Notices
Scion tC 1G Forced Induction Turbo and supercharger applications...

Sound Performance/Ebay Manifold???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:24 PM
  #1  
CRAracer05's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 238
From: Youngstown, Ohio
Default Sound Performance/Ebay Manifold???

So this manifold on ebay looks just like the sound performance one has anybody tried it? I'm just wondering how good the fitment is I realize the quality is probably real crappy but I love the looks of this manifold and i could always have it rewelded and reinforced.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Downp...mZ230289407510

http://www.spracingonline.com/store/...Turbo_Kit/3231
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:41 PM
  #2  
Crayola_G's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 916
From: Miami, FL
Default

Ehhhh i would not trust it, if your gona go with getting a manifold on ebay stick with a cast iron, those welds hold better IMO. from the price of that t304 steel welded manifold u linked us too smells crackage.
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:53 PM
  #3  
B_Real45's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,603
From: South Florida
Default

Originally Posted by Crayola_G
Ehhhh i would not trust it, if your gona go with getting a manifold on ebay stick with a cast iron, those welds hold better IMO. from the price of that t304 steel welded manifold u linked us too smells crackage.
Cast iron manifolds don't have welds... hence the casting process..
Old Sep 9, 2008 | 11:58 PM
  #4  
java09's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Premium Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,187
From: You All Ready Know_..
Default

^^ and you just got served by b real..

SHAMWOW!
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:02 AM
  #5  
ippskidder's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
1UP Crew
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,138
Default

lmao...

shamwow?!!?! That dude in the commercial looks mighty odd =p
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:04 AM
  #6  
Crayola_G's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 916
From: Miami, FL
Default

lol woah ur right my head up my culo, but i still believe the ebay cast iron mani's hold better than the t304steel 1's
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:12 AM
  #7  
java09's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Premium Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,187
From: You All Ready Know_..
Default

^^ haha no worries man.. figured that much and yeah the guy in shamwow commercial scares me..
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:14 AM
  #8  
jackotamo's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 443
Default

man and it comes with and up pipe!
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:15 AM
  #9  
java09's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Premium Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,187
From: You All Ready Know_..
Default

you didnt know about that new hotness?? dp is so last year....

its all about going up now.. totally
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:17 AM
  #10  
Crayola_G's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 916
From: Miami, FL
Default

subbie style ftw.
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:25 AM
  #11  
java09's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Premium Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,187
From: You All Ready Know_..
Default

yesssssirrrrrrrrrr
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:52 AM
  #12  
jackotamo's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 443
Default

gee golly how does that work!
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:54 AM
  #13  
jackotamo's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 443
Default

oh yeah and dont get that kit unless you want leakage like a kotex thats overflowing.
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:30 PM
  #14  
CRAracer05's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 238
From: Youngstown, Ohio
Default

Well does anybody know if sound performance will sell just there manifold and downpipe?? I just really don't like the size of their intercooler,size of injectors,tuning method or the location of the stock maf in their kit, but the manifold setup is amazing.
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:30 PM
  #15  
jackotamo's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 443
Default

You can ask, it doesnt look like it would be a problem to.
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:09 PM
  #16  
ChicagosFinest's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
OhioScions
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 553
From: Orlando
Default

Originally Posted by B_Real45
Originally Posted by Crayola_G
Ehhhh i would not trust it, if your gona go with getting a manifold on ebay stick with a cast iron, those welds hold better IMO. from the price of that t304 steel welded manifold u linked us too smells crackage.
Cast iron manifolds don't have welds... hence the casting process..
...
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 03:36 PM
  #17  
yellowxhoodie's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member

Trader
SL Member
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 13,746
From: LOWLOW Chicago
Default Re: Sound Performance/Ebay Manifold???

Originally Posted by CRAracer05
So this manifold on ebay looks just like the sound performance one has anybody tried it? I'm just wondering how good the fitment is I realize the quality is probably real crappy but I love the looks of this manifold and i could always have it rewelded and reinforced.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Downp...mZ230289407510

http://www.spracingonline.com/store/...Turbo_Kit/3231
if your gonna buy something crappy to save money, then spend money to have it fixed,
why not just spend that little extra money and buy the good product in the first place...?
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:58 PM
  #18  
deathbyc4's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,436
From: SC
Default

i wouldnt buy a manifold with a "stage 3 shine like a MINOR"

i have the SP kit. I'm pretty sure they dont sell separate parts.
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:41 AM
  #19  
CRAracer05's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 238
From: Youngstown, Ohio
Default

ya thats what i figured theres just a few things i don't like about the kit
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:50 PM
  #20  
deathbyc4's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,436
From: SC
Default

what dont you like about the kit?



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:50 PM.