Because I want this truck to be a some what sleeper I have an extra manifold that I cut a hole in thinking I could weld a flange on and make it look semi factory looking but that was ditched when I realized how much work is involved in welding cast iron.
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However I do have the room for 3in exhaust to run to my regular exhaust 3.5 might be able to squeeze in there when I upgrade to a 5.9 Cummins turbo.
I want to see how this turbo works first because I honestly only have $100 in it, $27 in oil line, $15 in the turbo flange about $20 in other miscellaneous parts. So a $162 total for the hot side not including the stack and flapper I am going to use for kicks and giggles. I don't think that's too bad but you have to drill out all the exhaust manifold bolt holes in order to both them on flipped over. I had to do this because when I flip them over the front exhaust and rear exhaust ports we're about an eighth of an inch off. It took me about 2 hours for each manifold. I wanted to use the factory exhaust manifolds because they would be less likely to leak like headers, are also easy to find, and already are on the truck. Also if you have AC you have to remove your AC compressor or disconnect the lines. I was lucky to have an AC delete pulley laying around from my second engine. I also had to move the dipstick because it was in the way but I am trying to figure out how to bend the dipstick to work properly and fit in between the exhaust manifold and the block.
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When you start designing your system your best start from one manifold or the other and work your way to the flange. I however messed up and work backwards from the turbo flange that is how the turbo ended up right along the firewall with the exhaust pointing up the windshield. That is why I have redesign my system. I could possibly get the turbo under the hood but due to my limited supply of Mustang exhaust piping at the moment I decided to use what I have.
For the cold side there isn't much out there for an inexpensive set up. You may be able to luck out and find a diesel truck of any brand to use the cold side piping. You will have to use the Spectre carb hat which are not cheap to begin with. I will be running a single 44mm wastegate or two 38mm wastegates but no blow off valve. This is only because of my preference of having turbo bark.