Any one running this manifold?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

I'm curious how it holds up. I've heard some horror stories about aftermarket manifolds


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lots of people run that manifold, it is the same one as every other ebay mani.......

keep the stocker it is better.

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hit up the eBay thread in the stickies, alot of reviews in there

the elbow looks as though it'd hit the steering column on LHD cars IMO. everything else looks good.

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ca18detgabby wrote:keep the stocker it is better.
yes

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I was unaware the ebay manifolds were all the same. I already bought that setup, but don't want the manifold to drop a weld and bust up my turbo; which I don't know how that happens or why there are welds on the inside of the manifold, but I heard that here somewhere.

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im running a CXRacing "eBay" manifold and the insides of the runners were ground down and have support brackets on the turbo flange and each individual runner. its a good piece and is really nice.

stock manifold = quicker spoolequal length = better top end

its your decision

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Better top end is what I'm looking for. I don't know what maker to call this manifold though.

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their feedback is pretty good, so id feel "somewhat" confident with your purchase. hopefully everything works out for ya.

when you get everything, it'd be great if you posted a review in the eBay thread.

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When I get everything I'm gonna post about it everywhere possible!!! I made a mistake by having a shop do the work. And nearly 18months later don't even have an engine!!! I'm working with my lawyers now to get my money back so I can just do the swap myself.

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Can't really complain about quality for the price but they make your motor sound like s***. And by all accounts you get faster spool outta the stock log-type.

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Buddyworm wrote:Can't really complain about quality for the price but they make your motor sound like s***. And by all accounts you get faster spool outta the stock log-type.
my motor sound nice

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I guess it's a matter of opinion. To me the equal length manifolds make it sound less like an engine and more like a really pissy sewing machine.


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