Full-Race ProStock Turbo Manifold
Oct 30, 2006, 02:35 PM
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I wouldn't be too jumpy on the claim it wont crack. Even on very thick manifolds the right combination of events can crack just about any manifold.
Some people haven't cracked the cheap ebay manifold yet.
What thickness metal did they use on this piece? I'd like to know how it compares with my dubiously cheap maxford manifold which is a mere 3mm btw
Some people haven't cracked the cheap ebay manifold yet.
What thickness metal did they use on this piece? I'd like to know how it compares with my dubiously cheap maxford manifold which is a mere 3mm btw
Oct 30, 2006, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
I wouldn't be too jumpy on the claim it wont crack. Even on very thick manifolds the right combination of events can crack just about any manifold.
Some people haven't cracked the cheap ebay manifold yet.
What thickness metal did they use on this piece? I'd like to know how it compares with my dubiously cheap maxford manifold which is a mere 3mm btw
Some people haven't cracked the cheap ebay manifold yet.
What thickness metal did they use on this piece? I'd like to know how it compares with my dubiously cheap maxford manifold which is a mere 3mm btw
Do not compare the Made in China Maxford headers w/ Full-Race. They dont' even come close.
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Oct 30, 2006, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadSpike
I wouldn't be too jumpy on the claim it wont crack. Even on very thick manifolds the right combination of events can crack just about any manifold.
Some people haven't cracked the cheap ebay manifold yet.
What thickness metal did they use on this piece? I'd like to know how it compares with my dubiously cheap maxford manifold which is a mere 3mm btw
Some people haven't cracked the cheap ebay manifold yet.
What thickness metal did they use on this piece? I'd like to know how it compares with my dubiously cheap maxford manifold which is a mere 3mm btw
-Carl
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Oct 30, 2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoAnthony
Red x's is all i see....
Let me know if anyone else is having issues.
-Carl
Oct 30, 2006, 05:41 PM
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I have the full-race kit and love it. Some people just cant afford a premium product. For others like me who have their products, you would be hard-pressed to find any of us who would give it up........ITS THAT GOOD........PEROID.........enjoy your manifold and welcome to a somewhat exclusive club.........RRR
Oct 30, 2006, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rraulston
I have the full-race kit and love it. Some people just cant afford a premium product. For others like me who have their products, you would be hard-pressed to find any of us who would give it up........ITS THAT GOOD........PEROID.........enjoy your manifold and welcome to a somewhat exclusive club.........RRR
-Carl
Oct 30, 2006, 06:11 PM
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please dont think I am flaming your purchase or downing Full Race, the guys make beautiful stuff. But you have to admit, for the price their products demand is it just me or is it ridiculous that you get ugly flame cut flanges? It wouldn't cost but maybe another $20 total for each piece to use some laser cut flanges with nice threaded bolt holes and such. I know for a fact that even Tial offers very reasonable laser cut flanges, their turbine inlet flanges and wastegate flanges are offered with threaded holes. This way you dont have to use a bolt and a nut. You can use a stud and a nut, which is superior by far.
Again, Im not wanting to start anything. Im sure the FR nut swingers have already skipped reading my entire post and have already started a reply, but w/e. This is a discussion forum and I'm simply making discussion.
Again, Im not wanting to start anything. Im sure the FR nut swingers have already skipped reading my entire post and have already started a reply, but w/e. This is a discussion forum and I'm simply making discussion.
Oct 30, 2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TheLab
please dont think I am flaming your purchase or downing Full Race, the guys make beautiful stuff. But you have to admit, for the price their products demand is it just me or is it ridiculous that you get ugly flame cut flanges? It wouldn't cost but maybe another $20 total for each piece to use some laser cut flanges with nice threaded bolt holes and such.
I used the Swain coating on my cast manifold of my previous car, and it's held up to 6 years of abuse with no probs. great product!
Oct 30, 2006, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Spent198
You have to pay a high price for the best product on the market. I obviously disagree with your statement, but to each his own. Geoff from Full-Race has actually recommended Swain-Tech White Lightning coating over all other coatings (including HPC) and I highly doubt it would void the warranty. I will be sure to post my Dyno Graphs once I have the car tuned so everyone can see how much of a "waste of money" this piece really is.
-Carl
-Carl
Oct 30, 2006, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CBRD
we love Swain..
it's functional and the hotness....
cb
it's functional and the hotness....
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Thanks,
Carl
Oct 30, 2006, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeus
He suggested the SwainTech because it is the best...
More importantly, I wanted to show how perfect the welds are!
-Carl
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Oct 30, 2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TheLab
please dont think I am flaming your purchase or downing Full Race, the guys make beautiful stuff. But you have to admit, for the price their products demand is it just me or is it ridiculous that you get ugly flame cut flanges? It wouldn't cost but maybe another $20 total for each piece to use some laser cut flanges with nice threaded bolt holes and such. I know for a fact that even Tial offers very reasonable laser cut flanges, their turbine inlet flanges and wastegate flanges are offered with threaded holes. This way you dont have to use a bolt and a nut. You can use a stud and a nut, which is superior by far.
Again, Im not wanting to start anything. Im sure the FR nut swingers have already skipped reading my entire post and have already started a reply, but w/e. This is a discussion forum and I'm simply making discussion.
Again, Im not wanting to start anything. Im sure the FR nut swingers have already skipped reading my entire post and have already started a reply, but w/e. This is a discussion forum and I'm simply making discussion.
+1
-Adam