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I say it's a bad idea. I'm pretty skeptical about buying performance parts on e-bay just because u never know exactly what your buying. That manifold looks like it will crack in no time. Your better off buying one from a more reputable place and paying the extra $$$.
Originally Posted by Evolution23
I have to agree. You just don't know. Better off buying from a respectable and well know place IMO.
. exactly, you dont want to get scammed off some bum on ebay
Well you guys are right most of the time. But that is a SSAutochrome manifold which has been proven to be a very good manifold for the evo's. Back in the days SSAutochrome was crap but since they have change there outlook on things. I know allot of people that have this manifold without any problems. Also they use the thickest walled tubing of any manifold out for the evo. Just thought you should know.
Chris
Chris
I've seen that same manifold and wondered the same thing. I almost bought it until I started looking at more carefully. It may crack it may not. It is supposedly made out of 304 SS, which is ok for manifolds but, is still pretty tough. 321 SS is the best to use for a manifold. Also, who ever made the manifold either does not know that much about widebands and EGT probes or they were just not thinking. The 2 bungs on the manifold were made to install a sensor like a wideband O2 or an EGT gauge (I know because I asked the seller). At first I wasn't sure if they were actual bungs so I asked the seller and sure enough they were. The placement of those 2 bungs can not be in any worse of a spot. To have a wideband properly read the exhaust gases it must be at least 24 inches from either the cylinder head or from the turbo (per PLX Systems and AEM). Also, an EGT gauge also be place just after a turbo or in the manifold where the pipes come together or at least relatively close to that point.
The welds though look well done. As does the point where the pipes come together at the flange. It also looks like they did a good job of keeping with the twin scroll technology of the Evo turbo.
That being said I am still skeptical about the manifold. I guess the only real way to tell is to actually by it and test it out. The bungs can be cut out and the holes could be filled so that really isn't a big concern.
We'll see when the tax returns come back if they are still floating around on ebay
The welds though look well done. As does the point where the pipes come together at the flange. It also looks like they did a good job of keeping with the twin scroll technology of the Evo turbo.
That being said I am still skeptical about the manifold. I guess the only real way to tell is to actually by it and test it out. The bungs can be cut out and the holes could be filled so that really isn't a big concern.
We'll see when the tax returns come back if they are still floating around on ebay
Just to clear somthing up the 2 bumps are not for widebands. They are for the anti-lag support that the JDM evos come with stock. You will see these bungs on the DNP manifolds also. They do this to sell to a wider range of people instead of just a US market. Just thought you would like to know.
Chris
Chris
Originally Posted by fstgvr4
I've seen that same manifold and wondered the same thing. I almost bought it until I started looking at more carefully. It may crack it may not. It is supposedly made out of 304 SS, which is ok for manifolds but, is still pretty tough. 321 SS is the best to use for a manifold. Also, who ever made the manifold either does not know that much about widebands and EGT probes or they were just not thinking. The 2 bungs on the manifold were made to install a sensor like a wideband O2 or an EGT gauge (I know because I asked the seller). At first I wasn't sure if they were actual bungs so I asked the seller and sure enough they were. The placement of those 2 bungs can not be in any worse of a spot. To have a wideband properly read the exhaust gases it must be at least 24 inches from either the cylinder head or from the turbo (per PLX Systems and AEM). Also, an EGT gauge also be place just after a turbo or in the manifold where the pipes come together or at least relatively close to that point.
The welds though look well done. As does the point where the pipes come together at the flange. It also looks like they did a good job of keeping with the twin scroll technology of the Evo turbo.
That being said I am still skeptical about the manifold. I guess the only real way to tell is to actually by it and test it out. The bungs can be cut out and the holes could be filled so that really isn't a big concern.
We'll see when the tax returns come back if they are still floating around on ebay
The welds though look well done. As does the point where the pipes come together at the flange. It also looks like they did a good job of keeping with the twin scroll technology of the Evo turbo.
That being said I am still skeptical about the manifold. I guess the only real way to tell is to actually by it and test it out. The bungs can be cut out and the holes could be filled so that really isn't a big concern.
We'll see when the tax returns come back if they are still floating around on ebay
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Originally Posted by yesevo
what if i use this manifold with stock o2 housing (since it has extra supporting brace to turbo and manifold) do i still have a chance to crack on this manifold?
The only bad point i didnt lik about it is that really it isnt a true race manifold. Even though it is allot better then stock it can be inproved on. Thats the only reason im going with the RNR, AMS, or Full Race manifold. To have longer runners for more torque and to have the bigger piping to gain more flow and spool. Of course those manifolds are all over $1100.
Chris
Originally Posted by 2k4EvoVIII
Well you guys are right most of the time. But that is a SSAutochrome manifold which has been proven to be a very good manifold for the evo's. Back in the days SSAutochrome was crap but since they have change there outlook on things.Chris