[Clutchmaster]

http://www.steedspeed.com/

seen these in my new SCC magazine I think I might wanna get one

 

[GO-AUTOWORKS]

shiny log manifold

 

[Clutchmaster]

I like'em that's totally different

 

[GO-AUTOWORKS]

I think a ceramic coated log would be equivalent (my opinion going by what is shown on the site)

 

[Slowhatch]

i dont know about the whole "ultimate turbo performance" but i guess it would look good if you wanted to be different?

 

[Clutchmaster]

that's like some space age shit in your engine bay

 

[98_4drCivic]

i'd rather go topmount personally.

 

[Clutchmaster]

I've just never seen anything like it

 

[gpny]

I have an early development manifold at home from them...

The nice thing about them is that they are machined and have nice smooth runner and a straight path to the turbo...

 

[Clutchmaster]

How much did you pay for it ?

 

[pearl62]

Sweet! I want one! And they're Canadian eh!

 

[csaddict]

Big cast piece of shit.

 

[JoelAllenClear]

Big cast piece of shit.

I'd have to agree. A 2-piece log manifold?

:TD: for the function...
:TU: for the bling.

 

[EGhatchintheham]

Has anyone found out a price on one of these?

 

[gpny]

Big cast piece of shit.

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.

 

[mikeD16Z6]

^true^ A log is not even in the same ballpark as this.

This manifold has runners that smoothly merge into the collector. Log manifolds dont have this.

 

[csaddict]

Do you find it strange that not one single dealer listed even mentions carrying this fine piece of manufacturing?

 

[BLK92_D16]

First impressions... Whoa! Totally, odd, different; but like was stated above, a good design.

Seconds impressions... Don't think I'd run it though; and especially if it's near what gpny said. Nope!

 

[csaddict]

So you would rather have that thing or?

My money is on this.

 

[csaddict]

I remember that guy from way back in the day on HMT. He created an account. Answered some questions about the manifold and then they never sold. He fell off the planet after that until now.