Is this manifold crap? - The cheap Ebay stuff
Aug 23, 2006, 08:18 PM
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Is this manifold crap? - The cheap Ebay stuff
I see these all the time on Ebay. And I've read a post or two about the Megan manifolds. Some seem to like it.
Are these worth the money - or should I just pony up for the nice stuff. To me, the runners and welds look pretty good. I could use some guidance here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...QQcmdZViewItem
Are these worth the money - or should I just pony up for the nice stuff. To me, the runners and welds look pretty good. I could use some guidance here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...QQcmdZViewItem
Aug 23, 2006, 08:37 PM
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My Ebay Manifold cracked between 3 and 4 months old.
Many locals are using the Megan and they seem to be holding up good. One member's Megan cracked, but I think there were other circumstances that helped it to crack.
I am currently using the Grouppe-S.
All three of this manifolds are about the same price range.
Many locals are using the Megan and they seem to be holding up good. One member's Megan cracked, but I think there were other circumstances that helped it to crack.
I am currently using the Grouppe-S.
All three of this manifolds are about the same price range.
Aug 23, 2006, 08:47 PM
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megan manifolds are pretty popular i dont hear about many problems...i would jsut buy it from a reputatable person so if there is a problem they could handle it for you... scott from ttp is a cool guy...i hear a lot of positive feedback about him and zeus sells them too and he's a great guy too, very quick and cheap from my understanding
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Aug 24, 2006, 03:46 AM
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OK - that's good info. So for about $200, the Megan and GrouppeS work just fine.
Any other manifolds in this range that might be good to consider?
Any other manifolds in this range that might be good to consider?
Aug 24, 2006, 06:17 AM
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if you're going to spend $200, why not just get the ported/coated stock mani from Buschur. it's proven to make more power and has stock reliability. i have the ebay mani on right now but i'm in the process of porting my stock mani and getting it coated.
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Honda -
The Buschur OEM makes more power than the aftermarket manifold? Or - just more power than OEM (obviously).
Hmmm.. maybe I could get mine Extrude Honed and port-match it myself. I was just under the impression equal length aftermarket manifolds produce more hp.
The Buschur OEM makes more power than the aftermarket manifold? Or - just more power than OEM (obviously).
Hmmm.. maybe I could get mine Extrude Honed and port-match it myself. I was just under the impression equal length aftermarket manifolds produce more hp.
Aug 24, 2006, 10:25 AM
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Honda -
The Buschur OEM makes more power than the aftermarket manifold? Or - just more power than OEM (obviously).
Hmmm.. maybe I could get mine Extrude Honed and port-match it myself. I was just under the impression equal length aftermarket manifolds produce more hp.
The Buschur OEM makes more power than the aftermarket manifold? Or - just more power than OEM (obviously).
Hmmm.. maybe I could get mine Extrude Honed and port-match it myself. I was just under the impression equal length aftermarket manifolds produce more hp.
Aug 24, 2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by honda-guy
if you're going to spend $200, why not just get the ported/coated stock mani from Buschur. it's proven to make more power and has stock reliability. i have the ebay mani on right now but i'm in the process of porting my stock mani and getting it coated.
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dont get it. i went with the jic when i got my evo cracked after a few months. got my stocker ported and polished and barely noticed a difference between the 2. 200 bucks is a great price but i wouldnt recommend it.
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Originally Posted by honda-guy
if you're going to spend $200, why not just get the ported/coated stock mani from Buschur. it's proven to make more power and has stock reliability. i have the ebay mani on right now but i'm in the process of porting my stock mani and getting it coated.
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I as well have an Ebay Manifold, but had it rewelded on the inside seams and a little on the outside to reinforce it. Then I had it ceramic coated. Lasted almost 8 months now, with no problems!
The only STRONG recommendation, do NOT USE those POS crap gaskets they give you with the manifold. Get new stockers, they are INFINITELY better.
The only STRONG recommendation, do NOT USE those POS crap gaskets they give you with the manifold. Get new stockers, they are INFINITELY better.