5sfte aftermarket exhaust manifold prob, alternator clearance issue Options

[NEVERSTOP]

I got an aftermarket exhaust manifold for my 5sfte setup which I believe was designed off of a sw20 instead of a 185 block and am having an issue with clearnce with the alternator braket, pretty much the manifold tells me that an extra bolt goes in there and the braket is telling that aint gonna happen. I am assuming that it is due to the difference between the 185 and sw20 alternator brakets and the number of bolts for the exhaust manifold. My question is really has anyone else had this same problem and did the mr2 bracket fix it for you?? Im pretty sure it will but wanna double check before buying one.

Thanks
NVR

[Dunners]

I've got a stock 3sgte manifold off a mr2 and the same thing happened to me, 1 extra bolt on each side, nothing the trusty hack saw couldn't fix

[presure2]

common problem with those cheapo aftermarket manifolds.
break out the grinder

[NEVERSTOP]

Well it isnt really a cheapo one.. not terribly expensive but pricey enuf to not wanna cut it. Has any one tried the MR2 bracket?

[presure2]

unless its a full-race 1200$ manifold, its a cheapie.

[NEVERSTOP]

LOL well its a cheapie then... regardless though I'd rather not cut it, guess I'll get my hands on MR2T bracket and see if it works ifnot, welll then I gotta cut it

[rjbibeau]

i had to do it to my stock 185 manifold i just took a plasma to it. i i have two hole not being used no biggie

[NEVERSTOP]

Its not the holes I'm worried about its the potential resale value if I ever deside to drop the 5sfte project

[Punch]

any pics

[NEVERSTOP]

Pretty sure I posted one in my profile of the Exhaust mani, turbo and downpipe assembly


Also had another ?... Has anyone tired using the 3sgte turbo stay with the 5sfte? I was looking on my blown motor last night and it appears that it has the same holes as my 3sgte block had for the stay but it coulda been a motor mount hole, it was a little hard for me to see cuz the motor is wedged into a wooden rolly cart right now and the sides kinda block everything in the area


Thanks
NEVER-

[presure2]

Pretty sure I posted one in my profile of the Exhaust mani, turbo and downpipe assembly


Also had another ?... Has anyone tired using the 3sgte turbo stay with the 5sfte? I was looking on my blown motor last night and it appears that it has the same holes as my 3sgte block had for the stay but it coulda been a motor mount hole, it was a little hard for me to see cuz the motor is wedged into a wooden rolly cart right now and the sides kinda block everything in the area


Thanks
NEVER-

im not using mine, but if you can get it in there, i HIGHLY reccomend you use it, ive already cracked my DP twice, and thats WITH the support bracket in, too...lol

[Punch]

custom cast iron or stell DP

[NEVERSTOP]

Wanna sell my yours Manny?? Mine went with the 3sgte so I need one now

lemme know
Thanks
Never-