Yeah i don't want to have a wanky looking huge WRX scoop on the bonnet.

Reverse manifold looks like an interesting option. Is that cheaply and easily achievable? Is their a build thread that show how to install / make one?]

Is it just a question of flipping the manifold over?

Can i still use the std turbo with a reverse manifold?
From the pics i see, they all have those big ass turbo's sticking on the side like. think its called 'angle mount' .