exhaust manifold cracked, which one to get now?

[natertater]

hello everyone! im pretty sure the manny is cracked. it smelled like hot gas up front when car was running a while (the car wouldnt boost more than 1 or 2psi either) but there was no smoke. maybe its a screwed turbo. but either way, its a 1g manifold, and junk. i wanted to get a new better flowing one anyways. which one to get? here are my options (trying to keep it under 300 as well if you have opinions)

first up: DSMparts High Flow Manifold for the Mitsubishi Eclipse - DSMtuners.com

second up: Forced Performance Race Exhaust Manifold for the Mitsubishi Eclipse - DSMtuners.com

third: Mitsubishi EVO III Manifold for the Mitsubishi Eclipse - DSMtuners.com

or just get a stock 2g? Mitsubishi 2g Manifold for the Mitsubishi Eclipse - DSMtuners.com and Message - DSM Classifieds

let em rip!

 

[chico904]

Up to you, asking that question can get 5 people each saying to pick this one or that one. Obviously the 2G is the cheapest, and you can always port it. What are your goals for the car?

 

[matthewdesigns]

You need to fill out your profile and think about your goals before anyone can help you make a decision about this. Unless it's for your Grand Prix, then you have bigger issues

 

[natertater]

! oh yeah! ...sorry. i havent really picked the car up yet, waiting on title. but im wanting to eventually make around 400hp, even high 300's at the wheels...but for now, better than stock replacement pretty much. im kinda leaning towards the fp race manny...

 

[fwdmaster]

FP race manifold ftw

 

[natertater]

so im leaning towards the fp race...look here
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/vendor-announcements/323872-fp-race-manifold-price-drop.html

 

[95420A]

I would choose the FP Manifold for sure. It not only performs well but it looks sexy as hell in the engine bay.

 

[natertater]

so, would black 2200 degree header paint be good enough for the fp maifold? or should i get it coated to trap in heat?

 

[GSXSixteenG]

If you know your always going to run a mitsu flange then I say fp manifold. I'm basing this that the stock turbo is coming with the car.

 

[ilco187]

FP manifolds are good, i plan on getting one also.

 

[natertater]

If you know your always going to run a mitsu flange then I say fp manifold. I'm basing this that the stock turbo is coming with the car.

yeah its a new stocker. last one was trashed, something got in the turbine...but yeah, maybe a 20g later on, but nothing too nuts.

 

[JayRolla]

If you are going to stay with a mitsu turbo than go with the FP manifold. By far the best choice right now when staying with a dsm flange.

 

[RadDsm]

FP race mani. I love mine, its at Tirado Custom Coatings right now getting a black ceramic coat.

You should check them out, Carlos does amazing work!

 

[natertater]

yeah everyone has been doing the black ceramic. its pretty hot...no pun intended. but i have been thinking about it. there are some shops here in socal that do the black ceramic. how long would it take carlos to do the coating up the coast from me?

 

[RadDsm]

Check out his site TCC Powder and Ceramic Coating and shoot him an email at [email protected]

His prices are a lot lower than all the local shops I called, in my area at least.

 

[djordan97]

I bought an fp race manifold and I have liked it and been satisfied with it so far

 

[M5talon]

FP mani all the way.

 

[natertater]

emailed him...