st165 to st185turbo/manifold OPTION 2 *updated*

[//Zee-Roh//]

Now did you need 2 SETS of 2 manifold gaskets...or just the 2 gaskets that make up 1 set?

[d1alltrac]

Now did you need 2 SETS of 2 manifold gaskets...or just the 2 gaskets that make up 1 set?

If you are using a spacer you'll need 2 sets of gaskets.

[//Zee-Roh//]

Can I use a felpro one of the mani-to-spacer side? I think they have felpro's in stock, and I already have 1 set of steel dealership gaskets...

[88st165]

^yeah thats what i did and its held up just fine. alot cheaper too!

[hacker_720]

ok, I got to get in on this, I have a ST185 with a 1st gen 3SGTE and a second gen Turbo, with an ATA interheater. and my wastegate arm touches the bolt. it is fully closed, but it is actaually touching the bolt. So i don't know how luke has lots of clearing and others don't have any, and I mine works, but touches. I will get some pics tonight so we can compare.

[//Zee-Roh//]

How the HECK did you guys get the dp off? I can't get the blace bolt that's holding it on next the one of the engine mounts...any tips? That's the only bolt left, and it's driving me CRAZY!!!

[d1alltrac]

How the HECK did you guys get the dp off? I can't get the blace bolt that's holding it on next the one of the engine mounts...any tips? That's the only bolt left, and it's driving me CRAZY!!!

Liquid wrench, pb blaster, do you have a compressor and an impact wrench/gun? turn up the boost on the compressor

[//Zee-Roh//]

Finally got it off, but damaged my PERFECT condition radiator in the process. I literally went made and ripped it off LOL.. Some pretty big fuckin' dents in it....I'm SOOOOOOOOO pissed off.

[hacker_720]

it's ok man a rad only cost like $6211534.21. I know how you feel mine is all busted to hell too.

[//Zee-Roh//]

It's just the fact that the rad was in PERFECT condition before this...THAT'S what pisses me off the most.....

[jgdynamics]

reviving the thread but got a q...

so to run an aftermarket dp, such as one made for the st185... we must buy a spacer w/ extended studs to make it work?

or is there another way?

[d1alltrac]

I didn't need a spacer on the DP. It's a little harder to bolt them together but it still works fine. I'm using one of the crappy ebay downpipes

[88st165]

i didnt use any spacer in the end.... but i did try a spacer that was equal in thickness to the manifold spacer and it caused all kinds of clearence issues with the midpipe.... i just use the metal type gasket b/c its slightly thicker than the standard paper type and last alot longer. i am running an aussie d/p....

[Rosco in New Zealand]

Bloody outstanding, I knew it could be done, have done the same thing, but have a wee oil leak that I see can be fixxed (off comes the turbo again....)
Thanks for helping this confused kiwi!

[1Bryce1]

i have the tubular manifold on my st165 and am also doing twin entry but what i find out to be easy and look good is getting braided oil feed and return lines along with adapter i found out about from another build, i would love to show you pictures but i havent done it completely yet.