geoffroberts

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Is it possible to simply reverse a standard inlet manifold for use with a front mount intercooler?

ScoobyDoo69

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Isn't that what those with reversed manifolds have done? Just turned it round, and found somewhere to bolt everything back on?

exvaux

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i dont think so,there is a little bit more to it i think,hence the cost of reversed manifolds

geoffroberts

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I have seen it done twice, both times with aftermarket manifolds, but that's not to say it deffinatly can't be done. £1200 is the cheepest I have seen them for!

banny sti

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Depends on the year but the 93-96 manifold cant be simple reversed. The 97-00 can be but work still needs to be done to get it all working correctly.

banny

jiffthejiffmanjaffa

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Why would you want to reverse a manifold? I've got a FMIC and not had to do it. Does it imporve air flow or something similar?

p1prodrive

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its main reason is when people fit rotated turbo set ups the manifold has to be reversed because theres no room for the fmic pipework.

with doing this it also reduces the total length in intercooler pipework

matt

banny sti

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The shorter the pipework run, the less lag you will get from the turbo.

Banny

banny sti

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The shorter the pipework run, the less lag you will get from the turbo.

Banny

samcowrx

it is easier to blank off the original throttle body flange, and then get a new flange welded onto the front.

p1prodrive

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yes thats one way of doing it.

dunx

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Then somethings in the way.... so butcher aircon if present and off you go !

They say a good mapper will minimise the lag, but you just need to be in the right gear at the right time....

Dunx

HOOPS78

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have had this done on my93 was done when i got the car can post pics if anyone wants them

geoffroberts

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That would be great if you could!

HOOPS78

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will gets some tomorrow in day light

type-ra

Here you go:

Going for 450 BHP - Type-RA.co.uk - Forum for Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, WRX STi, Spec-C, S202, Type RA-R

HTH

silverwrxnor

Yes, its possible.

Seen a lot of imprezas witf fmic and reversed inlet manifold

Pure Racing - Front Montert Intercooler Kit

10.000NOK is about 800gbp

dazdavies

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Yes you can. I've done it to mine and including welding the re cut original FMIC pipe work it cost me £130.
There's some pics of it taking shape here including the alteranot relocation and pully mounting.

https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...c-2-0l-16.html

Hope they are of some use.

Daz

silverwrxnor

Got a MY05sti with APS650 fmic and reversed STI inlet manifold om my car.

MotecM800, rotated Garrett GT3032 turbo and PE800 etc

Done by another firm than above mentioned.

Works on all imprezas, but you have to modify the transitions some, cabling, fueling etc. Saves a bit of IC length and simplifyes the engine bay. The IC cold side gets in front of the engine etc.

dan/scooby

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i did it on my old one ! it was easy , extend a few pipes and wires , the hardest bit was the alternator bracket
in total probably cost me about 50 quid

dan/scooby

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wasnt finished at the time , but you get the idea

dan/scooby

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wasnt finished at the time , but you get the idea

dazdavies

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car cosmetic centre

yes iv got a mate who re engeners the standard manifolds to reverse it is very possible...

97RA

Very possible and well worth it if you want to go all out (for a track car perhaps), not a lot of mods required for GC/GF, and allows some really nasty turbos to be installed with less hassle (supporting mods/management a must).

the_msp

What make of FMIC is that? And where did you buy it from? And how much £?

Cheers