Thoughts on this Exhaust Manifold

[etsola]

Anyone knows anything about this EM ??

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/181762114117?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Tried Googling and couldn't find much.

Is it worth it ? (considering an RS2 is difficult to come by onb this side of the pond).

Thanks

[UrS4boy]

OE 3B, AAN, ABY and ADU Exhaust Components: a consolidation of info.

STR is probably better than the OE UrS4/S6 and S2 EMs but not as good as the RS2 manifold.

OE 3B, AAN, ABY and ADU Exhaust Components: a consolidation of info:

http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/196904.phtml

[etsola]

So if I'm pondering a k24 7400, 440cc injectors and 044 pump - should this suit my needs for flow ? Would even a stock S2 (3B) EM be enough ? I have a 2.5" down pipe and catless 2.5" stainless exhaust to the back.

Quick question also, is a 044 pump straight upgrade ?

Thanks

[HMS-S6]

For mine i managed to find a manifold from Germany made by the people who took over the RS2 evo design from Wagner. Wasn't what you'd call cheap, but was a nice bit of kit!!

[HMS-S6]

I was also told by a few people that a 3" system is better for that kind of set up, plus it means less extra work when upgrading further in the future! If you get a ready made DP from 034 be prepared to chop and weld it - the fit of them isn't the best!

[K Simmonds]

2.5" is indeed a bit on the small side for a K24 7400 or 7200 for that matter, the stock RS2 downpipe is 2.75". Most folks who run RS2+ spec cars opt for a 3" DP which is more than sufficient and future proof should you wish to upgrade to say a K26/7 or large K26 hybrid at some point.... Which you most likely will once the disease fully take's hold.

If your car started life as a 7A CQ then yes an 044 is a pretty much straight fit into the basket in the tank though you'll require a different union to connect it to the fuel line. I cobbled something up using old K-jet odds and sods but there are threads on here with parts numbers for the correct components and tips on installation.

Also I'd go for a reproduction Wagner RS2 Evo EM from L&S Cartech over the STR log type you posted a link to.

A stock 3B manifold isn't really up to the job.

[FabS6]

I had on my other s6 the Chinese tubular EM running without a problem since I bought and installed it 4 years ago...no cracks, no failures at all.

I bought that log style EM from eBay 2 weeks ago for €120 shipped with FedEx for my "new" S6... I might say it looks pretty strong, covered with a thin oil all over and inside of the manifold. it has been cleaned inside so no cast residuals and the "wall" is pretty thick too... I'm sure it won't disappoint me over the stock Mani... It might not be a 700 bucks item that should last forever (and we know they don't) but to make a try like I did before with the tubular one, it sounds good.

Cheers

[etsola]

Thanks for the reply guys.

It'll shed light on my path