cheap "d" manifolds, worth it at all?

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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Default cheap "d" manifolds, worth it at all?

the cheap equal length manifolds on ebay and other sites for around 100-150. are these worth it all, i looking to do a low boost setup on my "d". so i would think these are ok for that. like only running 6-7 psi. its either this or a hf manifold setup. and most want 75-90 for just the adapter plate. im really sorry if this has been posted before or if there is a problem with this post.
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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no they suck, search ssautochrome on any internet car forum on the internet.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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ss autocrap
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 04:59 AM
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Default Re: cheap "d" manifolds, worth it at all? (a1320honda)

just listen to the old saying... "U get what u pay for". In order to make good reliable power u are just going to have to spend money. Thats all there is to it. There is no way around it.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:15 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Honda_Tengoku &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just listen to the old saying... "U get what u pay for". In order to make good reliable power u are just going to have to spend money. Thats all there is to it. There is no way around it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

not really

my HF manifold was free
my turbo was $26
and my engine is built with 1200

is overated
i say look at quality


and for a low setup, a SS autochrome is OK
my buddy has one on hsi turbo B16 and its fine
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:02 AM
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just get an hf/cx/std. you can pick them up for around 50 shipped. throw on an adapter plate and your good to go.

perfect for hmt setups
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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i have the hf manifold, but the adapter plates are expensive and hard to find
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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actually the adapter plates arent hard to find at all. pm bmc racing, you can get it for almost any hf combo.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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for what kind of price do you know? like i said, price is an issue too.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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Yeah, mine was all of 54 bucks...
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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i make them

i charge 49 and shipping
normally shipping is $6 with delivery confirmation thru USPS priority

if u guys make a group buy (around 3-4), i can knock $10 off

i also make the downpipe flange
the CRX and 4G Civic needs it to make a custom downpipe to clear the front xmember


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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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spend a little extra get a lovefab or something
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Timmay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">spend a little extra get a lovefab or something</TD></TR></TABLE>

Nice try buddy.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Timmay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">spend a little extra get a lovefab or something</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol, somebodies gottat by this guys lovefab
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDM 4G VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
not really

my HF manifold was free
my turbo was $26
and my engine is built with 1200

is overated
i say look at quality


and for a low setup, a SS autochrome is OK
my buddy has one on hsi turbo B16 and its fine</TD></TR></TABLE>

Finally someone is on the same road as me. Pretty much there wont be an existant word of, "discount" "hot deals" "mass production = cheaper" "bargain"....etc For poor people like me... I know those word by heart, thats where i tend to used them, where ever i go..

Been boosting for 3 months now. No problems whatsoever... Ive seen few other local guys with it.. Also no problems what so ever.. Braced or not. Still very good..
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1zexxedcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

lol, somebodies gottat by this guys lovefab</TD></TR></TABLE>

ahaha so true....if it was a/c compatible i would have bought it a while ago
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by synik &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Been boosting for 3 months now. No problems whatsoever... Ive seen few other local guys with it.. Also no problems what so ever.. Braced or not. Still very good.. </TD></TR></TABLE>


so does that mean you know people who have used these and are saying there ok? is that what your saying?
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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Default Re: cheap "d" manifolds, worth it at all? (synik)

&lt;--rockin' the HF/adapter plate as well

Cheap and proven.
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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ive got the hf mani w/ adapter plate.. i love it..who needs a fancy header ... not me
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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I heard of someone making a adaptor plate to use with the HF manifold that allowed a/c to be used. Is this true?
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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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I ended up throwing my ssautochrom (ebay) manifold in the trash 4 months after i bought it. I also repaired and braced it 4 times.

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