Dash Rendar Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 My XS Power manifold has cracked. There's a surprise! So I'm in need of a replacement. I've been advised PHR or BL might be the ones to go for, but it really all depends on the price. Hard times and all... Update... I've bought an XS Power one on Ebay. BL was a little beyond my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 My HKS manifold just did the same thing, Matt at AFR did some work on prices for me and the cheapest was Kylestt in the US with a Boostlogic Manifold, still not cheap but a nice bit of kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks mate. I've already dropped Kyle a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I have a brand new 4inch midpipe and downpipe for sale, pricey because its made by Full Race, amazing quality and fit, I would go for a BL manifold myself, or if you really want to push the boat out - a Full Race T4, bad thing about FR is they are made to order so can take around 3months:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks for the info. I've had a look at the FR manifold, but it's too pricey for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Without proper support for the turbo and wastegate all tubular manifolds will crack in the end. These kits are only half complete, you need to fabricate supports, properly. I know of an XS Power manifold on a race car that's done hours of track time and never cracked, `cos the owner made proper supports before using it. It's not on a Supra, but you get the gist? Cast iron is the least hassle, but even that can have its moments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 I think the BL is probably out of my price range afterall, so it looks like I'm back to looking for an XS Power. Chris, I hear what you're saying, but it sounds expensive. I wouldn't know where to begin in fabricating a support. Some of us run Supras on a budget, although I'm rapidly coming to the realisation (having had two Supras suck every penny) that running a Supra on a budget is a contradiction in terms... (I had a service at ToyotaGT yesterday, and the list of things they told me I need to fix - including the manifold - is as long as you're arm!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 ToyotaGT did suggest it could be welded, but I've just done a search on that, and found that when it's been asked before, you dont really recommend that option Chris! Maybe I can just continue to run it as it is? Afterall, it drives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 It drives... and it still wheel spins in most gears. I'm starting to think it's been like that for a long time, what with all the petrol fumes I've been smelling in the cabin and the slightly erratic AFRs. Anyway, it seems I can get a new one from XS Power for 295 dollars, INCLUDING SHIPPING! That seems like a bargain. At that price, I can afford for them to only last two years! http://www.xs-power.com/toyota-turbo-manifolds-13.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 I've bought an XS Power one on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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