just a quick fyi, JGS now has a new version for SR, an equal length style, it is same fitment as the jgs log, as in you could change them out cuz it uses the same jig and placement. it looks like it will flow a little better, even though phase 2 was on a log i think. im probably going to go with that manifold way down the road. its fairly cheap too and jgs is real quality from what ive seen.
anyways, before the other one got loxored, i want to say
"imitation is the greatest form of flattery"
with that said:
"if something is proven to work, use it"
i dont think anyone will get pissed that you copied their setup. i wouldnt be, esp if it was good and worked. for one it will tune easier since they can give you pointers, and you will at least know that its worked for them and it shouldnt be too hard to work for you. now copying someone exteriorly/appearance wise might not have the same feelings (unless ur going for 'confusing twins' setup)
as for SR being premade, yeah i guess but i will say that it is easier to get a KA-T running than it is for an sr swap...now before people get pissy about that statement, ill add that it is easier to get an SR running RIGHT/RELIABLE than it is a KA-T. thats fact. there are exceptions (maf hack works great for basics, some people have troublesome sr swaps [i.e. might also be due to sloppy install]), but for the most part its easier to bolt on ka parts and run around, but its easier on the stress with an sr. i just have too many paranoia issues with trying to beat on my ka-t, knowing that 95k with 40k harder miles (me owning the car) and a motor NOT built for boost (9.5:1cr, etc etc) that someday im gonna have problems. again, exceptions (dennis, TY, greaser). but ive already blabbed too much ka vs. sr and i shouldnt cuz i hate vs. talk.
mike, i understand your mix and match but i dont understand the names is that who youre claiming to "copy" by using that part? im just curious, cuz taylor wasnt the 1st to have an n1 and thats dime a dozen in 240 land, and most of that stuff is, minus gt3040 and some of the more rarer used parts like the e11 and such i do understand that. but like i said, go with something that works.
as for me, i dont care if anything requires more thinking or not cuz
in the end if its faster it doesnt matter.
also good meeting you, jdm s14 (broke 12s!!!!), jonas, and the other peoples i didnt remember and stuffs. nissans repped decently for what we had out there. john has given me inspiration for how a basic setup with open diff in a heavier, non gutted s14 can run low 13s (while blowing pipes off still). awesome.