do it yourself

theboxman · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 31 Location: carson city nv

ive been wanting a turbo for my xd but obviously there arnt any kits yet and there may never be but ive already started looking for all the parts and tools needed to put a turbo on myself. the only thing i cant find and have no idea how to make is an exaust manifold for the motor. i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to find some one to make one or to make it myself i do have a full machine shop but we cant do castings and i dont trust the one down the road from me either. so can anyone help?

Zefoxe · Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 500

Your right next to California right? Should be some respectable shop near by over there

theboxman · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 31 Location: carson city nv

yea cali is only 45min away i think. i dont wana just pick up a phone book and pick one i would like to know if there are any shops that have a good reputation.

ChelsDS · Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2364 Location: SoCal

There is a kit coming out, forget by who, but it will probably be out near the end of the year. You have to remember that this is a NEW car and being new, things have to be R&D' before hitting the market.

theboxman · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 31 Location: carson city nv

i know this is a new car and a new motor(for US) i just thought it would be a fun project for the summer to. do u have any info on that kit that may come out?

ChelsDS · Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2364 Location: SoCal

There's a thread about the xD that was at HIN with the turbo on it. Thats as much as I know. Search for it.

Zefoxe · Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 500

theboxman wrote: yea cali is only 45min away i think. i dont wana just pick up a phone book and pick one i would like to know if there are any shops that have a good reputation.

i wouldn't do that either, everyone will say they're the best :P I'd would look at different forums that have a regional section and try there ( I would probably try a Honda forum if anything since a lot of turbo manis are fabricated for most of their engines and they're more in demand ). I mainly say this because the population of xD owners is still pretty low and would be hard to find someone with that type of knowledge within the nearby area :doh: Good luck!

CASTREX · Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 123

If you are not looking for a fancy EL manifold, any shop could make it. There is not that much science behind a LOG style manifold. Any way, you don't have to much space behind the motor, so a compact log style manifold.

Take a look at the TURBO TOYOTAS manifold for the xb/xa/Yaris. It's pretty simple and it works ok. You can get the bends, tees and turbo flanges from Verocious and the only part you would have to do is the manifold flange. Then is all cutting and welding.