Author Topic: K03 to a trapazoid manifold (Read 7109 times)

the caveman · « **on:** January 23, 2009, 06:26:53 am »

So what's the way to mount a K03 up to a trapazoid exhaust manifold? adaptor plate or replace the exhaust side of the turbo to match the manifold?

zukgod1 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2009, 06:49:32 am »

Make yourself an adapter my friend..
Or, go to Ebay and get a new manifold. Can find them for $110-130 ish. Cast iron.

the caveman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:13:32 am »

well it 's because i am thinking ahead to installing one on my vanagon. I already have the proper van/quantum exhaust manifold. I won't do it if i have to use a center outlet one ,because i would then have to modify the engine mount to fit. There must be suppliers that sell flanges to match each side ?

zukgod1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:38:22 am »

Nope on the vendor, sorry. Our old cars are all that uses that flange.

The ones I saw on E bay had either center or off to one side like the newer TDI ones did pre VNT.

the caveman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2009, 08:49:02 am »

See, i keep forgetting why i may not bother. If i install just a turbo and TD pump, and keep everything basically stock i will only have MAYBE 13 more hp and 7 more lbs of torque. With the pump i have now i am already close to that now. For all the trouble i might as well sell off all the extra parts i have and get a Giles superpump.

zukgod1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:08:38 am »

Thats a good point, the Giles pump will prob get ya what your looking for.

Dr. Diesel · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:55:47 am »

Get a Giles superpump for TD application, and enjoy it. Then, in the future if you decide that a fiesty little K03 is just what you need to haul that sweet but comparatively heavy, fully loaded vanagon up steep hills, you'll already be equipped to handle it.
Or install a small jet nitrous system and reference the LDA to it. Just for the odd highway multi-car passing situation. With third gear rubber. Or if you decide that you don't want to get your front wheels wet in that puddle in the middle of the intersection after the light turns green. :twisted:

the caveman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:42:04 am »

Quote from: "libbybapa"

I'm pretty sure the k03 on the center-port k03 exhaust manifold clears the driver's side bracket without modification on the vanagon.

Andrew

Ahh well that would definitely change things

dillenger1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2009, 02:18:54 pm »

they use a triangular manifold rigjht/These are slightly bigger then the k14 right?I may have to get one.whats involved with converting as far as drain and feed lines?anyone do it?

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2009, 03:45:57 pm »

I've gotta spare K03 triangular manifold I'm about to sell... PM me if that helps. Heavy sucker though. :roll:

Turbinepowered · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2009, 09:14:06 pm »

Quote from: "dillenger1"

they use a triangular manifold rigjht/These are slightly bigger then the k14 right?I may have to get one.whats involved with converting as far as drain and feed lines?anyone do it?

K03<K14<K24

[edit] In case I'm unclear, since I've noticed some people use those as arrows... The K03 is smaller than the K14 is smaller than the K24.

Powered by Spearco · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2009, 11:09:14 pm »

Vince. You have a PM.

dillenger1 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2009, 05:42:33 am »

So how are the nubers broken down?A k24 has a 2.4" inlet?k14 has a 1.4?
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validius · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:54:04 am »

a little off topic but i have an AHU motor that im interested in potential turbo/manifold upgrades. I have a K03 turbo with a triangle flange at the moment. are there any drop in upgrades available to me? I'd be most interested in a better manifold, the stock one is rather terrible.

dillenger1 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2009, 06:12:18 am »