Steedspeed manifolds
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shiny log manifold
I like'em that's totally different
I think a ceramic coated log would be equivalent (my opinion going by what is shown on the site)
that's like some space age shit in your engine bay
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i'd rather go topmount personally.
I've just never seen anything like it
How much did you pay for it ?
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I'd have to agree. A 2-piece log manifold?
:TD: for the function...
:TU: for the bling.
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Has anyone found out a price on one of these?
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Nope it's actually a 2 pieces of BILLET STEEL with MACHINED RUNNERS that are WELDED Together.
You're going to have a hard time finding ANY manifold that has such smooth and straight runners... I got my prototype on ebay... 80$... I don't use it, my setup's done... I just bought it to study the design, and maybe modify it for a future twin scroll setup.
My versions weighs 20lbs and looks a LOT heavier than the production version which probably wights about the same as a cast manifold. A standard cast turbo manifold weighed 17, and an SSAC weighed around 12... We compared them when we did MikeD16z6's new turbo setup.
Compared with a tubular or cast manifold, here's my assesment:
Pro's:
- Precision machined runners and collector make for minimal bends, and maximum velocity to minimize lag.
- No tubing misalignment issues
- No casting imperfections
- very sturdy and very little risk of cracking.
Cons:
- Cost - I bet it's over 400$
- VS. a tubular manifold, this is NOT Equal length so it will flow less at high RPM's. (UNLESS they did a flow analysis and modified the runner diameters to equalize the exhaust pulses which would help reduce the flow issues that they inherently face with a non EL design...)
A lot of you guys make assumptions and jump on bandwagons just by looking at pictures with no actual knowledge... :TD:
Props to those that can think outside the box and come out with truly innovative ideas.
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