B230 Aftermarket Turbo Header? - Page 2

diponyou · 08-12-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stickman

And complaining about said threads just adds to it. And there are tons of threads where new posters get dumped on. What does that say about the forums members when they rather dump on a new poster rather than point them in the correct direction. If you were welcomed this way why either stick around or be helpful to anyone else.

Because these kids post these questions then when they cant build a drift car for as cheap as a 240sx, or every bolt on isn't sold on ebay they stop posting all together.

With a few exceptions of course.

badvlvo · 08-12-2012, 09:46 PM

He has hardly been on here long enough to dump on anyone for asking the sand question that has been asked hundreds of times before.

The Stickman · 08-12-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by diponyou

Because these kids post these questions then when they cant build a drift car for as cheap as a 240sx, or every bolt on isn't sold on ebay they stop posting all together.

With a few exceptions of course.

Kids grow to adults learning as they go. We have all done stuff that we look back on thinking if I only knew more. The more help they get the faster and better that goes.

towerymt · 08-12-2012, 10:08 PM

anyone have one of the 16ga 321 stainless OBX manifolds? I thought someone bought one?

diponyou · 08-12-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by badvlvo

He has hardly been on here long enough to dump on anyone for asking the sand question that has been asked hundreds of times before.

exactly, the sand question is way over my head

diponyou · 08-12-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stickman

Kids grow to adults learning as they go. We have all done stuff that we look back on thinking if I only knew more. The more help they get the faster and better that goes.

So telling you guys to search rather than to post threads that have been answered dozens of times isn't contributing to that??

grnmachine02 · 08-13-2012, 08:07 AM

Looks like we've run off another one.

Mjolner · 08-13-2012, 09:15 PM

Been here for a lil' bit... the chasm between the informed and the uninformed makes for a sketchy situation. Lots O' professional/scholarly types are present. While Volvo's have been offered turbocharged stock for many many years... I generally tell folks "DONT TUNE VOLVO WE SUCK" But this forum is a wealth of knowledge that has been acknowledged by all other boards... We're just simply not like other boards. ( some of us needs moar sinsatibity)

940Orlando · 08-13-2012, 09:28 PM

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...y_Code=EURVOLV

cosbySweater · 08-13-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 940Orlando

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...y_Code=EURVOLV

whyYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

TurboDred · 08-13-2012, 10:13 PM

just to add to all the back and forth BS about some newbie asking about something that has been disscussed. I have noiticed that people who don't have much going on in their lives always get their panties in a bunch cause the same questin blah blah blaaaahhh! For people who have real sugah honey ice tea going on in their lives such as myself.We don't have precious time to fiddle around on this bull ****e search tool that is sooooo inefective when tryn to researh something that has been disscusd a billion times. Why isn't there a FAQ forum that is dedicated to the sugah honey ice tea that is always asked? ie Accumulator mod, cheapest more power mods. best turbo blah blah blaaaaahhh

940Orlando · 08-13-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SleeperRedBlock

affordable b230 turbo header?

He didn't say a good header, or quality header...

Mueller · 08-13-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboDred

just to add to all the back and forth BS about some newbie asking about something that has been disscussed. I have noiticed that people who don't have much going on in their lives always get their panties in a bunch cause the same questin blah blah blaaaahhh! For people who have real sugah honey ice tea going on in their lives such as myself.We don't have precious time to fiddle around on this bull ****e search tool that is sooooo inefective when tryn to researh something that has been disscusd a billion times. Why isn't there a FAQ forum that is dedicated to the sugah honey ice tea that is always asked? ie Accumulator mod, cheapest more power mods. best turbo blah blah blaaaaahhh

The search is not a difficult thing to master...

http://www.internettutorials.net/boolean.asp , read it, learn it...valuable tool to know how to use, not only here, but other forums or just the 'net in general.

The FAQ could use some info added to it, however instead of complaining about something not being laid out in front of you in black and white, make a thread detailing one of those items you mention, ask for it to be added to the FAQ.

Don't know the answer, make a thread asking the question with a detailed explanation why you are asking what you are asking. ('cause my buddies Honda has this mod not a good reason

)

Some answers are not so easy to answer such as your "what turbo is best"...that is a loaded question with way too many variables.

As to the original posters question, from his post he didn't do any searching 1st. No mention of headers found being sold, no question of what makes one more expensive or cheaper and why, no mention of what his version of affordable is.

I'm guessing he was hoping for a response like this:

brand x = $150
brand xx = $450
brand xxx = $650

Maybe had he asked for a list of prices someone would have made list. (and included the high dollar versions or not)

Mueller · 08-13-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 940Orlando

He didn't say a good header, or quality header...

The problem is that for some people, $400 to $700 "could" be affordable

Lando · 08-14-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 940Orlando

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...y_Code=EURVOLV

$150 + cutting, flipping and welding the flange. A new OEM PCV box says he doesn't have a welder and/or doesnt know how to weld.

940Orlando · 08-14-2012, 10:33 AM

No welder at home, years of ARC and TIG experience both at work (Merchant Marine) and personal. Also 3 semesters of college level classes in advanced welding and 3 machining classes.

I don't need the PCV box, anything else you can send me lol?

Lando · 08-14-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 940Orlando

No welder at home, years of ARC and TIG experience both at work (Merchant Marine) and personal. Also 3 semesters of college level classes in advanced welding and 3 machining classes.

I don't need the PCV box, anything else you can send me lol?

I was referring to the OP so you get NOTHING!

940Orlando · 08-14-2012, 11:19 AM

Damn... what if I pay shipping?

MrBrown · 08-14-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lando

$150 + cutting, flipping and welding the flange. A new OEM PCV box says he doesn't have a welder and/or doesnt know how to weld.

would you have to reclock the 15g if you used this header and didnt cut and reweld the flange etc??

towerymt · 08-14-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBrown

would you have to reclock the 15g if you used this header and didnt cut and reweld the flange etc??

15g doesn't have a standard T3 flange. you don't need/want this header with a 15g.

Dammit · 08-14-2012, 05:14 PM

At what sort of size of turbo would a move to a tubular exhaust manifold start to make sense?

Chap here in the UK is running a 2871 on an R manifold, making 420 horsepower (when dyno'd by Practical Performance Car- his childseat very visible in the back, entertainingly).

Would that size of turbine spool earlier and see gains in terms of flow with a tubular manifold, or is that still a little on the small side?

Mylesofsmyles · 08-14-2012, 05:27 PM

Are webuilding this header to compliment a particular setup, or are we building around the header being the centerpiece?

Stock manifolds are pretty good, especially with a fideeen g

7mgtesup · 08-15-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dammit

At what sort of size of turbo would a move to a tubular exhaust manifold start to make sense?

Chap here in the UK is running a 2871 on an R manifold, making 420 horsepower (when dyno'd by Practical Performance Car- his childseat very visible in the back, entertainingly).

Would that size of turbine spool earlier and see gains in terms of flow with a tubular manifold, or is that still a little on the small side?

What's an R manifold? We are still talking red blocks here and not white blocks?

Captain Bondo · 08-15-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mueller

The problem is that for some people, $400 to $700 "could" be affordable

I never had any problems selling headers priced at the high end of that price range, but that us because that cost does not typically represent a huge percentage of the total cost of a 350whp+ build.

It seems expensive if the extent of your mods are a 15g, chips, and an exhaust. Such a build not not require a header.

If you're putting around with a 15g, forget a header. IMO for any goal above 300whp, a header will get you there more easily. Below that, it's a waste. But, at 350whp+ I'd consider someone not running a header to be seriously handicapping their build.

Quote:

I'm guessing he was hoping for a response like this:

brand x = $150
brand xx = $450
brand xxx = $650

Ebay for cheap an needs work. Nathan or RSI when they are building them.

Mine come up used every once in a while.

08-13-2012, 09:15 PM	#33
Mjolner Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia	Been here for a lil' bit... the chasm between the informed and the uninformed makes for a sketchy situation. Lots O' professional/scholarly types are present. While Volvo's have been offered turbocharged stock for many many years... I generally tell folks "DONT TUNE VOLVO WE SUCK" But this forum is a wealth of knowledge that has been acknowledged by all other boards... We're just simply not like other boards. ( some of us needs moar sinsatibity) Last edited by Mjolner; 08-13-2012 at 09:17 PM.. Reason: acquiescence

08-13-2012, 09:28 PM	#34
940Orlando Board Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Cloud, Florida	http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...y_Code=EURVOLV __________________ 1992 940 Turbo, ChinaBay T3/T4 .63A/R Turbine .50A/R Comressor, Ported 90+, Ported Head, RSI Stage 1 Turbo Cam, RC 550cc Injectors, 3" Turbo Back Exh, Cherry Bomb Vortex, Ebay 29x11x3 FMIC, Gotech Standalone EMS, Dual Coil Wasted Spark Ignition, Accel 8mm RS Wires, Walbro 255LPH Inline, -6AN SS Braided Fuel Lines

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08-12-2012, 09:46 PM	#27
badvlvo Bad for Babies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bakersfield, CA	He has hardly been on here long enough to dump on anyone for asking the sand question that has been asked hundreds of times before.

08-12-2012, 10:08 PM	#29
towerymt the real Towery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VA, USA	anyone have one of the 16ga 321 stainless OBX manifolds? I thought someone bought one?

08-13-2012, 10:13 PM	#36
TurboDred Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan	just to add to all the back and forth BS about some newbie asking about something that has been disscussed. I have noiticed that people who don't have much going on in their lives always get their panties in a bunch cause the same questin blah blah blaaaahhh! For people who have real sugah honey ice tea going on in their lives such as myself.We don't have precious time to fiddle around on this bull ****e search tool that is sooooo inefective when tryn to researh something that has been disscusd a billion times. Why isn't there a FAQ forum that is dedicated to the sugah honey ice tea that is always asked? ie Accumulator mod, cheapest more power mods. best turbo blah blah blaaaaahhh

08-14-2012, 10:33 AM	#41
940Orlando Board Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Cloud, Florida	No welder at home, years of ARC and TIG experience both at work (Merchant Marine) and personal. Also 3 semesters of college level classes in advanced welding and 3 machining classes. I don't need the PCV box, anything else you can send me lol?

08-14-2012, 11:19 AM	#43
940Orlando Board Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Cloud, Florida	Damn... what if I pay shipping?

08-14-2012, 05:14 PM	#46
Dammit Board Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London	At what sort of size of turbo would a move to a tubular exhaust manifold start to make sense? Chap here in the UK is running a 2871 on an R manifold, making 420 horsepower (when dyno'd by Practical Performance Car- his childseat very visible in the back, entertainingly). Would that size of turbine spool earlier and see gains in terms of flow with a tubular manifold, or is that still a little on the small side?