E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think?
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E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think?
What do you think of it?
Are these any good, it seems like there are tons on e-bay... what about the price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33742
Are these any good, it seems like there are tons on e-bay... what about the price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33742
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Re: E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think? (1 Cam Wonder)
I've never had personal experience so I'm not gonna say there good or bad...
but I've heard bad things about them..."They crack no matter what"
and "Bracing doesnt help it only adds stress to other areas"...
...Just search..
but I've heard bad things about them..."They crack no matter what"
and "Bracing doesnt help it only adds stress to other areas"...
...Just search..
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Re: E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think? (Matrix_Zero)
Generally you get what you pay for but not always. Sometimes things are just overpriced and people are brainwashed into thinking they have to spend x amount of money to get something of decent quality. With that said, the manifold looks great for $170 or whatever it costs and it's stainless steel. The only concern is the design of the header (equal length runners vs non). Certainly looks nicer than cast iron manifolds.
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Re: E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think? (Reelizmpro)
its stainless steel yes, but its not thick enough unless you brace the hell out of it.
a friend of mine had one and it cracked in 1 month of daily driving. i suggest bracing it.
a friend of mine had one and it cracked in 1 month of daily driving. i suggest bracing it.
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Re: E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think? (Reelizmpro)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reelizmpro »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Generally you get what you pay for but not always. Sometimes things are just overpriced and people are brainwashed into thinking they have to spend x amount of money to get something of decent quality. With that said, the manifold looks great for $170 or whatever it costs and it's stainless steel. The only concern is the design of the header (equal length runners vs non). Certainly looks nicer than cast iron manifolds. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, well it applies here. infact, i was just reading today about how a guy had to fix about 10 or so cracks, if you think it looks good now, give it a month and let it start developing these huge holes that you are going to have to weld shut. then tell me if it "looks" better. i'd take any cast iron manifold over that thing.
yeah, well it applies here. infact, i was just reading today about how a guy had to fix about 10 or so cracks, if you think it looks good now, give it a month and let it start developing these huge holes that you are going to have to weld shut. then tell me if it "looks" better. i'd take any cast iron manifold over that thing.
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Re: E-bay turbo manifold for b-series engine, what do you think? (HatchBox)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HatchBox »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">welds dont look so bad.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
certified welder? I sure as heck cant tell how the welds look from the pic without a close up.
Good workmanship and design dosent make up for poor quality.
-Eric
certified welder? I sure as heck cant tell how the welds look from the pic without a close up.
Good workmanship and design dosent make up for poor quality.
-Eric
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bracing the manifold isnt the problem... brace the turbo. runa brace from your block to the turbo and you should be fine. steel doesnt just explode, and its a little thicker than sheet metal.
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Re: (91civicDXdude)
there was ALOT of problems with there older designs. But they redid them and there last batch has been quite good. My friend has one for 6 months 12psi daily and no cracks or signs of any failure. BUT I run turbo and I didnt go with one cause of all the problems. Its your decision though 
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