OBX Intake Manifold
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (h22acivicman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22acivicman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm Useing one On my D16z6 Been useing for about 2 months No Problems... There huge compared to the original...Id Buy it..</TD></TR></TABLE>
any reviews on it?
dynos? butt dynos?
any reviews on it?
dynos? butt dynos?
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (Full-Race Geoff)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Full-Race Geoff »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Do you guys realize that this actually hurts our industry? Its easy to rip something off, the hard part is innovating. Keep ripping off the innovators, and soon there will be only rip offs and nothing new.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Look at how many knock off parts are available for Mustangs and that industry isn't dying becuase of it. It thrived. Making affordable parts for everyone is NOT going to kill the industry but make it more accessable to more people and will help the industry expand. There will never be a replacement for quality and if it wasn't for companies ripping other people off than there would be no motivation to create better parts.
Looks at the flipside of the coin; if one company sells a turbo manifold for $1200 and there was no other competition out there where is the motivation to come up with a better product or even lower the price?
Yeah, ripoff products suck for the buisnesses but are good for average working people like me who have other expenses besides their cars. Better affordable parts means our industry is going to keep getting faster and will get more respect/customers/fans.
bottom line, more affordable parts means more interest in the sport and a growing industry. There's always going to be customers for quality parts but its nice to have options.
Just wait till another company starts copying OBX for the same price and better quality. This will force OBX to lower prices or better products and the cycle continues
Do you guys realize that this actually hurts our industry? Its easy to rip something off, the hard part is innovating. Keep ripping off the innovators, and soon there will be only rip offs and nothing new.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Look at how many knock off parts are available for Mustangs and that industry isn't dying becuase of it. It thrived. Making affordable parts for everyone is NOT going to kill the industry but make it more accessable to more people and will help the industry expand. There will never be a replacement for quality and if it wasn't for companies ripping other people off than there would be no motivation to create better parts.
Looks at the flipside of the coin; if one company sells a turbo manifold for $1200 and there was no other competition out there where is the motivation to come up with a better product or even lower the price?
Yeah, ripoff products suck for the buisnesses but are good for average working people like me who have other expenses besides their cars. Better affordable parts means our industry is going to keep getting faster and will get more respect/customers/fans.
bottom line, more affordable parts means more interest in the sport and a growing industry. There's always going to be customers for quality parts but its nice to have options.
Just wait till another company starts copying OBX for the same price and better quality. This will force OBX to lower prices or better products and the cycle continues
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (igo4bmx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by igo4bmx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh wow
check this out!!!!
looks like a skunk2 copy...
its 200 bucks (which is a tad cheaper than skunk2 IM)</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you're in the market for a Skunk 2 manifold why not just buy the real thing. eBay has them for 220-250 all day long. Save up a little more and buy the real thing whenever possible.
check this out!!!!
looks like a skunk2 copy...
its 200 bucks (which is a tad cheaper than skunk2 IM)</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you're in the market for a Skunk 2 manifold why not just buy the real thing. eBay has them for 220-250 all day long. Save up a little more and buy the real thing whenever possible.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (archmage)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by archmage »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Edit: I'm assuming it's unrealistic to patent designs or in some way prevent flagrant reproduction...?</TD></TR></TABLE>
All depends where its manufactured at...for example consider the following....notice any simularities???
Chery Automobile QQ
Chevy-China Spark
I'm sure you can guess who had all the money for R&D and quality assurance, and who had the ability to knock off. BTW Chery is in no way related/affiliated/owned by GM, and these cars actually compete in the same market.
Edit: I'm assuming it's unrealistic to patent designs or in some way prevent flagrant reproduction...?</TD></TR></TABLE>
All depends where its manufactured at...for example consider the following....notice any simularities???
Chery Automobile QQ
Chevy-China Spark
I'm sure you can guess who had all the money for R&D and quality assurance, and who had the ability to knock off. BTW Chery is in no way related/affiliated/owned by GM, and these cars actually compete in the same market.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (USDMforLife)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDMforLife »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bottom line, more affordable parts means more interest in the sport and a growing industry. There's always going to be customers for quality parts but its nice to have options. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats only true IF the productrs are of decent quality.
thats only true IF the productrs are of decent quality.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (Bob-DC2)
OBX d series manis are made for N/A applications though they seem to have reasonably fat shortish runners 
I could of got one of them for like $99 but got put off perhaps I'll get one and try it on the dyno.. 
I could of got one of them for like $99 but got put off perhaps I'll get one and try it on the dyno..
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Re: (jdmjerk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmjerk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my entire life of modding cars ive seen tons of posts/questions/concerns about obx products.
ive used there parts and some lasted long, some were completely garbage, and some im still using.
yes their products in my opinion are better then stock and the prices are always right.
just remember though; number one rule for modding cars, you get what you pay for.
long story short; if your on a budget obx makes cheap power; just dont be upset if the parts dont last
just my .02 cents as usual
hth!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think you nailed it. the only way we will know which ones are good is when someone tests it, otherwise, consider it to be obx crap as usual. fortunately the intake doesnt endure nearly as much heat/stress as exhaust manifolds so i'd say this one has a much better chance.
"the welds look good!" "it looks strong" "321 stainless is magic steel!" "shiny, shiny shoes!"- please no.
ive used there parts and some lasted long, some were completely garbage, and some im still using.
yes their products in my opinion are better then stock and the prices are always right.
just remember though; number one rule for modding cars, you get what you pay for.
long story short; if your on a budget obx makes cheap power; just dont be upset if the parts dont last
just my .02 cents as usual
hth!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think you nailed it. the only way we will know which ones are good is when someone tests it, otherwise, consider it to be obx crap as usual. fortunately the intake doesnt endure nearly as much heat/stress as exhaust manifolds so i'd say this one has a much better chance.
"the welds look good!" "it looks strong" "321 stainless is magic steel!" "shiny, shiny shoes!"- please no.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (Bob-DC2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bob-DC2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thats only true IF the productrs are of decent quality.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats why I said its nice to have the option. You can buy the cheap parts or the expensive parts. But its nice that the market is expanding.
thats only true IF the productrs are of decent quality.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thats why I said its nice to have the option. You can buy the cheap parts or the expensive parts. But its nice that the market is expanding.
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Re: (XDEep)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XDEep »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think you nailed it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I agree with jdmjerk, also. It's much like buying a domestic automobile, you have to be able to pick and choose to get the good ones.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XDEep »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"321 stainless is magic steel!" </TD></TR></TABLE>
Compared to mild steel, 304, and 316, it is.
I agree with jdmjerk, also. It's much like buying a domestic automobile, you have to be able to pick and choose to get the good ones.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by XDEep »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"321 stainless is magic steel!" </TD></TR></TABLE>
Compared to mild steel, 304, and 316, it is.
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Re: (mekkis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekkis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I agree with jdmjerk, also. It's much like buying a domestic automobile, you have to be able to pick and choose to get the good ones.
Compared to mild steel, 304, and 316, it is.</TD></TR></TABLE>
so even a monkey can weld 321 and it will hold up indefinitely? sounds like heresy
I agree with jdmjerk, also. It's much like buying a domestic automobile, you have to be able to pick and choose to get the good ones.
Compared to mild steel, 304, and 316, it is.</TD></TR></TABLE>
so even a monkey can weld 321 and it will hold up indefinitely? sounds like heresy
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (USDMforLife)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDMforLife »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Look at how many knock off parts are available for Mustangs and that industry isn't dying becuase of it. It thrived. Making affordable parts for everyone is NOT going to kill the industry but make it more accessable to more people and will help the industry expand. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You have some very valid points, but The fact of the matter is We are dealing with a much more Delicate Market. Mustangs have had a good, what 30-40 years to Develope? Given the fact there is much less of a market That we deal with compared to The mustang crowd.
Overall, You get what you pay for IN the end, A lot of you know that.
A good majority of this market is based off of prestige. Take a look at Geoff's post last week on their New Intake Setups. I know for damn sure if I spent The money, time, and effort to produce that It would for sure not be to low-ball everyone else. I think OBX has proven that strategy. Given their name, i dont see the prestige.....
Look at how many knock off parts are available for Mustangs and that industry isn't dying becuase of it. It thrived. Making affordable parts for everyone is NOT going to kill the industry but make it more accessable to more people and will help the industry expand. </TD></TR></TABLE>
You have some very valid points, but The fact of the matter is We are dealing with a much more Delicate Market. Mustangs have had a good, what 30-40 years to Develope? Given the fact there is much less of a market That we deal with compared to The mustang crowd.
Overall, You get what you pay for IN the end, A lot of you know that.
A good majority of this market is based off of prestige. Take a look at Geoff's post last week on their New Intake Setups. I know for damn sure if I spent The money, time, and effort to produce that It would for sure not be to low-ball everyone else. I think OBX has proven that strategy. Given their name, i dont see the prestige.....
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (This One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by This One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You have some very valid points, but The fact of the matter is We are dealing with a much more Delicate Market. Mustangs have had a good, what 30-40 years to Develope? Given the fact there is much less of a market That we deal with compared to The mustang crowd.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What is the main reason why the Mustang market developed... cheap parts. How many times have you heard somebody say "well I can get a fox body mustang and for $1,000 run 12's" People bought the Mustangs cause they were cheap, the Mustangs got fast because the parts were cheap. I'm hoping the same effect would happen to Honda's.
And also we're all complaining about OBX making shitty performance products, but we're forgetting the main point...They ARE performance products. Hopefully other companies will change from making tail lights and windshield washer squirters to more performance products so the import market isn't soo looked down upon. There is nothing wrong with more performance parts.
You have some very valid points, but The fact of the matter is We are dealing with a much more Delicate Market. Mustangs have had a good, what 30-40 years to Develope? Given the fact there is much less of a market That we deal with compared to The mustang crowd.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What is the main reason why the Mustang market developed... cheap parts. How many times have you heard somebody say "well I can get a fox body mustang and for $1,000 run 12's" People bought the Mustangs cause they were cheap, the Mustangs got fast because the parts were cheap. I'm hoping the same effect would happen to Honda's.
And also we're all complaining about OBX making shitty performance products, but we're forgetting the main point...They ARE performance products. Hopefully other companies will change from making tail lights and windshield washer squirters to more performance products so the import market isn't soo looked down upon. There is nothing wrong with more performance parts.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (USDMforLife)
heh... soo many OBX haters in here, but lovers in the OBX LSD post...
The truth of the matter is quality does have alot to do with it, everyone know FR's stuff is top notch on here and we all wish to be able to afford it. But as mentioned most of us can't right now so we get what we can for now untill we can afford the better stuff. Just like everything else noone starts out with the best ****, we gradually upgrade as we go.
it's not a matter of compairing this manifold to FR's, it's a matter of compairing it to stock we have now or anything else on the market for a compairable price...cricket..cricket...
On a side note I'd like to throw in a little dig in about how if a "good company" posted this exact manifold and said it was there new amazing design 90% of the post in here would be commenting on how nice it is, cause everyone would just supose the R&D to be sound. But becuase of the OBX name instantly it is ****...
Lets face it this thing is the same as most "genaric" tube stlye manifold's, most likely the weld and material quality is lesser due to previous experiences with there products, but for $125 if this thing breaks in 6 months it's still a good deal.
The truth of the matter is quality does have alot to do with it, everyone know FR's stuff is top notch on here and we all wish to be able to afford it. But as mentioned most of us can't right now so we get what we can for now untill we can afford the better stuff. Just like everything else noone starts out with the best ****, we gradually upgrade as we go.
it's not a matter of compairing this manifold to FR's, it's a matter of compairing it to stock we have now or anything else on the market for a compairable price...cricket..cricket...
On a side note I'd like to throw in a little dig in about how if a "good company" posted this exact manifold and said it was there new amazing design 90% of the post in here would be commenting on how nice it is, cause everyone would just supose the R&D to be sound. But becuase of the OBX name instantly it is ****...
Lets face it this thing is the same as most "genaric" tube stlye manifold's, most likely the weld and material quality is lesser due to previous experiences with there products, but for $125 if this thing breaks in 6 months it's still a good deal.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (Alstare)
ok let a h23 guy step into the picture here. alot of people here say "you get what u pay for" how much is the venom mani going for $600+. i've seen numerous post about how crappy that mani fitted on h series. so for that instance the 600+ was spend on a crappy product. the only other intake mani for the h23 is JG roughly 300ish if i can remember correctly. unfortunatly i dont know anyone running that mani. so those are the only 3 options for i/m for the h23. obx, venom, and jg. so can someone tell me from a technical point of view as to why the obx wouldnt perform better then the stock mani that has those lovely butterfly's?
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (flip1199)
But then again, alot of poeple spent a bunch of money on one of the popular headers on the board (I think it was SMSP or something, though I could easily be wrong). And yes they gave the most power and they were expensive compared to say a DC header, but now were starting to see that the manifolds are cracking or ripping...
Again I don't recall the exact brand, SMSP may not even be the right name of that company, but anyways I'm sure some will remember the thread about them falling apart.
Again I don't recall the exact brand, SMSP may not even be the right name of that company, but anyways I'm sure some will remember the thread about them falling apart.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (Westrock2000)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Westrock2000 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But then again, alot of poeple spent a bunch of money on one of the popular headers on the board (I think it was SMSP or something, though I could easily be wrong). And yes they gave the most power and they were expensive compared to say a DC header, but now were starting to see that the manifolds are cracking or ripping...
Again I don't recall the exact brand, SMSP may not even be the right name of that company, but anyways I'm sure some will remember the thread about them falling apart.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think it was 10-94, i havent heard of a smsp or hytech header coming apart.
Again I don't recall the exact brand, SMSP may not even be the right name of that company, but anyways I'm sure some will remember the thread about them falling apart.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think it was 10-94, i havent heard of a smsp or hytech header coming apart.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (Bob-DC2)
are the skunk2 manis made more for N/A apps?
for a d series semi budget turbo app would any of you guys recomend this OBX mani? im gonna be taking a fab/welding class so maybe i can re-inforce the mani.
for a d series semi budget turbo app would any of you guys recomend this OBX mani? im gonna be taking a fab/welding class so maybe i can re-inforce the mani.
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Re: OBX Intake Manifold (mugensport9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mugensport9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are the skunk2 manis made more for N/A apps?
for a d series semi budget turbo app would any of you guys recomend this OBX mani? im gonna be taking a fab/welding class so maybe i can re-inforce the mani.</TD></TR></TABLE>
huh?
skunk2 intake manifold is pretty much identical to the oem type r intake manifold. its nice because you can run a ls or gsr head with it.
you shouldnt need to reinforce a cast manifold. ditto with a welded AL. manifold.
for a d series semi budget turbo app would any of you guys recomend this OBX mani? im gonna be taking a fab/welding class so maybe i can re-inforce the mani.</TD></TR></TABLE>
huh?
skunk2 intake manifold is pretty much identical to the oem type r intake manifold. its nice because you can run a ls or gsr head with it.
you shouldnt need to reinforce a cast manifold. ditto with a welded AL. manifold.
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Re: (igo4bmx)
I would, but you can make all the power your stock d series engine can take with the stock mani.... KISS comes to mind though the polished look would be nice. 