JGS log manifold

[Jus Skott]

wondering has anyone used one of em. i came into a space issue that I dont real comfortable w/. nor do I feel its safe to shim the master cyl, causing the drivers side of the motor and then placing a heat shield in. honestly i drive to aggressive to even entertain that thought.
~skott

t304e down pipe flange and master a lil too cozy.

[Neejay]

Is it custom welded?

The pre-welded ones give PLENTY of space.

EDIT:

[LongGrain]

^^^werd

if you weld your own, your supposed to put the flange pretty far forward like they have in their pre-made manifolds.

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[veilside180sx]

This is a picture of a pre-built manifold, which has plenty of clearance to the master cylinder from the turbine housing.

[orion::S14]

Is you car automatic, or does it have ABS? If so, it will have a thicker-than-the-5-speed-version brake booster.

If not, and it's just a normal 5-speed car..then you have a manifold that someone welded with placement for a smaller turbine, or an on-center housing (is it a T4 turbine?).

- Brian

[Jus Skott]

sorry everyone. i fail sometimes at making myself clear. the manifold i has was something like an ss auto chrome. hence why i was having the space issue.

my Q was in concern w. the JGS manifolds. i was wondering was there any cons to the JGS manifold. when the prior owner "ballinmiami" had this setup. he made 311 whp and 278 tq. in 9 psi. think that this will still allow me to get the same numbers? inquiring before i buy it.
~skott

[veilside180sx]

That is largely going to be dictated by the size of the turbo, intercooler, intake manifold, amount of timing run. There really are quite a few factors that come into play. It's not just...if I run this manifold...can I make XXX power.

[CoasTek240]

the JGS mani has less flow than your tubular mani, but miles more clearance.

not to mention, if thats an ssac then you have to worry about it crackin way faster than the JGS.

[McRussellPants]

I refuse to condone use of JGS since they're obviously selling piles of parts worth 10$ at homedepot/summit/metal supply for 200$ to retards.

Stick with ebay and rough it I dunno.

[Nismoknightska-t]

im running this jgs manifold on my built ka-t... worked out perfect..

[fromxtor]

90% of my turbo setup is JGS, frankley it rocks my face off.

Russell: Most exhaust systems are complete rip off also compared to materials + labor. Yet ppl still buy them.

[Jus Skott]

Originally Posted by McRussellPants

Stick with ebay and rough it I dunno.

I personelly didnt buy it. Im looking to keep the same setup.
jus change the manifold and DP. tho I havnt decided on running an exhaust. open DP FTW.

some of you may have seen this motor when Danny Owned it.
if not here it is.
~skott
http://videos.streetfire.net/categor...7900986833.htm

[NI_YON_Zenki]

wowzers, russellpants. 56 reps huh?

rough it out A?

I thinks JGS has the best overall option for KA-T development in the gray market yet. and here's why. .. .all IMO.

any preset prebuilt manifolds or log types are very well off in the KA-T lineup, for price and durability for H.O. turbo KA's. ( or those wanting to get there?) But these types are typically displayed by/for disco potatoes (T3/T04E) so when looking at the marginal value, we see JGS up top, based truly on time and efficiency under installation, heat durability, and service convenience.

and skott, I think a heatshield is always a good way to go, or heatwrap the M/C.

[veilside180sx]

It's one thing to build one for yourself for a one time thing, it's a completely different thing to produce them.

You are welcome to run a business with employee's and undercut their costs, but I wouldn't expect your prices to be much cheaper...for very long anyway.

There is not a huge difference in making an equal length either as far as cost goes, but no one complains about footing the bill for that. The cost/performance ratio of the JGS manifold is very good.

Originally Posted by McRussellPants

I refuse to condone use of JGS since they're obviously selling piles of parts worth 10$ at homedepot/summit/metal supply for 200$ to retards.

Stick with ebay and rough it I dunno.

[kandyflip445]

Originally Posted by Jus Skott

sorry everyone. i fail sometimes at making myself clear. the manifold i has was something like an ss auto chrome. hence why i was having the space issue.

my Q was in concern w. the JGS manifolds. i was wondering was there any cons to the JGS manifold. when the prior owner "ballinmiami" had this setup. he made 311 whp and 278 tq. in 9 psi. think that this will still allow me to get the same numbers? inquiring before i buy it.
~skott

Those DP welds look like shit. lol

JGS FTW.

[sillyvia13]

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

Those DP welds look like shit. lol

JGS FTW.

valve cover looks good tho;
lol...
I have ajgs fo sale son/

[dj_hype]

i have the JGS manifold on my 240. installation was a breeze compared to the problems i had when i was running the SSAC manifold. plus, the ssac manifold cracked after 2 events and put my DP like 1/4in away from the MC. JGS moved my turbo way forward and only thing i had to do was reverse the power steering bracket and massage it a little to put the PS reservoir where i wanted it (well that, and a new DP).

JGS ftw. great placement, easy to work on/with, and very strong.

[NI_YON_Zenki]

Originally Posted by dj_hype

i have the JGS manifold on my 240. installation was a breeze compared to the problems i had when i was running the SSAC manifold. plus, the ssac manifold cracked after 2 events and put my DP like 1/4in away from the MC. JGS moved my turbo way forward and only thing i had to do was reverse the power steering bracket and massage it a little to put the PS reservoir where i wanted it (well that, and a new DP).

JGS ftw. great placement, easy to work on/with, and very strong.

Thats a bad ass R33 front fascia you've got there, what type is that bumper?

[hustlervibes]

Originally Posted by NI_YON_Zenki

Thats a bad ass R33 front fascia you've got there, what type is that bumper?

Wow, someone actually used the word fascia...

[idriveattz32]

Not that I own one, but Im in the process of buying a particular car that uses the JGS manifold and if it were to come exactly as it is but with a SSAC manifold I probably would not have bought it.

The JGS log mani is a proven and reliable design, hence the reason most OEMs use a cast log mani for spool response and longevity. For the majority of people on here with hp goals less than 500, its a stout choice and great purchase for the money.

[Neejay]

Yeah, I haven't seen anyone posting anything wrong with JGS with the exception of custom welded flanged JGS manifold.

A cast iron manifold is probably the last manifold you'd ever need, and you wouldn't have to worry about reliability.

I think I might go with JGS on my KA-T if I go T3 instead of T28.

[1five10]

I'm running a JGS with a 2871R in a 73 510 and love it. No problems whatsoever..[IMG][IMG]

[beetlejuice]

I think McRusselPants has JGS confused with JGY Customs...hence why he made such strongly worded comments.

JGY Customs has a horrible reputation in the 240sx community.

JGS has a very good reputation in the 240sx/KA-T community.

I own a JGS manifold.

It's good stuff.

[Neejay]

Originally Posted by beetlejuice

I think McRusselPants has JGS confused with JGY Customs...hence why he made such strongly worded comments.

JGY Customs has a horrible reputation in the 240sx community.

JGS has a very good reputation in the 240sx/KA-T community.

I own a JGS manifold.

It's good stuff.

yeah, that was my point. I've never heard anything negative about them.

[Jus Skott]

Originally Posted by NI_YON_Zenki

wowzers, russellpants. 56 reps huh?

rough it out A?

I thinks JGS has the best overall option for KA-T development in the gray market yet. and here's why. .. .all IMO.

any preset prebuilt manifolds or log types are very well off in the KA-T lineup, for price and durability for H.O. turbo KA's. ( or those wanting to get there?) But these types are typically displayed by/for disco potatoes (T3/T04E) so when looking at the marginal value, we see JGS up top, based truly on time and efficiency under installation, heat durability, and service convenience.

and skott, I think a heatshield is always a good way to go, or heatwrap the M/C.

was thinking about wrapping the DP and the MC. IMO shoukdnt have the shield it after all that. you know

[Jus Skott]

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

Those DP welds look like shit. lol

JGS FTW.

cant agree more. tho I cant say much i dont weld nor do u know who welded it. jus cant wait till i can get er on the road again.

[dj_hype]

Originally Posted by NI_YON_Zenki

Thats a bad ass R33 front fascia you've got there, what type is that bumper?

Not sure what bumper it is. It came off the boat with it. Someone in the UK has the same one. I think its a factory option or a knock off because it says Skyline on the front of it.

[Jus Skott]

Originally Posted by dj_hype

Not sure what bumper it is. It came off the boat with it. Someone in the UK has the same one. I think its a factory option or a knock off because it says Skyline on the front of it.

not to stray from topic but more pics yo.

[dj_hype]

as requested:






If someone would buy my S14, I could do the upgrades I want (since I'm only allowed one project at a time). Meh.

[Jus Skott]

^^^^ sex

if i was only ballen out of control