...would someone need to retune the car when new headers come into play? quick and dirty tech question

 

from what i have read, No....

 

unless you are going with a different turbo, or want something prettier than stock, save your $$ on replacing the manifold....not worth the time/expense

 

It was not that hard to replace, and it was not that exspensive. I did it with the SSautochrome+jet hot coating. It's sounds better and looks better. As far as performance I'm not sure. I did not get a reflash yet and am having no problems, but I am planning on getting one soon.

 

are there places who polish and jetcoat the stock one?

 

Buschur used to port and jet coat, but I'm not sure if they still do. Anyone thinking of this can shoot me a PM because I have an extra OEM ex manifold.

 

weight savings? seems would be pretty big, 20-30 lbs? I had that dang thing off and it weighed a bunch, but don't know how much the ss mani weighs