Ireland engineering

[sk8rpirate]

does anyone have experience with the Ireland engineering turbo manifold?

at $270 it seems to be a bargain but i cant find any reviews on it

http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E36-exhaust/E3646trbomnfld.html

[bmmrr]

looks like spa manifold, wastegate hole is different

[badluckM3]

Never knew this existed. I have a spa and its a bit of a tight fit getting WG tubing in there. Trying to think if this location is any worse/better.

[cragg56]

hmmm. This is intersting. I too never knew this existed. Wish I would have known. For that price I would have given it a shot.

Only thing I see is that they have not cut between each runner on the header flange like SPA has already figured out.

Would be curious to see how this thing performs and/or lasts.

[wazzu70]

Given the quality of other IE parts I would stay far far away.

Almost all their stuff is rebranded. Look at cartech, thats usually who sells them their products.

Either way, IE does not have a reputation for quality.

[cmzwirner]

Given the quality of other IE parts I would stay far far away.

Almost all their stuff is rebranded. Look at cartech, thats usually who sells them their products.

Either way, IE does not have a reputation for quality.

QFT. I wouldnt ever run any IE branded parts on my car.

[SkiFree]

QFT. I wouldnt ever run any IE branded parts on my car.


I work at Ireland Engineering, and love this job. Drive my '71 2002 50 miles a day to work and back. In fact I made that listing on the website. If you have any questions, by all means call or even email me andrewadams@ i e m o t o r s p o r t . c o m . I'm not advertising here, just simply offering clarification.

This crap reputation stuff is kind of getting on my nerves, seems pretty limited to a few specific forums at this point (especially since they're one sided). I'd encourage someone to actually call me or email before making judgment, or if they have a problem to email me as well.

As for all of our bits being re-branded .... I would disagree. Certainly the radiators are from overseas along with some other bits and they're priced as such (by all means, show me a US made aluminum radiator for an E36 for under $500). A good many other parts are made by us in the shop or within the states. There are a good number of places even rebranding our bits.

[olsen185]

Given the quality of other IE parts I would stay far far away.

Almost all their stuff is rebranded. Look at cartech, thats usually who sells them their products.

Either way, IE does not have a reputation for quality.

Really? I though everyone was buying their oil dist caps. I didn't realize they weren't good quality. huh

[GG///M3]

I currently have 1 of their motor mounts on my car.

[mulholland]

I work at Ireland Engineering, and love this job. Drive my '71 2002 50 miles a day to work and back. In fact I made that listing on the website. If you have any questions, by all means call or even email me andrewadams@ i e m o t o r s p o r t . c o m . I'm not advertising here, just simply offering clarification.

This crap reputation stuff is kind of getting on my nerves, seems pretty limited to a few specific forums at this point (especially since they're one sided). I'd encourage someone to actually call me or email before making judgment, or if they have a problem to email me as well.

As for all of our bits being re-branded .... I would disagree. Certainly the radiators are from overseas along with some other bits and they're priced as such (by all means, show me a US made aluminum radiator for an E36 for under $500). A good many other parts are made by us in the shop or within the states. There are a good number of places even rebranding our bits.

By a few specific forums, do you mean any and every BMW enthusiast forum I have ever been on? If so, then... yeah it's just a few forums :rofl

[Sr20Tz3]

MILK u got any of that burnt popcorn on ya?

[Hova]

MILK u got any of that burnt popcorn on ya?

:rofl

[SkiFree]

By a few specific forums, do you mean any and every BMW enthusiast forum I have ever been on? If so, then... yeah it's just a few forums :rofl


By burnt popcorn you mean old news, I haven't been here but for the last 2 years and since then I've done my best to help anybody who asks.

I understand I'm not going to change what you think; it is a given and entrenched view for you (and your friends), what I'm saying is that your view on that is regurgitated news at this point. And if someone does run into any issue they are more than welcome to email me.

[chikinhed]

I just ordered engine mounts from Ireland Engineering on the recommendation from Maximum PSI (who is a retailer of their products). I called Ireland Engineering and asked them about the engine mounts that had failed and their reply was that they have changed how the mounts are made to make them stronger. They also noted that the mounts that had failed had been burnt and abused. In my situation, because of the lack of room, the Ireland mount is required to run an S compressor cover with a Steedspeed manifold.

[sumyungguy]

Are there any photos of this manifold installed? I'd like to see the wastegate positioning and overall install.

SkiFree - It would be really helpful if the product description was more informative on the website.

[milKt]

MILK u got any of that burnt popcorn on ya?

yes,
but I dare not show the dark crispy corn
due to the FEAR tactics of the logicpost patrol.

Ireland Engineering stuff has had a sad reputation since I've been visiting the forum here. If their products have improved, then we can search, read, evaluate and judge the results accordingly.
One useful purpose of the forum.

[sk8rpirate]

yes,
but I dare not show the dark crispy corn
due to the FEAR tactics of the logicpost patrol.

Ireland Engineering stuff has had a sad reputation since I've been visiting the forum here. If their products have improved, then we can search, read, evaluate and judge the results accordingly.
One useful purpose of the forum.

No matter what the truth is,
I think that the OP ought to purchase a Supporting Vendorship to promote and defend his company's product here. :(

will do
i'm still shopping around and trying to price everything out before i commit to anything, i don't want to jump into it and have a sub-par parts that will cause my engine to blow.

[sumyungguy]

That's a little much. It not like he's advertising and pushing the brand. I think he was giving an honest personal opinion about where he works. If anything he may be able to shed some light on this manifold.

[Captain Bondo]

That's a little much. It not like he's advertising and pushing the brand. I think he was giving an honest personal opinion about where he works. If anything he may be able to shed some light on this manifold.

+1. Not being able to advertise is understandable - but not being allowed to clarify a question, especially when being called out is a little much.

From my limited lurking about here though I get the sense Milkt tends to lean on the side of stirring up shit that has nothing to do with him though. I think he's kinda... bored, or something. There's always guys like that on forums.

All that said I'd be nervous about the 2 really short runners nearest the "collector" being prone to cracking. A lot of variables come into play with a cast piece, though. I agree it is nice when a vendor has tested their products and has installed pics and actual testing. If it was a "proven" part it could probably command twice the asking price.

[milKt]

From my limited lurking about here though I get the sense Milkt tends to lean on the side of stirring up shit that has nothing to do with him though. I think he's kinda... bored, or something. There's always guys like that on forums.



I edited my posts if you hadn't noticed,

Kenny, meet mirror. Eat crow.

[Captain Bondo]

Good job on the edit. Sometimes I do want to have a little cry when I see so much commentary from the peanut gallery - people are just bloodthirsty for vendor-related soap operas here, and so little actual technical contribution. Too much reality TV. Not enough get off the couch, buy some metal, get out in the sunshine, and make something work. But like I said, it's the internet so everything must be considered in context.

[milKt]

re-edited,
I thought you were someone else, sorry.

I gave the Ireland folks the benefit of the doubt in my post. Let's take a second look at their products.


:however, based on the "data", visible in the photos on their website of the manifold,
the WG definitely isn't placed in an ideal location. Maybe it's worth the $250 of boost. IDK

[sumyungguy]

Yeah the WG location doesn't seem "right"...

[Captain Bondo]

WG location actually looks quite good for a cast manifold to me.... reasonably close to the turbine flange, and less (albeit only,slightly, but what are ya gonna do) than perpendicular to the flow at the collector outlet. Sure the angle could be shallower but I've seen and have built plenty of tubular manifolds with similar geometry that work well. The more unfortunate thing is it uses the nasty old 2 bolt style wastegate.

I built this manifold for a guy with a GT35R. It will putt around at 15psi with no creep, no probs, very similar geometry.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/WatsonFab/rsi/DSC01763.jpg

[YellowBed]

So if you guys see pictures of this manifold with wastegate fit GOOD.
Would you buy it?

[cmzwirner]

Honestly?

I have seen too many of IE's products fail. I wouldnt feel comfortable buying this manifold at all.

Someone should be a guinea pig. Maybe this is a good product?