524td vs. Ebay turbo manifold

[EvoStevo]

This is more of a lesser of two evils kind of question. Which is the better option, a 524td turbo manifold or a made-in-China ebay manifold?

[ethree]

Do you want durability or good flow?

[EvoStevo]

I take it that means I can't have both with either of these. I'll go with durability.

[Miasma]

Well the TD manifold is the way to go then.

[EvoStevo]

Well the TD manifold is the way to go then.

ok, I guess that answers my question then. Is the flow that terrible though? Also, I lol'd hard at your avatar.

[Miasma]

They don't flow the best, But I believe you can port it out a tad to improve flow.

I found these pics of one with no wastegate slot. Looks like you could smooth them out, And maybe open them up a tad bit on the inside to improve flow.

[atomic]

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[Miasma]

That would be the way to go if you have the money. And you will have a piece of artwork in your engine bay.

With that said the manifold in the above pics in on sale on E30tech for 100$ shipped compared to the much better manifold adapter that is $490. Don't know if that is good or not. Just putting it out there.

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[EvoStevo]

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His stuff is nice, but out of my budget. I originally wanted to go with the manifold adapter when they were a bit cheaper.

[Tchao]

His stuff is nice, but out of my budget.

Then save up?
524TD sucks so much, its NOT worth the money and effort. Id rather go Ebay then 524td.

[Jordan325iC]

People talk about ebay manifolds cracking over time, but I have to see anybody with an ebay manifold actually have theirs crack. Definitely cheap, crap metal, but a lot of the info about those things appears to be hearsay.

[Miasma]

Then save up?
524TD sucks so much, its NOT worth the money and effort. Id rather go Ebay then 524td.

This is correct. They are durable. But nothing to write home about flow wise, At all.

[EvoStevo]

People talk about ebay manifolds cracking over time, but I have to see anybody with an ebay manifold actually have theirs crack. Definitely cheap, crap metal, but a lot of the info about those things appears to be hearsay.

Yeah, it's believable that they would crack but I too have yet to see any evidence that they actually do. If people have pics or personal horror stories, please post them up.

[E30Idea]

The manifold shown above is mine and is pending sale. Ebay is cheap shit........ but it works.

[zenn0ne]

I bought a complete kit everything was good except the manifold it cracked on installation I swear