What do you guys think of this exhaust manifold?

[manhertm]

Clicky Click

It looks pretty stout and *Edit* Nevermind didn't realize the oem manifold bolts from the top too.*Edit* Doesn't look like it's ported or anything, but that can always be done before installation.

I was also looking at this OBX manifold. Clicky Click Plumbing looks to be bigger in diatmeter and the openings looks kinda beveled. I'd probably heat wrap it also.

[dirtybrd]

The OBX would most likely crack if not braced.

[manhertm]

The OBX would most likely crack if not braced.

What do you mean, braced how?

[jrau13]

I think he is saying if the mani isn't braced the weight of the turbo will eventually crack the mani.

[7speed]

Looks like someone else got a copy of the old ATP mold

[dirtybrd]

I think he is saying if the mani isn't braced the weight of the turbo will eventually crack the mani.

Exactly, to support the weight.

[manhertm]

Hmmm, I'm reading up on OBX turbo manifolds right now. So far it seems like it's a love or hate split. OBX offers a lifetime warranty on it ,but I guess that wouldn't matter if it keeps cracking. It also seems like OBX used a company called SS Autochrome to make they're manifolds a few years ago and that seems to be where most of the bad experiences come from. Gonna see what elso I can find on these manifolds.

[MikTip]

Looks exactly like the old ATP, and 034 manifold...

[manhertm]

Looks like someone else got a copy of the old ATP mold

What was the deal with the old mold?

[7speed]

it would eventually crack due to stress from the turbo being heavy

[manhertm]

it would eventually crack due to stress from the turbo being heavy

Wow, from a cast manifold huh? Wrapping or ceramic coating a manifold wouldn't help cracking right?

[A4 TSCHUSS]

Looks like someone else got a copy of the old ATP mold

my first thoughts were hmmm. guess 034 isnt the only one selling the old ATP manifold

[absolutegtr]

So if these manifolds are prone to cracking JUST from the weight of the turbo....wouldnt the solution just be to add a brace?

Is is that simple?

[7speed]

Hell if I didn't alreay have the new ATP Mani, I woulda baught it. So the question is, for all of you guys who have been running the old manifold, how long did it take for you manifold to crack ?

[A4 TSCHUSS]

it has varied alot. Charlie (Audi Skate Snow) had his on for like 1.5 years then noticed a crack. Mine lasted about a year I think and I have had the replacment on now for like a year but didnt drive the car for a few months and im pretty sure I have a small crack. Some members had it crack in a few months, so there is no telling. Then there was talk of it was because people didnt have the downpipe bracket connected which wasnt the case since several had it crack and had that connected. Also others had it crack that had them ceramic coated so that doesnt help either.

Havent heard of the updated mani cracking yet but it hasnt been out long enough so I wouldnt say it is safe just yet.

[A4ringedONE8T]

Mine never cracked, is now on another car and still crack free!