RS2 Manifold options

[orsum]

Gents I have an original RS2 exhaust manifold but it has been welded so I am looking to buy another RS2 Exhaust manifold because of the stories about cracking. and I am not sure which rout to go.

Should I.

Get the same one as the Group Buy of the Wagner EVO RS Manifold from L&S Cartec

Buy an old original in very good condition. Stable no cracks

Use an original that has cracked but has been welded correctly!!!

Go Tubular

Its for a 360 hp RS2 setup. It will never be upgrade by me for more power.

If I go tubular will it fit without doing any changes. What about heat inside the engine compartment is it an issue?

Also does anybody have any feedback on the L&S Cartec mainfold?

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[quattro-nick]

if you go tubular you always need adapt some things like downpipe,water- and oil lines, in-and outlet hoses from turbo.i woud buy a wagner evo or a good replica rs2 manifold
I bought this once

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Audi-S2-S4-RS...item3a75813f7e

[Billman]

these manifold come at 120 euros sometimes through a UK store on ebay.

have you installed it?

[quattro-nick]

also from arlows?
i have used this for my rs2 setup for 2000 km without problems,full boost at 3300 rpm.
afterwords i have install a gt3076r with tubular manifold but i dont know how many the arlows manifold can handle about abuse or km.
andy10v here on the forum has bought the manifold from me

[Quattronaut]

For 360hp the RS2 one is best. Tubular ones are too much act in changing, and there will be no effect. Same with the Wagner one- there is nearly no gain, but you'll probably have a little more lag. So try to get a stable and crack free RS one.

[orsum]

Guys would you agree it would be safe to use the one I have an original RS2 that has cracked but been welded. And if/when it fails only then get a replacement.

It has not been used since it was welded. I was told it was welded correctly!!!

Or should I just cut my loss now sell it and look for a

New Wagner. Costs about 530 Euro incl transport

New Arlows. Costs about 530 Euro incl transport

Used an original RS2 crack free. Very hard to find

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[diesel des]

All of these manifolds are likely to crack at some point. Stick with what you have already.

[GazzaG60]

id stick with what you have.

icve had 2 wagner tubular manifolds. carsten replaced the first one under warranty. excellent service.

to get rid of a few myths

bigger turbo so new oil lines. by far better engine bay layout imo. very easy removal. different downpipe needed. airbox needs removing. maf will need resiting.

sitting a pizzy little rs2 turbo on tubes is not a good idea imo

[andy10v]

I have Nick's old manifold, still going strong.