2.3i Stainless Exhaust Manifold

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:01 pm

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!

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:05 pm

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

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:16 pm

Thanks @mercutio
..so worth a punt then?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:19 pm

yeah they are not too bad buddy I had one on a 2.3 was pretty good they don't stay pretty for long

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:24 pm

Sweet - thanks bud!

mercutio wrote:..they don't stay pretty for long

What happens to them?
(Complete noob - please bear with me!

)

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:43 pm

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.

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:49 pm

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!

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:08 pm

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

Post by **Vtecmec** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:13 pm

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.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:36 am

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.