Originally Posted By: snowman4839
I'm just curious as to why the headers would give better performance with the turbo setup. I mean isn't the 2.5" manifold the same thing I would do with the headers but already one piece? I mean if I got headers, all I would do is just run pipes together and make a flange off of them... So how would it be any different?


Snowman,
since you are still normally aspirated, that is how I am speaking to you about modding your engine now,normally aspirated.

You can make decent power w/a stock 2.5" truck manifold for your turbo set-up.
You would make more power w/a SPA manifold or a tubular turbo manifold,all of which will cost more $$$.

Since I am still thinking you are on somewhat of a budget minded turbo build I am suggesting low dollar build parts.
To make the turbo mount more straight bolt on, I would suggest a SPA turbo manifold, but will cost you , as an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Spa-Turbo...sQ5fAccessories

So I must have thought you are talking about normally aspirated parts, that's why I answered the way I did.

I have said it before, you can make a lot of power w/a log type turbo manifold,you will make more all out power w/a equal length tubular turbo exhaust manifold

It all depends on how much money you want to spend & how fast do you want to go?

MBHD

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