what is the best material for a manifold?
07-30-2003, 09:36 AM
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what is the best material for a manifold?
I have been doing some research and came across this ebay auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...56616 and it says that it is made from tubular steel and that cast iron isn't good. I thought most manifolds where made of cast iron because it was better. Anyone want to clarify this for me?
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07-30-2003, 09:43 AM
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Re: what is the best material for a manifold? (beefpigs)
I'd rather have cast iron. But I dont.
BTW... aren't most turbine housings cast iron?.. except for some of the big dollar ones which may be cast stainless steel or something.
People rarely have problems with their turbine housings falling apart, and those things get hot.
BTW... aren't most turbine housings cast iron?.. except for some of the big dollar ones which may be cast stainless steel or something.
People rarely have problems with their turbine housings falling apart, and those things get hot.
07-30-2003, 09:51 AM
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Re: what is the best material for a manifold? (mos)
those things are terrible to be honest. the metal is 16 guage and cracks really bad at every weld from looking at my friends.
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Re: what is the best material for a manifold? (beefpigs)
Mine is made out of wood, no problems yet. Steel is fine, if its a high quality...that looks like it will crack at any decent amount of boost. Cast is strong!!
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