Is the OBX Turbo Manifold any good?
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Is the OBX Turbo Manifold any good?
has anyone had any problems with the welds on the OBX Turbo manifold? I am looking to buy that manifold but i wanna know if its anygood before i spend the money. Let me know, thanks
OBX sucks period!
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Re: Is the OBX Turbo Manifold any good?
I was told that the manifold itself isnt bad, BUT you have to brace it in order for it not to crack. I think im just going to go with a lovefab manifold. but its a good deal from OBX to have a manifold and downpipe for $400, thats probably why its crap....lol...
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Re: (slammed_gsr)
I had a friend that had one on a ls/v-tec and the mani cracked on the flange line and the waste gate pipe cracked as well, all with in 6 months. they are junk. go some where else and get a mani.
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Re: (g2lsvtec)
I have one for a KA24DE in the shop now, that a customer sent me for a turbo location; Im puzzled at how the thing is even SEALED, ie, exhaust leaks.
I believe its the new style too, ram-horn. So, um...if you like pulling your turbo setup off bi-weekly to get cracks welded, or even to seal the thing from the FACTORY, go ahead and save $200...
I believe its the new style too, ram-horn. So, um...if you like pulling your turbo setup off bi-weekly to get cracks welded, or even to seal the thing from the FACTORY, go ahead and save $200...
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Re: (Tinker219)
Just don't do it man...
Even if it is properly braced and works, I still cringe every time I see a car with one.
Every time I see them on cars at the race track I automatically think the owner of the car is an idiot.
Even if it is properly braced and works, I still cringe every time I see a car with one.
Every time I see them on cars at the race track I automatically think the owner of the car is an idiot.
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Re: (dfoxengr)
my favorite is when i see pictures of these manifolds that ARE braced and still cracked. the brace is like putting a paper towel down on a piece of dog crap in the house, no matter how much you cover it up its still **** inside.
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Re: (JCushing)
ok heres one braced in at least 3 locations (that i can see) cracked re welded, cracked again
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1281153
heres another one, also braced look at WHAT broke here guys its not just the welds, the metal itself is falling apart
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1124632
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1281153
heres another one, also braced look at WHAT broke here guys its not just the welds, the metal itself is falling apart
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1124632
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I had a chance to compare the OBX to the SSAC, and they are NOT the same. The design is slightly different, and the OBX uses MUCH heavier tubing. The welds have awesome penetration also.
-Dustin
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Re: (krustindumm)
yea forsure the OBX DONT COME BRACED AND DO NOT NEED 2 be braced my buddy has a obx ram horn style on his race car...it made 682 WHP and they had NO problems with it so for they love it
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