Anybody have experience with the "new version" XSpower exhaust manifold.

[CMG]

First off let me say that I know XSpower is crap. But when it is $100 versus a $600 Tomei I'm going cheap (my first choice would be extrude honed stock log mani, but that's $$$ too). Just wondering if people have used them and how the fit is. The new version does not have the old style bracket that connects the two flanges, so I'm wondering how well it will hold up. If no one has used one yet I guess I'll be the guinea pig.

[fast_s13]

i guess your gonna be the guinea pig..... i would never buy any xs power crap i would stick with stock manifold

[CMG]

I am considering just sticking with the stock one. I just bought the XS one because I'm upgrading my turbo and other stuff so I figured I'd go equal length. Just wish there wasn't such a huge difference in price between quality and crap.

[supreamS14]

Someone try this one and let us know how it workshttp://uk.deniz.com/cgi-bin/ci...00015

[CMG]

Eff it, I'm just gonna use it then we'll see. This is the fourth time pulling the mani and turbo anyway, so if it cracks it won't be that big of a deal.

[Koshin]

i guess your gonna be the guinea pig..... i would never buy any xs power crap i would stick with stock manifold

yes

[redsx13]

I have an ebay mani on my car at the moment. it was a good deal. no cracks,but.... the flat surface that seals the mani to your head will not be flat. You will most likely need it machined if you don't want a massive exhaust leak.

[goalguy02]

I used the older style XS power manifold for a year now with no problems. Only thing I hate is how fast the metal discolors. Another good idea is to upgrade the manifold gaskets to true nissan stuff. The crap they include is....umm....crap.

[redsx13]

I used the older style XS power manifold for a year now with no problems. Only thing I hate is how fast the metal discolors. Another good idea is to upgrade the manifold gaskets to true nissan stuff. The crap they include is....umm....crap.

true, i forgot to mention that.

[CMG]

Yeah, those metal/clay sandwich gaskets suck. OEM copper and graphite FTW.

[fenderguitarist]

yeah stay away from the xs crap i got a manifold and it hit the valve cover its goin right back on ebay

[CMG]

Final answer is that it is definitely crap. Same as you, goin back on ebay and I'll take the loss. DO NOT BUY XS POWER ****E!