turbo manifold that fits stock turbo

[cj8990]

good brand for turbo manifold that will fit stock turbo?
lookin for tubular manifold and i can only find ebay stuff that will fit the stock turbo

 

[RadDsm]

Tubular manifolds FTL on DD cars.

With that being said, Punishment Racing and DNP both make a nice tubular manifold with a stock flange.

 

[fwdmaster]

Dnp tubular manifold is a good manifold,but tubular manifolds tend to crack, you should go with a FP cast race manifold instead

 

[Blackjet18t]

FP turbo mani it's cast, but a great piece!

 

[AK Maniak]

Tubular manifolds FTL on DD cars.

With that being said, Punishment Racing and DNP both make a nice tubular manifold with a stock flange.

Not trying to hi-jack just curious as to why they are bad for DD

 

[car46999]

I have to agree with the prior posts, DD with tubular will crack after awhile. (welds just do not hold up on the stainless)
I think it can be done with high dollar stainless and expensive tig job (but you still have a 15lb turbo hanging off of it).
Get a 2g or EVOIII cast one, if it is a DD.

 

[MrBoxx]

I'll also vouch for the FP race mani. If you have to have a tubular manifold, then check out Punishment Racing. Tim will pretty much make whatever you want him to, and his quality far exceeds most of what you'll find on Ebay.

 

[joegamma1]

OR, do like I did; find a cheap Ebay tube mani(mine was free) and have someone who can weld WELL and have them go over it, and put in some extra bracing as well, just remember not to block access to any bolt holes. But I work in a place that I can have that done, and I'm friends with the best welder in the shop.

 

[JusMX141]

Not trying to hi-jack just curious as to why they are bad for DD

Increased engine bay temps, little to no performance gain (some report added lag on poorly-designed eBay knockoffs), and tubular manifolds can't hold up to the rapid heating / cooling of a daily driver. Many will crack within the first year.

 

[ramsack]

The welds don't crack, the thin, cheap pipe cracks. This is why it would be better (if you NEED to have one) to get a brand name manifold that uses decent, thick pipe.

 

[joegamma1]

Definately get a brand name mani if your paying for it, my welder found leaks in the welds as he was welding all the bracing on for me, my 2g exhaust mani had ALOT ofcracking so I had to put the tube on for now, but I like the FP cast mani.

 

[cj8990]

alright guys thanks for the answers and advice