If I wanted to upgrade to an FP manifold would I need to modify anything or am I able to just bolt it on?

Goes right on. Replace everything in there while you're at it though. Turbo bolts, gaskets, manifold to head nuts/washers, etc.

Also, take in consideration that you'll be removing the heat shield, if you are still routing your intercooler piping the stock route, it will be exposed to extra heat. I've seen some of the folks wrap their pipes and in my case, I found a heat shield that is specific to stock mani and FP mani.

or turbo blanket like i did, im telling you a world of difference on my car. i can touch the intercooler pipe after runs and the pipe and blanket touch each other.

Where can I find a heat shield that is compatible with the stock manifold and fp manifold?

Would anyone recommend porting service when buying the fp mani?

Here's a link for the heat shield click you do not have to port the FP manifold. It's pretty hogged out compared to a 2g manifold you can polish it out if you want but it's probably not needed, the casting is pretty good there's hardly any imperfections in it.

sadly that shield is not compatible with the factory manifold. If you need one that fits both. i make one. PM me and i will send you pics and info.

Get evan's heat shield, but run the blanket in concert with it for best effect IMO.

there is currently a 2g dsm manifold and an evo 3 16g for sale in of all places the for sale section, a great upgrade and fitting to the direction of your car.

Quoting slugsgomoo:
Get evan's heat shield, but run the blanket in concert with it for best effect IMO.



100% agree with the blanket.

I've got a black manifold blanket and a black ptp 16g turbine blanket coming up for sale very soon. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Thanks but I'm saving my money for a bunch of maintenance repairs and replacements. But if your still selling it by the time I get my car up to my expectations I'll take that offer.