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You Won't · 10-10-2014, 03:04 AM

So my question is about my headers. I have been thinking about going with a twin turbo setup but I was wondering if I would have to get rid of my long tubes?

Synner · 10-10-2014, 04:13 AM

Yes.

Unreal · 10-10-2014, 08:51 AM

Yep, easy money back in your pocket to pay for something else.

You Won't · 10-11-2014, 05:52 PM

May I ask why? I am new to turbo set ups. I know a little bit about superchargers.

Unreal · 10-11-2014, 06:18 PM

They attach to factory manifolds, or shorty headers with adapters on most kits. Stock manifolds have made 1600+rwhp on turbo setups. No need to spend money. The turbos do the work.

dreksnot · 10-11-2014, 07:28 PM

The AGP kit mounts at the end of the exhaust manifold, all nice and neatly tucked mid-mount. Plenty efficient with exhaust heat and minimal lag. There are some rear mount turbos that allow you to keep your LTs but as mentioned above, they'll be less efficient and you'll get lag. Better off as Unreal mentioned. And turbos don't "need'" headers like superchargers do to make the HP. Proof is in the dynos.

BoostedPrime · 10-11-2014, 09:42 PM

I have my stock manifolds for sale and they look almost brand new...came off my lsx crate motor im going with custom stainless headers for my twin set up

You Won't · 10-11-2014, 10:15 PM

Thank you all.
If this is the route that I end up going then I would most likely get some custom shorties after the info given on here. Thanks for the offer Prime.

Unreal · 10-11-2014, 10:54 PM

No need. Stock manifolds will make more power than you could ever want. Only reason for shorties is to fit 6 bolt heads. Stock manifolds will easily max out the motor/drive train. Once you are in the 1100+ range you can look at some shorties.

Jn2 · 10-11-2014, 11:02 PM

Looks like other people already jumped in. Depends on the headers you have, if they replace the factory manifolds you can buy the turbo adapters that allow you to bolt a turbo to them, or you could go the STS route and get a pump for the oil feed/drain. But for a conventional set up new manifolds would be needed.

AGP Turbo · 10-12-2014, 11:41 AM

I would try to always use stock manifolds if you can. Even if you have 6bolt heads, they can be modified. They are heavy duty, durrable and control heat so well. Spark plug access and not burning plug wires with the stock manifolds is solid gold. At high HP I'm sure some shorties would make more power, but they are a pain.

402 · 10-12-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AGP Turbo

I would try to always use stock manifolds if you can. Even if you have 6bolt heads, they can be modified. They are heavy duty, durrable and control heat so well. Spark plug access and not burning plug wires with the stock manifolds is solid gold. At high HP I'm sure some shorties would make more power, but they are a pain.

You have any pictures of stock manifolds on a 6bolt?

z06-tt · 10-12-2014, 12:16 PM

Pretty sure IPS had ARH make them shorty headers that fit factory location AND 6 bolt heads.

But if factory work. Do that. Lol.

Also in for pictures.

AGP Turbo · 10-12-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 402

You have any pictures of stock manifolds on a 6bolt?

Cordes Perf modified stockers maybe a year ago for Blakes car. They cut out clearance for the bolts and welded up the holes. Try searching on here. It made great power at reasonable boost levels for a 376. 1010whp at ~21psi on a Dynojet

10-10-2014, 03:04 AM	#1
You Won't Nothin wrong with dreamin Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: All over the road Posts: 88	Quick question about turbo set up So my question is about my headers. I have been thinking about going with a twin turbo setup but I was wondering if I would have to get rid of my long tubes?

10-10-2014, 08:51 AM	#3
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Yep, easy money back in your pocket to pay for something else. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

10-11-2014, 06:18 PM	#5
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	They attach to factory manifolds, or shorty headers with adapters on most kits. Stock manifolds have made 1600+rwhp on turbo setups. No need to spend money. The turbos do the work. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

10-11-2014, 07:28 PM	#6
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 (stock) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,706 View My Garage	The AGP kit mounts at the end of the exhaust manifold, all nice and neatly tucked mid-mount. Plenty efficient with exhaust heat and minimal lag. There are some rear mount turbos that allow you to keep your LTs but as mentioned above, they'll be less efficient and you'll get lag. Better off as Unreal mentioned. And turbos don't "need'" headers like superchargers do to make the HP. Proof is in the dynos. __________________ > > 2021 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 > > Past Builds: 2013 Twin-Turbo LSX434 M6 - 1,359rwhp daily

10-11-2014, 10:54 PM	#9
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	No need. Stock manifolds will make more power than you could ever want. Only reason for shorties is to fit 6 bolt heads. Stock manifolds will easily max out the motor/drive train. Once you are in the 1100+ range you can look at some shorties. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

10-10-2014, 04:13 AM	#2
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Yes.

10-11-2014, 05:52 PM	#4
You Won't Nothin wrong with dreamin Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: All over the road Posts: 88	May I ask why? I am new to turbo set ups. I know a little bit about superchargers.

10-11-2014, 09:42 PM	#7
BoostedPrime Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 67	I have my stock manifolds for sale and they look almost brand new...came off my lsx crate motor im going with custom stainless headers for my twin set up

10-11-2014, 10:15 PM	#8
You Won't Nothin wrong with dreamin Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: All over the road Posts: 88	Thank you all. If this is the route that I end up going then I would most likely get some custom shorties after the info given on here. Thanks for the offer Prime.

10-11-2014, 11:02 PM	#10
Jn2 Drives: Solstice GXP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Posts: 175	Looks like other people already jumped in. Depends on the headers you have, if they replace the factory manifolds you can buy the turbo adapters that allow you to bolt a turbo to them, or you could go the STS route and get a pump for the oil feed/drain. But for a conventional set up new manifolds would be needed.

10-12-2014, 11:41 AM	#11
AGP Turbo Drives: All things Turbocharged Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 1,199	I would try to always use stock manifolds if you can. Even if you have 6bolt heads, they can be modified. They are heavy duty, durrable and control heat so well. Spark plug access and not burning plug wires with the stock manifolds is solid gold. At high HP I'm sure some shorties would make more power, but they are a pain.

10-12-2014, 12:16 PM	#13
z06-tt Drives: 06 Z06 TT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: IOWA Posts: 43	Pretty sure IPS had ARH make them shorty headers that fit factory location AND 6 bolt heads. But if factory work. Do that. Lol. Also in for pictures.