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2.3i Stainless Exhaust Manifold
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:01 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
Just found this on ebay..
HONDA PRELUDE SI 2.3L 92-96 STAINLESS EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Are there any exhaust nerds that could tell me if it's any good - or a complete sack of bum droppings?
Thanks chaps!
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:05 pm
by mercutio
better than a dodgy blowing oe manifold but not as good as a custom built one its basically a copy of the dc sports manifold
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:16 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
Thanks @mercutio
..so worth a punt then?
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:19 pm
by mercutio
yeah they are not too bad buddy I had one on a 2.3 was pretty good they don't stay pretty for long
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:24 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
Sweet - thanks bud!
mercutio wrote:..they don't stay pretty for long
What happens to them?
(Complete noob - please bear with me!
)
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:43 pm
by Vtecmec
I had bad experiences with a cheap 304 manifold similar to that, the mounting bracket broke within 1,000 miles, and needed re-welding, and after 3 years the whole thing had rotten and cracked very badly.
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:49 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
Vtecmec wrote:I had bad experiences with a cheap 304 manifold similar to that, the mounting bracket broke within 1,000 miles, and needed re-welding, and after 3 years the whole thing had rotten and cracked very badly.
Damn! I think I'll wait and spend a little more on a better quality branded one later!
It's not an essential, rebuilding the engine is more important right now.
I just thought I had spotted a little bargain I could tuck away for fitting when I'm done..
Thanks for the heads-up!
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:08 pm
by mercutio
4th Gen Doug wrote:Sweet - thanks bud!
mercutio wrote:..they don't stay pretty for long
What happens to them?
(Complete noob - please bear with me!
)
the stainless varies between manufacturers, so some rust badly others just discolour. The weak point is the rear engine bracket and it will rip out at some point leaving a hole, which will need rewelding. I just didn't attach that bracket mine was good for a long time, the engine went before the manifold.
They are not really an upgrade though just good if you need a cheap and cheerfull replacement
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:13 pm
by Vtecmec
mercutio wrote:They are not really an upgrade though just good if you need a cheap and cheerfull replacement
I think that sums it up, also at the price asked you could replace it several times over for the cost of an OEM.
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:36 am
by wurlycorner
I bought a vtec one of these (from that supplier IIRC?
) and I must say the build quality on it was great.
I didn't use it in the end (decided I wanted more of a performance header) and paul has it now.