looks good tho;
lol...

thanks i cant take credit for it but it looks good all over for the most part.
bling on the inside and ehhh in the out is the way i roll.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/P6200174.jpg
~skott

fromxtor
01-30-2008, 11:27 PM
Yeah, I haven't seen anyone posting anything wrong with JGS with the exception of custom welded flanged JGS manifold.

A cast iron manifold is probably the last manifold you'd ever need, and you wouldn't have to worry about reliability.

I think I might go with JGS on my KA-T if I go T3 instead of T28.

Why not Nee, a buddy of mine just bought a JGS mani and DP for his KADE and cut off the t3 flange, welded on a T2 flange, welded on a new DP flange and is now running a GT30.

I think McRusselPants has JGS confused with JGY Customs...hence why he made such strongly worded comments.

JGY Customs has a horrible reputation in the 240sx community.

JGS has a very good reputation in the 240sx/KA-T community.

I own a JGS manifold.

It's good stuff.

^^ Actually he did mean JGS, due to the fact that the JGS mani is made out out parts you COULD get for cheaper but the price of the flanges and getting it welded up would exceed the price of the pre-made JGS mani.

http://i17.tinypic.com/851m4xj.jpg
http://i19.tinypic.com/7xwt2ch.jpg

Jus Skott
01-31-2008, 07:54 AM
^^^ I d be a bit worried about that rubber elbow off the T. the one i had looked to be beat up a bit. over all looking Mr Clean like.
~skott

NI_YON_Zenki
01-31-2008, 05:20 PM
I'm running a JGS with a 2871R in a 73 510 and love it. No problems whatsoever..[IMG]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r224/1five10/JCCS2006033.jpg[IMG]

This is Kudos for sure, I caught you out at the classic show event '07, very nice setup, way over the 510 lime green SR!

NI_YON_Zenki
01-31-2008, 05:24 PM
Not sure what bumper it is. It came off the boat with it. Someone in the UK has the same one. I think its a factory option or a knock off because it says Skyline on the front of it.


I caught that just before I jumped off. I gathered it was an international option. very aggressive presence, some target side skirts and proper fender flaring with a 10/ 11 width wheel setup.

projekt_s13
01-31-2008, 05:39 PM
Wow, someone actually used the word fascia...

I had to google that word,


Fascia (făsh'ē-ə), pl. fas·ci·ae (făsh'ē-ē), adj. fascial (făsh'ē-əl) (from latin: a band) is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body. It interpenetrates and surrounds muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood vessels and other structures. Fascia is an uninterrupted, three-dimensional web of tissue that extends from head to toe, from front to back, from interior to exterior. It is responsible for maintaining structural integrity; for providing support and protection; and acts as a shock absorber. Fascia has an essential role in hemodynamic and biochemical processes, and provides the matrix that allows for intercellular communication. Fascia functions as the body's first line of defense against pathogenic agents and infections. After injury, it is the fascia that creates an environment for tissue repair. [1]

McRussellPants
01-31-2008, 07:32 PM
I think McRusselPants has JGS confused with JGY Customs...hence why he made such strongly worded comments.

JGY Customs has a horrible reputation in the 240sx community.

JGS has a very good reputation in the 240sx/KA-T community.

I own a JGS manifold.

It's good stuff.

oh, werd?

yeah that was it. JGY is total dicks.

oh well, I got this pile of lulz in the rep from this thread so still a good post.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5247/roosterpopxr0.jpg

Jus Skott
02-01-2008, 02:14 AM
oh, werd?

yeah that was it. JGY is total dicks.

oh well, I got this pile of lulz in the rep from this thread so still a good post.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5247/roosterpopxr0.jpg

you can thank me for some of that rep yo. :bow:

actuallu repped a few ppl in this thread
~skott

Jus Skott
04-27-2008, 07:46 PM
welp got int in the mail a few months ago. had to wait for nice weather and a day off. got a good bit or work done. Not the most resent pics but you get the idea. "started w/ the shit weld pics to now.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/P6200177.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/noname1.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/noname1-2.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/T3T4wJGSLogManiDownPipeandDump.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/DownPipeandDump.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/t3t4wjgslogmani.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/SkottsKA-TS13fewthingsstillneede-1.jpg
before you ask yes that is red stripe.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q14/S_Bakanovic/240%20parts%20pics/S13%20KA-T/SkottsKA-TS13.jpg

I should be turning key my next day off. just need to go thru and dbl check everything. as well dbl check the pick up wire for the MSD 6a box. believe its the yellow green from the ignitor. ~skott

Niterdr
06-11-2008, 07:06 PM
hey i need to replace a couple of gaskets for the turbo, and since its gonna be a pain in the ass i need to take off the JGS manifold as well. its the stage 2 manifold. does it matter what kind of gasket i get? more precisely im asking what to use as far as fitment goes. thanks!

Niterdr
06-11-2008, 10:47 PM
nevermind, found my answer.