Graham1984 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Has anyone used the obx exhaust manifolds and/or got any opinion on them at all? Edited November 3, 2011 by Gaz6002 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I've got an OBX manifold and 2nd decat. The manifold is ok quality, fitment isn't perfect and is a little raspy. Felt a bit of a difference especially at the top end. Revs a lot higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 was this due to it being Rhd that it was an arse to fit?I think I saw the kit you must of got then just seams strange to get a manifold and 2nd decat not the first. Did you have to buy new o2 sensors that screw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The OBX is the one i have on at the moment, it needed alot of work to make it fit and needed screw in 02 sensors which i bought from the USA (they were for a camaro) You don't need a 1st decat as the whole manifold replaces your old manifold and cat. TBH i wouldn't buy one brand new as they can be a pain to fit and costly, not trying to sell mine here or anything but i am after £70 for mine which shows the quality reflected in the price. EDIT If you click the link in my sig to the dyno run you can hear just how raspy the OBX one is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I've changed your title to something a bit more helpful to other members and moved this into the correct forum. In future try and make an effort with the titles to help out other members when searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Cheers Neil I saw a few youtube videos with them in and I know what you mean about the sound plus I have a kakimoto cat back exhaust no silencer so it is bloody loud atm anyway so god knows what it will be like with that manifold as well. Have you had that manifold fitted for a Rhd car then as my friendly mate will not be so friendly when I surprise him from a weld up job to a can of worms. I am amazed at the lack of replacement parts for the Na that don't require beating with a hammer/modding and have more respect for everyone that has been down the costly time consuming road of trial and error. Apologies to Gaz6002 newbie by name newbie by nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I have the S/Steel 321 OBX Manifold - Lee customised it a bit to fit with my Full race Dp but the build quality of it is very good- on closer inspection it sdeems to be a ciopy of the HKS manifold with design work mounted around a bit of flexibility rather than allowing it to crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yes mine has had alot of work to make it fit, the runners were cut and rewelded to the flange then some of the bolt holes had to be cut as the head studs were no where near right, i have had it on for a year now with no problems, i am only selling as i plan on getting a custom job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Nice 1 cheers neil my mate is having a look at mine Saturday morning so depending if the hole on the manifold is more than the tiny one I saw the other day I will pm you and take that one off your hands as I cannot be bothered to find and mod one for my Rhd and would prefer to get one of someone on here that's made one fit well that works. Will it fit straight into the stock 2nd cat or will it be best to get a 2nd decat pipe in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Cheers Neil I saw a few youtube videos with them in and I know what you mean about the sound plus I have a kakimoto cat back exhaust no silencer so it is bloody loud atm anyway so god knows what it will be like with that manifold as well I have an autobhan 88 manifold, double decat and no silencer and my car is really really loud But i love it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 I heard autobahn88 were some to be wary of as stuff takes ages to turn up and again needs modding to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 The only drama i had with that manifold was one of the holes for the bolts needed filing out a bit to fit perfect took me 5 mins to do and went on a dream, had it on a few years and never had a problem since ive even taken it off a few times to change gaskets and clean it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 They have so many websites I wouldn't know what one is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm still holding out for Whifbitz as Paul is developing a stainless manifold for the NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Been in the pipeline for ages tho if I remember right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Been in the pipeline for ages tho if I remember right Well over a year but when/ if he manages to get one done i am sure it will be alot better quality than the rest of the offerings, but it wont be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Welsh-Stealth- Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Autobahn 88 niiice Lovely manifold! 3" outlet?Wanted to buy one of these but ended up on a fraudy (ab88) rip off site and got the obx mani... Would have fitted it. But luckily one of Nics poped up you could always wait for whifbitz or another one of Nics to show?! But if your like me and far to impatient can't see a problem with Neil's mani even if it is just temp? Cheap enough... Or you could just buy a second hand stock NA manifold cheap & rip out all that Eco bumf stuffed in the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 I try not to worry about price too much but just experience is what lets me down as some say autobahn88 stuff was not bad then some say avoid at all costs... sighhhhhhhhh. Surprised the whifbitzs one is not about yet which is a shame as I imagine that will be that section of the market cornered pretty much in one go along with the nics manifolds when they pop up seam to be sought after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 I am impatient as if I want something I don't care how far I have to travel I want it NOW! I need to grow up somewhen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Autobahn 88 niiice Lovely manifold! 3" outlet? Yeah, i love my manifold, heard plenty of horror stories but i didnt have a single drama But when i go N/A-T it will be up for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 What was the site address you guys used just out of interest as there seams to be 2 or 3 .co.uk one's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Welsh-Stealth- Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Yeah just makesure it's autobahn88 not ab88.co.uk. Ab88 sell the obx manifold which is the problem one. as Neil explained earlier it's designed for lhd supras. And thats where you get the steering collum problems...But the official autobahn88 manifold is gooood the official has it's name on a plate welded on the piping.& a lovely 3" outlet compared to the other current 2 options of 2.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Welsh-Stealth- Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I was going to say be careful you don't get stung with the import charge... But it looks like they don't sell them on the official site anymore... But here's where NOT to shop: http://www.ab88.co.uk/mobile_product_info.php?pName=ab88-autobahn-88-exhaust-manifold-header-toyota-supra-na-jza80-non-turbo Tried sending mine back explaining it wouldn't fit without modding. Arranged to get them to pick up... Postman never came!& stopped replying to emails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 If you use autobahn88.com then go to there uk site it adds in a autobahn88-performance.co.uk and there is even some cheeky fu**er using autobahn88.co.uk. How many people want to rip off one site is amazing to me to be honest. Unless I find out sat I don't need another manifold or nic pm's me saying he will send another batch I will be msg nic and getting his modded obx off of him although I wonder if I should use it or frame it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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