323 GTX/Capri XR2 Manifold (not the normal Q)
#1
323 GTX/Capri XR2 Manifold (not the normal Q)
Hey so question
I know the turbo itself wont work due to opposite direction, but is the manifold flange symmetrical? as in could I just flip the turbo around or use another (what flange is on the manifold?) turbo that would fit?
Theres an xr2 at the jyard and idk if I should pick it up for kicks n gigs. Also are the injectors any good?
Thanks
Clarification:
92 miata 1.6 engine using gtx/xr2 manifold with flipped turbo or another with same flange. kthnxbye
I know the turbo itself wont work due to opposite direction, but is the manifold flange symmetrical? as in could I just flip the turbo around or use another (what flange is on the manifold?) turbo that would fit?
Theres an xr2 at the jyard and idk if I should pick it up for kicks n gigs. Also are the injectors any good?
Thanks
Clarification:
92 miata 1.6 engine using gtx/xr2 manifold with flipped turbo or another with same flange. kthnxbye
#2
Nope, turbo hit block.
Wouldn't be able to flip the manifold upside down if that's what your asking. And the turbo would fit fine on the correct manifold, but a 323 manifold can't work on miata because the turbo flange is way to close to the block.
Look at the second picture in this listing. Ebay
Wouldn't be able to flip the manifold upside down if that's what your asking. And the turbo would fit fine on the correct manifold, but a 323 manifold can't work on miata because the turbo flange is way to close to the block.
Look at the second picture in this listing. Ebay
#4
Like Luke said, the 323 manifold places the turbo flange very close to the block. If you tried to mount the turbo to point the other way, the snail would hit the block.
Makes me wonder though, do turbos generally only exist in one 'orientation'? Would make sense to have left and right-handed versions to have a 'symmetrical' setup on v6 or v8 cars.
--Ferdi
Makes me wonder though, do turbos generally only exist in one 'orientation'? Would make sense to have left and right-handed versions to have a 'symmetrical' setup on v6 or v8 cars.
--Ferdi
#6
thanks for the clear and quick reply. IDK it depends on the application, some are probably clockwise dependent, while others could be counterclockwise like you said.
heres a picture of CW and CCW turbos, so its a thing at least aftermarket wise. Thats the reason i brought up using the xr2 manifold. Search around a bit for a CCW turbo that would fit, and make it oem ish.
heres a picture of CW and CCW turbos, so its a thing at least aftermarket wise. Thats the reason i brought up using the xr2 manifold. Search around a bit for a CCW turbo that would fit, and make it oem ish.
#8
Only way I can see this working is to make an adapter with two flanges and with a ninety degree pipe bend inbetween.
If you can fabricate all that yourself, its probably the only way you can still use the original manifold.
If it was me, I would sell that front wheel drive manifold, and buy an exhaust manifold that is miata friendly.
If you can fabricate all that yourself, its probably the only way you can still use the original manifold.
If it was me, I would sell that front wheel drive manifold, and buy an exhaust manifold that is miata friendly.
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