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shmiddy · 08-28-2008, 12:52 PM

i dont know what do to.

after the whole ebay manifold incedent,
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i decided that i was going to get another top mound, but this time i was going to do some research and spend allitle more money on it. so i came across this..

ICHIBA Stainless Steel Turbo Manifold Top Mount 240SX SR20DET S13 S14

its a ichiba top mount manifold for a sr20

when i got it i noticed that the turbo flange sat alittle different that the manifold i had on it. but i said to myself "no biggie.. at most ill have to make a new down pipe and maybe the intercooler piping but what ever"

but when i pit it on i noticed that the turbo back housing sat REALLY close to the head/block. so close that i dont think ill be able to bolt on a down pipe at all!! not only that but the pcv/oil catch can hose wont even clear it!!! WHAT DO I DO?!?! i dont wanna cut and weld it cuz it might void the warenty and plus i payed almost 400$ WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO!!!!!!!

now i left 3 messages with the phone but i think its disconected.... i emailed him also and still nothing.. i see that he's a seller on zilvia and hope he see's this so we can get this problem fixxed. if thier are more things i need to get for this manifold to work let me know.

I NEED MY CAR RUNNING FRIDAY!!!!!

what do u guys thing? could it be for a s14 sr20 and thats why its not working?? has anyone else tryed this manifold?? any problems with it?? does anyone know how i can contact ichiba, or know someone thier who works their???? HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

shmiddy · 08-28-2008, 12:57 PM

pics comming as soon as i get home

turboboost12004 · 08-28-2008, 01:00 PM

i was looking at those manifolds the other day, not worth it.....

lok · 08-28-2008, 03:16 PM

Call one of there dealers and talk to them about what kind of warranty they have.

I know tougefactory sells there spacers and they are pretty active here.

aNskY · 08-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmiddy

what do u guys thing? could it be for a s14 sr20 and thats why its not working?? has anyone else tryed this manifold?? any problems with it?? does anyone know how i can contact ichiba, or know someone thier who works their???? HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

No, it's because it's a cheap chinese piece of garbage manifold, and it was probably designed on a RHD car. If you want top mount on the cheap (that will fit), get a log fabbed up or buy a Treadstone (cast iron)

or since you already have the chinese shit, just get it modified. not like you will ever be able to get in touch with them for them to uphold the "warranty" anyway

azndoc · 08-28-2008, 04:06 PM

Did you buy this from a dealer or from Ichiba directly?

shmiddy · 08-28-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Did you buy this from a dealer or from Ichiba directly?

I got it from them directly. Fuck tubular manifolds. I'm going log.. Now how do I get my money back of I can't even contact them????

KwKouki · 08-28-2008, 05:10 PM

you prolly wont, which is why the saying goes "a cheap buyer usually pays twice"

shmiddy · 08-28-2008, 06:36 PM

ok I got some pics

And with the down pipe held up to it

Sorry for the crappy pics I took it with my iPhone

lok · 08-28-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmiddy

ok I got some pics

And with the down pipe held up to it

Sorry for the crappy pics I took it with my iPhone

fixed

msg lngth

lok · 08-28-2008, 07:06 PM

well you have good BMC clearance.

JVD · 08-28-2008, 07:15 PM

Apparently Treadstone is just the opposite... too close to the BMC. I'm gonna go with Treadstone over the winter cuz I'm RHD!

Don't give up until you get your money back!

!Zar! · 08-28-2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aNskY

No, it's because it's a cheap chinese piece of garbage manifold, and it was probably designed on a RHD car. If you want top mount on the cheap (that will fit), get a log fabbed up or buy a Treadstone (cast iron)

or since you already have the chinese shit, just get it modified. not like you will ever be able to get in touch with them for them to uphold the "warranty" anyway

Wtf does RHD have to do with the turbo hitting the block?

rps13drift · 08-28-2008, 07:38 PM

I actualy have this same manifold and i thinks its very fucking awesome quality for the price! Plus i had no problems at all! I just think your turbine housing is whacky!
heres some pics BTW Garrett gt3076r

shmiddy · 08-28-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lok

fixed

msg lngth

what?!?! i dont get it........

Quote:

Originally Posted by rps13drift

I actualy have this same manifold and i thinks its very fucking awesome quality for the price! Plus i had no problems at all! I just think your turbine housing is whacky!
heres some pics BTW Garrett gt3076r

r u for real??? i dont understand?? that looks awsome.... do u think it can be my turbo housing?

oh btw i posted the wrong pic this is the pic of the manifold and the down pipe together.. notice how it sits so close to the head that i have no way of getting the furthest bolt on.. or am i just going ape shits?

my other option is to heat and twist slightly... i mean it only has to clear about a 1 inch or so.....

burnsauto · 08-28-2008, 07:56 PM

its not a "wacky" exhaust housing...its typical.

That tee fitting on the valve cover are just pressed in. you can take it out very simple (what you plug it up with is your idea/problem)

Just run a screwdriver through the tee and push down on one side, it'll break free and then you just wiggle it out.

awdrst · 08-28-2008, 08:48 PM

Is that a 5 bolt exhaust housing on the turbonetics turbo in those pics? In the other two pictures they are running 4 bolt exhaust housings and there is a difference in size between a 5 bolt housing to a 4 bolt housing. That may be one of the reasons you are having fitment problems.

aNskY · 08-28-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Wtf does RHD have to do with the turbo hitting the block?

didnt really realize he said block/head, im not 100% sober, sue me

lol. i was just thinking about my experience with cheap chinese manifolds and they actually put my turbine housing literally ON my bmc... treadstone was close but better than the others

shmiddy · 08-28-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awdrst

Is that a 5 bolt exhaust housing on the turbonetics turbo in those pics? In the other two pictures they are running 4 bolt exhaust housings and there is a difference in size between a 5 bolt housing to a 4 bolt housing. That may be one of the reasons you are having fitment problems.

i was thinking the same thing ........

shmiddy · 08-29-2008, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lok

fixed

msg lngth

oh i get it

thanx for fixing my pics

smelly240 · 08-29-2008, 06:16 AM

You have enough room there... Its more room than i had anyway.

shmiddy · 08-29-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smelly240

You have enough room there... Its more room than i had anyway.

u mind showing me a pic of ur set-up please??

orion::S14 · 08-29-2008, 10:20 AM

A number of manifolds only work with one type of turbine housing.

...e.g...the RevHard manifold for the KA. Similar situation as yours.

Sucks you didn't know earlier, but now you do - Swap to a turbo with a 4-bolt turbine, and you'll be set.

- Brian

urmyhero4now · 08-30-2008, 01:57 AM

an ichiba manifold? the people who are known for 5 lug conversions?

GSXRJJordan · 08-30-2008, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awdrst

Is that a 5 bolt exhaust housing on the turbonetics turbo in those pics? In the other two pictures they are running 4 bolt exhaust housings and there is a difference in size between a 5 bolt housing to a 4 bolt housing. That may be one of the reasons you are having fitment problems.

That's exactly what teh problem is. Ford 5-bolt style is HUGE compared to 4-bolt/v-band.

Quote:

Originally Posted by urmyhero4now

an ichiba manifold? the people who are known for 5 lug conversions?

Yup, that's the one. One of Japan's "Megan"-type companies.

murda-c · 08-30-2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urmyhero4now

an ichiba manifold? the people who are known for shitty 5 lug conversions?

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08-28-2008, 12:52 PM	#1
shmiddy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Age: 39 Posts: 1,279 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ichica top mount manifold/ costomer service i dont know what do to. after the whole ebay manifold incedent, ( ) i decided that i was going to get another top mound, but this time i was going to do some research and spend allitle more money on it. so i came across this.. ICHIBA Stainless Steel Turbo Manifold Top Mount 240SX SR20DET S13 S14 its a ichiba top mount manifold for a sr20 when i got it i noticed that the turbo flange sat alittle different that the manifold i had on it. but i said to myself "no biggie.. at most ill have to make a new down pipe and maybe the intercooler piping but what ever" but when i pit it on i noticed that the turbo back housing sat REALLY close to the head/block. so close that i dont think ill be able to bolt on a down pipe at all!! not only that but the pcv/oil catch can hose wont even clear it!!! WHAT DO I DO?!?! i dont wanna cut and weld it cuz it might void the warenty and plus i payed almost 400$ WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO!!!!!!! now i left 3 messages with the phone but i think its disconected.... i emailed him also and still nothing.. i see that he's a seller on zilvia and hope he see's this so we can get this problem fixxed. if thier are more things i need to get for this manifold to work let me know. I NEED MY CAR RUNNING FRIDAY!!!!! what do u guys thing? could it be for a s14 sr20 and thats why its not working?? has anyone else tryed this manifold?? any problems with it?? does anyone know how i can contact ichiba, or know someone thier who works their???? HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! __________________ i fully de-volved

08-28-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
shmiddy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Age: 39 Posts: 1,279 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	pics comming as soon as i get home __________________ i fully de-volved

08-28-2008, 01:00 PM	#3
turboboost12004 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: california Posts: 418 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i was looking at those manifolds the other day, not worth it..... __________________ Sieze the day or Die regreting the time you lost

08-28-2008, 05:10 PM	#8
KwKouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Key West, FL Age: 44 Posts: 2,212 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	you prolly wont, which is why the saying goes "a cheap buyer usually pays twice" __________________

08-28-2008, 06:36 PM	#9
shmiddy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Age: 39 Posts: 1,279 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok I got some pics And with the down pipe held up to it Sorry for the crappy pics I took it with my iPhone __________________ i fully de-volved

08-28-2008, 03:16 PM	#4
lok Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 816 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Call one of there dealers and talk to them about what kind of warranty they have. I know tougefactory sells there spacers and they are pretty active here.

08-28-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Did you buy this from a dealer or from Ichiba directly?

08-28-2008, 07:06 PM	#11
lok Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 816 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	well you have good BMC clearance.

08-28-2008, 07:15 PM	#12
JVD Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Apparently Treadstone is just the opposite... too close to the BMC. I'm gonna go with Treadstone over the winter cuz I'm RHD! Don't give up until you get your money back!

08-28-2008, 07:38 PM	#14
rps13drift Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ BRO!!!! Age: 39 Posts: 1,194 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: rps13drift Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I actualy have this same manifold and i thinks its very fucking awesome quality for the price! Plus i had no problems at all! I just think your turbine housing is whacky! heres some pics BTW Garrett gt3076r __________________ http://allies-drift.blogspot.com/

08-28-2008, 07:56 PM	#16
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	its not a "wacky" exhaust housing...its typical. That tee fitting on the valve cover are just pressed in. you can take it out very simple (what you plug it up with is your idea/problem) Just run a screwdriver through the tee and push down on one side, it'll break free and then you just wiggle it out. __________________

08-28-2008, 08:48 PM	#17
awdrst Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: middletown, NJ Age: 44 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is that a 5 bolt exhaust housing on the turbonetics turbo in those pics? In the other two pictures they are running 4 bolt exhaust housings and there is a difference in size between a 5 bolt housing to a 4 bolt housing. That may be one of the reasons you are having fitment problems.

08-29-2008, 06:16 AM	#21
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 47 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You have enough room there... Its more room than i had anyway. __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

08-29-2008, 10:20 AM	#23
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A number of manifolds only work with one type of turbine housing. ...e.g...the RevHard manifold for the KA. Similar situation as yours. Sucks you didn't know earlier, but now you do - Swap to a turbo with a 4-bolt turbine, and you'll be set. - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

08-30-2008, 01:57 AM	#24
urmyhero4now Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	an ichiba manifold? the people who are known for 5 lug conversions? __________________ http://sanjosecarsandcoffee.com

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