http://www.skunk2.com/engine-3.php?detail_id=4
and now blox is coming out with one


but i cant even find where to purchase the skunk2 one from?

 

Skunk2 has been talking about that composite manifold for YEARS. Last I heard, it had some issues w/ cracking.

 

Skunk has publically said that they will not be producing the composite manifold.

 

really? maybe they took it down after the cracking issues but like 6 months ago or so i swore i saw a composite manifold from s2.

 

i did too.

composite they mean carbon fiber?

what about the plastic that the honda uses on new engines why isnt there any aftermarket ones available, arent they lighter as well?

 

They have a lot of problems with the plastic maintaining its "composure" during its life of heating and cool down cycles. Even oem has some issues with gaskets leaking because of the plastic warping over time. It has a lot of benefits but it isn't as stable as metal in the long run.

 

fords had alot of problems with em for the same reasons. cracking and warping as said above ^^

if it makes ya feel any better they do make a black one. still aluminum but itd look nice.

 

support bracket wouldnt help?

 

My honda fit has a plastic manifold and im about to roll 100k on the odo with no issues...i find it hard to believe skunk couldnt workout the issues....not to worried though as a blox rep told me they will be selling theirs asap

 

If OEM companies like Ford and GM can have problems with them, so can Skunk. That doesn't mean it's impossible to make a composite manifold that works for a long time without problems but it also doesn't mean it's easy either.