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Tom Brady · 08-14-2019, 08:09 AM

I am looking into getting the Tomei UEL Headers. But, the kicker is that I plan on going big turbo in the next year. My question is, will I be able to still run the Tomei UEL Headers with my big turbo? I'm not sure if the headers will fit the big turbo, based off I guess each big turbos sizing is different. I'm not sure, thats why I am asking y'all.

Lantanafrs2 · 08-14-2019, 08:20 AM

No they wont

BigTuna · 08-14-2019, 08:20 AM

Short answer: No

A header is for NA or supercharged applications. In a turbo setup, you'll need a turbo manifold.

Howaitoguru · 08-14-2019, 08:22 AM

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I am looking into getting the Tomei UEL Headers. But, the kicker is that I plan on going big turbo in the next year. My question is, will I be able to still run the Tomei UEL Headers with my big turbo? I'm not sure if the headers will fit the big turbo, based off I guess each big turbos sizing is different. I'm not sure, thats why I am asking y'all.

Get the JDL UEL turbo manifold and blank that bitch off.

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Howaitoguru · 08-14-2019, 08:27 AM

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Get the JDL UEL turbo manifold and blank that bitch off.

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You could like get a gasket and some quarter inch sheet metal and fab out a blank plate and use a vice to drill out the holes for the bolts and just torque the bolts down so you have no exhaust leaks. Then when you’re ready for boost you can take the plate off and throw on your turbo kit.

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Tom Brady · 08-14-2019, 08:30 AM

Okay so it's noted if I run the Tomei UEL Headers, I will have to take it off when I go big turbo. If I wanna do headers now, what should I buy, if I am going big turbo here in the near future soon

Howaitoguru · 08-14-2019, 08:36 AM

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Okay so it's noted if I run the Tomei UEL Headers, I will have to take it off when I go big turbo. If I wanna do headers now, what should I buy, if I am going big turbo here in the near future soon

Do what I said which I don’t honestly 100% recommend as I don’t know if anyone has done this. Otherwise you just need to wait.

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Howaitoguru · 08-14-2019, 08:36 AM

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Okay so it's noted if I run the Tomei UEL Headers, I will have to take it off when I go big turbo. If I wanna do headers now, what should I buy, if I am going big turbo here in the near future soon

Or you can buy used and sell later so you get most of your money back.

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Turdinator · 08-14-2019, 08:39 AM

The Ptuning kit uses your existing header in their turbo setup. It is pretty unique tho.

86MLR · 08-14-2019, 08:54 AM

Just wait and don't piss money away

I found no performance gain when I put a Tomei UEL header to replace a catless (punched out) OEM header

I actually reinstalled the OEM header as there was no performance advantage and rhe UEL header was obnoxiously loud

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BigTuna · 08-14-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Howaitoguru

You could like get a gasket and some quarter inch sheet metal and fab out a blank plate and use a vice to drill out the holes for the bolts and just torque the bolts down so you have no exhaust leaks. Then when you’re ready for boost you can take the plate off and throw on your turbo kit.

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What? You're suggesting installing a manifold then blocking it off? Where would the exhaust gasses go?

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Originally Posted by Tom Brady

Okay so it's noted if I run the Tomei UEL Headers, I will have to take it off when I go big turbo. If I wanna do headers now, what should I buy, if I am going big turbo here in the near future soon

If you want to do a header before you go turbo, I'd buy a used one and then resell it when you do the turbo kit. You'd lose less money than buying a new header. You'd still need a tune to gain any performance and clear CEL codes which is another added cost.

Or you could just keep the stock header until you get the turbo kit. No sense in doing an install if you know you're going to turn around and take it back off..

Howaitoguru · 08-14-2019, 09:39 AM

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What? You're suggesting installing a manifold then blocking it off? Where would the exhaust gasses go?

If you want to do a header before you go turbo, I'd buy a used one and then resell it when you do the turbo kit. You'd lose less money than buying a new header. You'd still need a tune to gain any performance and clear CEL codes which is another added cost.

Or you could just keep the stock header until you get the turbo kit. No sense in doing an install if you know you're going to turn around and take it back off..

Nah you’d block off the turbo exit and mount it as if it were a normal header. There’s probably a lot more to it than that.

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Lantanafrs2 · 08-14-2019, 10:23 AM

Save your money

Lantanafrs2 · 08-14-2019, 10:25 AM

There’s probably a lot more to it than that.

Lmao no shit
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08-14-2019, 08:09 AM	#1
Tom Brady Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Drives: 2015 Scion FRS Location: York, PA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tomei UEL Headers I am looking into getting the Tomei UEL Headers. But, the kicker is that I plan on going big turbo in the next year. My question is, will I be able to still run the Tomei UEL Headers with my big turbo? I'm not sure if the headers will fit the big turbo, based off I guess each big turbos sizing is different. I'm not sure, thats why I am asking y'all.

08-14-2019, 08:20 AM	#3
BigTuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 672 Thanks: 258 Thanked 477 Times in 275 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Short answer: No A header is for NA or supercharged applications. In a turbo setup, you'll need a turbo manifold. __________________ 2013 WRB "Build" Thread

08-14-2019, 08:54 AM	#10
86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just wait and don't piss money away I found no performance gain when I put a Tomei UEL header to replace a catless (punched out) OEM header I actually reinstalled the OEM header as there was no performance advantage and rhe UEL header was obnoxiously loud Opinions may vary __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits

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