Q&a For Bartco Ca18det Turbo Manifold

Started by bartc_j · Sep 28, 2008 · 20postsInvision 2005–09

bartc_jSep 28, 2008, 11:48 pm · #1

This is where u can ask any questions about my manifold. this way it keeps the original listing clean and more visible for everyone
heres the link back to the Bartco Ca18det header
http://www.club-s12.org/forums/index.php?s...=23728&st=0

MagnumSep 29, 2008, 2:07 am · #2

bartc_j @ Sep 28 2008, 11:48 PM
This is where u can ask any questions about my manifold. this way it keeps the original listing clean and more visible for everyone
here the like to the Bartco Ca18det header
http://www.club-s12.org/forums/index.php?s...=23728&st=0

The price you are charging is very reasonable, I'd even go as far as to say it's less than what they are worth. I know I have made manifolds before and know how much work it is.

ArroSep 29, 2008, 3:43 am · #3

takes him awhile lol but OMG is that thing the absolute sex! Bart that is possibly some of your best manifold work, far above the welds in the BMW setup IMO. GREAT JOB!

sideways_s12Sep 29, 2008, 3:53 am · #4

My question is will you be making them for us guys that want to stay single cam I.E. me?

ArroSep 29, 2008, 3:54 am · #5

Since this is a discussion about CA18DET manifolds, ask any questions about the single cam engine in his other thread in "Product Advertisements". And not the CA18DET manifold thread there, either wink.gif

sideways_s12Sep 29, 2008, 4:00 am · #6

so....anyway how good does this flow

ArroSep 29, 2008, 4:02 am · #7

sideways_s12 @ Sep 28 2008, 09:00 PM
so....anyway how good does this flow

He should take the stock CA18DET manifold and this one and flowbench them. Oh wait, he already shipped the first one out. Oh well tongue.gif

sideways_s12Sep 29, 2008, 4:04 am · #8

damn you bart lol

bartc_jSep 29, 2008, 4:30 am · #9

flow how well do full race engineering mani flow well?... it'll flow more then anyone will be able to make with a ca18det

blue streakSep 29, 2008, 10:54 pm · #10

if I cant get mine cleaned up, can you copy mine for me. Mine was fabbed by turbo tom.
If so how much and how long?
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sicjSep 29, 2008, 11:23 pm · #11

this is good to know. I want to upgrade to a 18g/ext. wastegate, so it's good to see you have already worked with a DSM turbo.

It's more money, but better products cost more thumbsup2.gif

bartc_jSep 30, 2008, 12:08 am · #12

blue streak @ Sep 29 2008, 05:54 PM
if I cant get mine cleaned up, can you copy mine for me. Mine was fabbed by turbo tom.
If so how much and how long?
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if i where to copy that i would change the design a bit to make it flow better. now that turbo there is it a divided turbine housing

blue streakSep 30, 2008, 12:23 am · #13

What does "divided turbine" mean?

blue streakSep 30, 2008, 12:52 am · #14

Arro @ Sep 29 2008, 08:43 PM
It's a divider inside the turbine housing to direct gases to different parts of the turbine wheel:

you answered just as I was googling it. thanks
Next dumb question, is that a good thing on such a small engine.

ArroSep 30, 2008, 2:51 am · #15

I think the answer is no, it isn't IMO, but likely someone will disagree with me tongue.gif

bartc_jSep 30, 2008, 5:31 am · #16

divided housing dont really start seeing gains until you start getting into large turbos... and also 6-8cylinder engines where it easier to make manifolds with a 3/4 collector, as well as the divided housing on 6-8cylinder engines also help to take advantage of exhaust pulses better

blue streakOct 1, 2008, 12:37 am · #17

thats odd, It boosts fast and pretty hard( as hard as 5psi will any way). I ve still got to retune for 10psi.

bartc_jOct 1, 2008, 3:18 am · #18

blue streak @ Sep 30 2008, 07:37 PM
thats odd, It boosts fast and pretty hard( as hard as 5psi will any way). I ve still got to retune for 10psi.

what turbo are you runing ie specs and such..

blue streakOct 1, 2008, 1:39 pm · #19

bartc_j @ Sep 30 2008, 11:18 PM
what turbo are you runing ie specs and such..

Ive tried to find out, but from what I could research, it's a turbonetics thats been basterd'ized. Tom had a habit of experimenting with different configurations. I think the compressor is a T3, the exhaust is a T4. the flange looks like a T3 but has a 4in downpipe. I cant find ANY numbers on the housing, just a faded turbonetics sticker. Im sorry for running this thread off topic.

ArroOct 1, 2008, 4:33 pm · #20

Turbonetics (which are Garrett based) T04 series, Some Holset turbos, and some Banks have this design. A T3 with this probably a custom Turbonetics thing. I've seen them before but it's not common.