Bracing manifold ? ? ?

[Rhys249]

Hi guys, just wondering if theres any way to brace a manifold to stop it from cracking ???

i've recently bought one off here just to use till i save up for a zisco after the new year.

i'm not sure what make it is so i thought i'd best find out if theres any way of making it a bit stronger just incase, any info or pics would be a masive help.

Cheers

[jezza]

The most common method is to weld a plate between the exhaust and turbo flanges. Quick and simple to do... If you know a welder!

[Rhys249]

The most common method is to weld a plate between the exhaust and turbo flanges. Quick and simple to do... If you know a welder!

ah i see, could weld it myself but i havent done any welding for years lol

I was thinking maybe weld a plate from the front of the turbo flange and weld it to the 2 front runners ? ? ?

I dont know allot about welding or metal propertys ect, but would adding an additional weld over the existing ones do any harm ?

[Omar]

This is the method I will be using this weekend for if everything goes according to plan.

I hope this helps.

[Carl.]

That's bracing the turbo to stop it putting pressure on the oil feed.

[Idrees]

That's bracing the turbo to stop it putting pressure on the oil feed.

It also takes weight off the manifold hence it could help to prevent it from cracking ;)

[Carl.]

But at the same time stopping the turbo pulling down on the mani, but a braced decat/standard cat does this anyway

[nastyrash 2003]

yep som of the manis are very thin so to weld direct to the runers would be a bad idea just making more weak lines. so this does make more sence.