OP,
I was in ur shoes, did lots of research, and this is the conclusion I came to, U either invest in a nice tubular mannifold or stick with a ported one. $$$$ is the factor here.
GL!

 

Besides the cost people buy those for the looks.. They look great right now but in 2 months its going to be burnt up and look like crap.. If that is your reasoning, then really dont bother...

Cheers!

 

Guys don't worry I'm not gonna run this manifold on my car, a good manifold is the last piece in my set-up that I need IMO so I'll probably run one of the GOOD tubulars in the future(Full-Race, ETS, Shearer), there's just not enough solid testing to make me lean one way or another.

 

Thanks for looking out! Why buy an Ebay manifold when we can Extreme Port your stock manifold: $130+shipping which will hold up far better to all the elements!

I have seen an Ebay manifold kill a turbo. Not a good thing, Now your $124 Ebay manifold just cost you 5-10 times that! Also these are not all T-304 SS, the flanges are made of something else which is what causes them to crack all over the place.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

 

I agree with most of the others. Why put a POS on a 30k car.

 

It looks really cheap and like everyone else said it will crack, just go with a ported and coated stocker. Use your money wisely so you dont regret it later.