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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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I'm new to Hondas (Toyota guy... MR2 specifically), but I'm about to get an EG hatch to build up. Always wanted to build a Honda

Anyways, I'm looking for the best bang for the money turbo manifold.

I found this and it looks very well priced. If there is something that's better for the money please post it. Thanks a bunch.

http://www.pfabrications.com/inc/sdetail/296
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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spoolinperformance.com

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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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thank you *thumbs up*
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Im running Phills top mount and i love it ^^^^
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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build one yourself.. otherwise bend over for the guy with a tig
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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i say it kind of depends on your power goal, spoolin is awesome though
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by hmong337
I'm new to Hondas (Toyota guy... MR2 specifically), but I'm about to get an EG hatch to build up. Always wanted to build a Honda

Anyways, I'm looking for the best bang for the money turbo manifold.

I found this and it looks very well priced. If there is something that's better for the money please post it. Thanks a bunch.

http://www.pfabrications.com/inc/sdetail/296
Cant go wrong with Pfab. Spoolin is the cheaper alternative w/o sacrificing any quality.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Full-race, spend the money once and get the best the first time around.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by blinx9900
i say it kind of depends on your power goal, spoolin is awesome though
just would like a nice street/strip car. i'd say around 400'ish hp. something that i could drive everyday and get groceries with too. i think a log manifold would be sufficient for what i'm planning.

thanks guys.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hmong337
just would like a nice street/strip car. i'd say around 400'ish hp. something that i could drive everyday and get groceries with too. i think a log manifold would be sufficient for what i'm planning.

thanks guys.
While a log manifold will work, it will be much easier to make the 400whp with an "tubular" style manifold. A longer runner set-up such as a top-mount or ramhorn manifold will generally net higher peak numbers at the sacrifice or some spool time while a log manifold design generally doesn't flow as well but will have a slightly better spool time.

However, a "miniram" or "quick4" as phil calls it are kinda best of both worlds and won't break the wallet. They are almost equal length manifolds but don't utilize very long runners, so they flow well/ have great wastegate placement and help spool quicker than ramhorn/topmount syle manifolds.

Obviously budget will play a role, but if you are really considering hitting 400whp you might want to consider something other than a log manifold as it will make the job much easier. Plus they look cooler.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Quick4AC manifold here from spoolin performace. In the process of yanking the old engine out and in with the new mild built one. And what motor you plan on running?
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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id avoid neukin though after a bad experience
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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It depends on what your goals are for this car. Everyone's opinion of "best bang for buck" is different. Me personally, I think a "shorty" style manifold you can pick up for 500 bucks is more than worth it for an excellent powerband in the 300-350whp range, if mated with the right turbo. I have the SLS Shorty manifold on my car and I LOVE IT. You can get it brand new with a dp and dt for $700.00 I think.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by marcj
build one yourself.. otherwise bend over for the guy with a tig
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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ive prolly gotten lucky finding mine, but a cheap ramhorn you cant go wrong with. just do your research. spoolinperformance makes great stuff. however, i got my CRPTurbo Ramhorn from a friend for under $300. Its not the prettiest, but its sturdy and should hold up for years to come and easily makes 500whp with a 38mmgate.

this is really something you dont want to cheap out on, so youre doing the right thing so far...
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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SPA top mounts are pretty nice for the money. There are quite a few guys running big turbos with them and making very good power.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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got a quick 4 spoolin manifold...cant go wrong with the price of his manifold...
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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I run REV HARD cast manifold making 650WHP@23psi.
my vote goes for cast manifold. cheap and reliable
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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check straightlinespecialties they have some pretty good ones also

http://straightlinespecialties.com/s...hp?cPath=23_31
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by miller
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