Deepsouthcivic

Guess I'll bump this thread with my setup on this SPA Manifold.








More up to date photo. Dynoed at 369hp 226lb @17psi on 93 octane. No boost creep at all. Precision 6262

efHondefender

how bad are the knock off manifolds? What sort of flaws?

Jeffaj20

280hp 215tq @ 14psi with a slipping clutch, stock block w/ ARP head studs and stage 2 bc turbo cams! Played it safe for now haha

Turbo-LS

iTrader: (4)

You can still buy the spa units. The knock offs aren't terrible though

happyabortion

I got a Real SPA manifold that I bought a good while back but ended up not using. I keep forgetting to post it up, Ill take 200bux for it. way cheaper than what I paid. pm me on here or shoot me a text 4095402605 if anyone is interested thanks!

My computer is bugging out on uploading pics but Ill shoot some up here asap



SOLD!!!!!!!

Turbo-LS

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FYI the knock off manifolds flow like ****. Get a real spa if you plan to make any real power and have a healthy sleeved motor with aftermarket cams. Stock motor should be ok on the knock off with lower power level goals. We're seeing 37-38 psi back pressure at 20 pounds of boost on the knock off and it's doing some really weird **** to the way it runs. Crazy spark blow out. Very late vtec point and super lazy turbo response.

DA-NINE

Might be part of my previous problem

Turbo-LS

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Didn't have this issue with the actual spa manifold but in looking at the knock off the placement of the turbo is the same but the rest of the manifold is different. The runner design and shape is terrible for making bigger power. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone looking to make more than a few hundred hp with stock cams and a bigger turbine housing and wheel to compensate

DA-NINE

Yeah mine turned out to be a replica, I had not done proper research to confirm if it was real or not.

TerrellD

hey how much are these manifolds again?? i see on a SPA's website Turbo Manifolds | SPA TURBO that they are $200 for B series motors but id like the ones that are cocked to the side (like the D series ones are) if you can reply back or message me at cobaltrell@gmail.com for some info id like that and may purchase friday if everything checks out fine

wantboost

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There's only one design for each motor type..

NotARaCist

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<p>I seem to remember there being an adapter flange that &quot;twisted&quot; the D series back into position. &nbsp;Maybe use that on the B series manifold, and that'd give you the twist you want?</p>

Turbo-LS

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I sell the clocking flanges. It works on both b/d manifolds. It's a t3 clocking flange. Really you could use it on any manifold

KevinEF7

Im surprised to hear the knock off top mounts dont have the same runner size and collector etc, any testing or measurements taken or was that simply as seen by eye? There are some D16 knockoffs on ebay for $100 I wanted to buy one for shlts and giggles and try and fit it in a Crx. If it doesnt flow nearly as good as the one sold on there site, I may reconsider

Turbo-LS

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It's very obvious to my eye the design is different. I've had experience with several spa manifolds. It's blatantly different. The runner angle and how it flows isnt designed well. Basically the turbo placement is the same the rest is different. The runners on the spa have a nice angle and the collector are is smooth and swoops back up. The knock off the runner angle is different they kind fire at a wall instead of smooth flowing

VtecCarHauler

I need one if anyone has one for sale.

MadVTI

There's one on eBay uk, it's used. I've just bought one myself to use with a 5858

Turbo-LS

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Looking for a real one my self. Not paying 510 for the one on eBay that's selling new. That's obsurde for a cast manifold. 395 was even a lot

wantboost

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You can order them direct from SPA on their website just FYI.

VtecCarHauler

It is showing as sold out on there site. Otherwise I would have ordered one already.

VtecCarHauler

Yeah I saw that. Actually considering the bottom mount. Seems like the runners are designed like the top mount

Turbo-LS

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Wastegate placement looks like **** though. Prob have creep issues

VtecCarHauler

Yeah, probably. Ive been watching them since they came out. Always been thinking about the design and how it would work on my road course / streetcar. You are the only person that Ive heard of with real experience. Should have got one a longtime ago.

95_EG_B18C1

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decent manifold... much rather Go-Autoworks.

SQ is the SQUAD

years later, here i am putting together an ac/ps eg b18c t3/t4 with clocking flange. turbo does not clear the hood. i really dont want to cut the hood but that looks like it may be my only option.