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Originally Posted by Zzsteve
We have an intake manifold in the works currently.
im not sure on the tubular manifold, as it isnt really 'needed' at any normal power level, that the average consumer is currently reaching. most of our customer base prefers lego style parts, and a tubular manifold that will accept any random turbo (for conversation sake, lets say it has a T4 flange) makes that difficult. start mix/matching (or moving) the turbo around, and now you need a custom downpipe, custom charge piping and intake ETC ETC. it gets pretty complex (and expensive) pretty quick, which is why we developed the ZFR (and Z54) line of turbos that utilize the OEM exhaust manifold and location. going this route allows people to piece together their mod list as their budget allows, doing the turbo swap itself last. we have found the majority of LTG owners to not be very technical/experienced with installation, and throwing ANYTHING 'custom' or not a direct OEM style fit seems to cause more problems than it fixes. in the end, a tubular style manifold for this application seems to work best as a 1-off, custom in house build.
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Maybe it could also be something build on personal demand maybe? I personally am completely fine with like a 7163 zfr, but I know some of the younger crowd may like to put a turbo thats too big to spool on there haha.