[101Duck]

Hey guys.

Taking EOI orders for some RHD ST manifolds.

These are 100% australian made and fabricated in house in my new workshop in brisbane.

I have had the flanges CNC cut myself locally and CNC cut flange plates for turbo also. So they are the best quality item I can put out.

The downside is, they are very time consuming to make and I don't really make them full time as my talents are better suited on the dyno when it comes to paying the bills, but it's been too long and noone has made an off the shelf manifold to suit N54 RHD.

Basically if you want one just comment here or PM my business page on facebook (which isn't really setup yet, busy doing actual work haha)
www.facebook.com/simplytuningqld

Anyway, the manifolds come in at $1600aud inc gst +shipping

They are to suit with T4 split or T3 turbos. And with the new design and jig I have created large frame turbos (gt4088+) fit without major clearance issues, no bonnet issues and plenty of room for dump pipe. (My car runs 4" now with a GTX42 charger)

I've also made custom steering shafts to help with difficult to fit dump pipes as I am aware how tricky that can be. These are exchange basis as I don't have enough spare core shafts to sell them out. $220aud inc gst +shipping for these. they aren't needed, but sure do help!

Here are some pics. I am also in the process of doing billet block hardware locally for the water outlet and turbo lines. these should be available relatively soon.

I have not developed a bolt on kit as yet, the fabrication time to make everything and then try jig it all is quite annoying. So although I am taking on drive in drive out single turbo conversions as basic or hardcore as you like. I don't think I can make a kit that will suit off the shelf as it would take too long. (unless there is a massive demand I guess)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5dqrn42er...Rrb4lDI9a?dl=0

[Josh_G]

would you ship to the UK?

im not ready to think about this yet, but good to know you could when ready

[101Duck]

Originally Posted by Josh_G

would you ship to the UK?

im not ready to think about this yet, but good to know you could when ready

Yes of course

[DR-JEKL]

Great to hear Duck! That's a great price also RB wanted something like $300 for the flanges alone...

what material are the manifolds made from, are you purging them?

Will be good to see some more RHD ST's down under

[vtl]

Great price!

If this has no issues with clearance to the strut tower or the bonnet closing then this is a winner. Is the turbo tilted more downwards? With Socket's build even the EFR 7670's compressor housing is very bulky and prevents the bonnet from closing properly (even with the bonnet supports cut out). Would have been awesome to have this revised manifold!

Its priced very reasonably and I think this manifold would be a great option for people who just want to get rid of their rattling twins.

Responsive Borgwarner EFR turbo + this manifold setup would also be great for people who just want something more powerful with a good powerband, and with a manifold at this price point it'll be much easier to convince people that single is much better option than going upgraded twins (much more reliable too).

[BM335M]

With all these ST builds how do you guys handle the heat, is the blanket sufficient enough to hold heat and parts/panels from melting?
Also isn't turbo lag an issue with the big ST's, i love the response from the twins and torque available from low rpm and would hate to drive a car with no power below 3-4k..

[vtl]

Originally Posted by BM335M

With all these ST builds how do you guys handle the heat, is the blanket sufficient enough to hold heat and parts/panels from melting?
Also isn't turbo lag an issue with the big ST's, i love the response from the twins and torque available from low rpm and would hate to drive a car with no power below 3-4k..

The stock TD03 twins in an N54 are ancient technology and on a stage 2+ tune they aren't really THAT responsive to spool to 18psi imo.

If you pick an appropriately sized turbo aimed towards 400-600hp it'll be plenty responsive. The difference will be that these are the latest generation of ball bearing turbos and not ancient TD03 twins.

Main issue with a top mount would be heat, you'd want to ceramic coat the hot parts and use lots of heat shielding on all the wiring and plastic parts. Luckily the heat generated from a single turbo will be less than the tiny twins as it'll be moving more air at lower shaft speeds.

[MJ80.]

With this new manifold option what would the rough cost be to get a ST around the 500-600whp mark ? I know it all depends on the turbo used ect but how much difference is this going to make price wise for those guys who are stuck between rolling the dice with twins or going single ?

[101Duck]

Originally Posted by BM335M

With all these ST builds how do you guys handle the heat, is the blanket sufficient enough to hold heat and parts/panels from melting?
Also isn't turbo lag an issue with the big ST's, i love the response from the twins and torque available from low rpm and would hate to drive a car with no power below 3-4k..

It's all about picking the right turbo for your application. Don't over turbo your car and it wont be lazy. Find your power goal and pick a turbo accordingly. The heat generated is kind of a mute point once you put on a beanie and some heat wrap. I never ceramic coated any of my old setup and it didn't melt a thing, and I'm certain I generated more heat with my constant power skids than anyone else would have.

Originally Posted by MJ80.

With this new manifold option what would the rough cost be to get a ST around the 500-600whp mark ? I know it all depends on the turbo used ect but how much difference is this going to make price wise for those guys who are stuck between rolling the dice with twins or going single ?

Depends on how far you want to go?

The cost on the single turbo kit if you wanted to be super budget aren't that bad at all.

Manifold and column kit $1820
mamba/proboost/whatever gtx35r around $1600
turbosmart wastegate 45mm $460
fabrication for wastegate mod, dump pipe to stock exhaust, screamer pipe, intercooler pipe around $1500
turbo lines and fittings around $800

that's basically the whole hot side replaced and not that much really spent if you know what you're doing.

Obviously you will need to sort fueling, intercooler upgrade, tune etc as you would have to with upgraded twins. but the costs aren't that bad and much more reliable and more power.

[MJ80.]

Originally Posted by 101Duck

It's all about picking the right turbo for your application. Don't over turbo your car and it wont be lazy. Find your power goal and pick a turbo accordingly. The heat generated is kind of a mute point once you put on a beanie and some heat wrap. I never ceramic coated any of my old setup and it didn't melt a thing, and I'm certain I generated more heat with my constant power skids than anyone else would have.



Depends on how far you want to go?

The cost on the single turbo kit if you wanted to be super budget aren't that bad at all.

Manifold and column kit $1820
mamba/proboost/whatever gtx35r around $1600
turbosmart wastegate 45mm $460
fabrication for wastegate mod, dump pipe to stock exhaust, screamer pipe, intercooler pipe around $1500
turbo lines and fittings around $800

that's basically the whole hot side replaced and not that much really spent if you know what you're doing.

Obviously you will need to sort fueling, intercooler upgrade, tune etc as you would have to with upgraded twins. but the costs aren't that bad and much more reliable and more power.

Yep sold me on ST if thats all thats required.

And obviously the labor to put it all in, how many hours would you somone be looking at ?

[MMM335]

in. haha

[iliketurtl3s]

I wonder if the steering column will help me fit the tft without customisation.

[EB89]

N55?

[Boganian Rubes]

Originally Posted by eb89

n55?

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[101Duck]

Originally Posted by EB89

N55?

I don't have one here for test fit. 8 n54 cars. No n55. Lol.

Im sure it can be made to fit

[Brule]

Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

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You talk a lot of shit rubes but that's pretty spot on.

[tawfeeqh]

Originally Posted by 101Duck

I don't have one here for test fit. 8 n54 cars. No n55. Lol.

Im sure it can be made to fit

8 single turbo n54s in Aus. Damn its taking off now. Exciting times!

[EB89]

Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

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Lol wtf

[101Duck]

Originally Posted by tawfeeqh

8 single turbo n54s in Aus. Damn its taking off now. Exciting times!

Sadly some are going back to twins. Haha.

[jl79]

Originally Posted by 101Duck

It's all about picking the right turbo for your application. Don't over turbo your car and it wont be lazy. Find your power goal and pick a turbo accordingly. The heat generated is kind of a mute point once you put on a beanie and some heat wrap. I never ceramic coated any of my old setup and it didn't melt a thing, and I'm certain I generated more heat with my constant power skids than anyone else would have.



Depends on how far you want to go?

The cost on the single turbo kit if you wanted to be super budget aren't that bad at all.

Manifold and column kit $1820
mamba/proboost/whatever gtx35r around $1600
turbosmart wastegate 45mm $460
fabrication for wastegate mod, dump pipe to stock exhaust, screamer pipe, intercooler pipe around $1500
turbo lines and fittings around $800

that's basically the whole hot side replaced and not that much really spent if you know what you're doing.

Obviously you will need to sort fueling, intercooler upgrade, tune etc as you would have to with upgraded twins. but the costs aren't that bad and much more reliable and more power.

Nice to know if I ever think about going ST one day. I might just take my car up to brissy for an ST drive in, drive out experience.