S13 SR20DET Intake Manifold-Topspeed/Greddy/Other? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

BlazedGlory · 07-12-2005, 12:12 PM

I'm going to get an upgraded intake manifold for my S13. I was mainly considering Topspeed vs. whatever that other manifold is on ebay that people are selling for about $220.

Topspeed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Other on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Is that unlabeled one the same as Topspeed, just $100 cheaper? I found another thread talking about this, but noone was really sure if they are the same or not.

Also, with an aftermarket intake manifold, I'll have to get the Type-B Nismo FPR instead of the Type-A, correct?

Thanks...

BoostInnovations · 07-12-2005, 08:15 PM

i have an aftermarket IM and i dont think i have a different FPR...i could be wrong tho...

king_johnthegreat · 07-13-2005, 02:44 AM

You should be able to retain the type A FPR, if you stick with the stock fuel rail. The clearances are not going to be effected with the different manifold. If you do go with a different fuel rail, I would go with the type B just in case the stock style doesn't carry over. Both manifolds should be identical. They are direct copies of the Greddy unit minus the very minor raised lip around a rectangular recess on top of the real Greddy units. Greddy had a logo label applied there, but the copies do not. Quality should be identical between both fakes, but I don't know how they compare to Greddy. One company local to me was, I believe, the first to actually copy the Greddy casting, and could be the wholesale supplier to other retailers putting their name on the product.

John

sr240mike · 07-13-2005, 11:35 AM

Look for the Tamko one. I've seen them go for about $175. You better have some other mods done to your car because you will lose some low end. Anybody have any comments on how porous the metal is?Are there any leaks?

HyperTek · 07-13-2005, 01:34 PM

dam those things could use a port/polish job.

PROJECTRB240SX · 07-13-2005, 02:37 PM

I Would Have Them Glass Beaded Smooth On The Outside To Pack The Metal Down.... There Have Been Incidents Of Leaks Through The Aluminum.

Inland180 · 07-13-2005, 02:52 PM

really? where do you take it to get glass beaded smooth?
I would say if you trying to get a manifold to fully do its job its better to go with the greddy one!

BoostInnovations · 07-13-2005, 04:09 PM

mine is smoothed out...and has been powdercoated...do not feel of any leaks etc...btw i have the Greddy...

PROJECTRB240SX · 07-13-2005, 05:01 PM

most media blasting or polishing places can handle the job. But everyone is right... don't skimp if you want to do it right.

Inland180 · 07-13-2005, 05:22 PM

well the top speed or the other ebay ones are all the same! too rough for me. the purpose of the manifold is to get you some more top end power and with the cheap manifolds i dont think too much can be accomplished! greddy one is 100% better made and looks alot better.$150 more for the greddy one i dont think its alot more to ask condisering that you dont have to polish it or bead blast it etc etc! may come out to almost the same after you get the cheap one treated!! .... for the $220 or cheaper i guess its not bad but then you might run into some problems in the long run! everyone gets different results!

sr240mike · 07-13-2005, 07:20 PM

Greddy's come cast too. Its up to you to have it polished.

07-12-2005, 12:12 PM	#1
BlazedGlory Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	S13 SR20DET Intake Manifold-Topspeed/Greddy/Other? I'm going to get an upgraded intake manifold for my S13. I was mainly considering Topspeed vs. whatever that other manifold is on ebay that people are selling for about $220. Topspeed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW Other on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW Is that unlabeled one the same as Topspeed, just $100 cheaper? I found another thread talking about this, but noone was really sure if they are the same or not. Also, with an aftermarket intake manifold, I'll have to get the Type-B Nismo FPR instead of the Type-A, correct? Thanks...

07-13-2005, 11:35 AM	#4
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look for the Tamko one. I've seen them go for about $175. You better have some other mods done to your car because you will lose some low end. Anybody have any comments on how porous the metal is?Are there any leaks? __________________ TWO IN THE COOT, ONE IN THE POOT

07-13-2005, 01:34 PM	#5
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	dam those things could use a port/polish job. __________________ Keep it Classy

07-13-2005, 02:37 PM	#6
PROJECTRB240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: GILBERT, AZ Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I Would Have Them Glass Beaded Smooth On The Outside To Pack The Metal Down.... There Have Been Incidents Of Leaks Through The Aluminum. __________________ IF I AM TYPING IN CAPS (LIKE NOW) I AM SORRY BECAUSE I AM AT WORK (DATA ENTRY) AND I HAVE NO CAPS LOCK BUTTON AND NO WAY TO CHANGE MY UPPER CASE LETTERING. SORRY!

07-13-2005, 02:52 PM	#7
Inland180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,763 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	really? where do you take it to get glass beaded smooth? I would say if you trying to get a manifold to fully do its job its better to go with the greddy one! __________________ PTE6262 Full-Race Twin Scroll FTW! Feedback LINK

07-12-2005, 08:15 PM	#2
BoostInnovations Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 39 Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have an aftermarket IM and i dont think i have a different FPR...i could be wrong tho...

07-13-2005, 02:44 AM	#3
king_johnthegreat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 46 Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You should be able to retain the type A FPR, if you stick with the stock fuel rail. The clearances are not going to be effected with the different manifold. If you do go with a different fuel rail, I would go with the type B just in case the stock style doesn't carry over. Both manifolds should be identical. They are direct copies of the Greddy unit minus the very minor raised lip around a rectangular recess on top of the real Greddy units. Greddy had a logo label applied there, but the copies do not. Quality should be identical between both fakes, but I don't know how they compare to Greddy. One company local to me was, I believe, the first to actually copy the Greddy casting, and could be the wholesale supplier to other retailers putting their name on the product. John

07-13-2005, 04:09 PM	#8
BoostInnovations Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 39 Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine is smoothed out...and has been powdercoated...do not feel of any leaks etc...btw i have the Greddy...

07-13-2005, 05:01 PM	#9
PROJECTRB240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: GILBERT, AZ Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	most media blasting or polishing places can handle the job. But everyone is right... don't skimp if you want to do it right. __________________ IF I AM TYPING IN CAPS (LIKE NOW) I AM SORRY BECAUSE I AM AT WORK (DATA ENTRY) AND I HAVE NO CAPS LOCK BUTTON AND NO WAY TO CHANGE MY UPPER CASE LETTERING. SORRY!

07-13-2005, 05:22 PM	#10
Inland180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,763 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	well the top speed or the other ebay ones are all the same! too rough for me. the purpose of the manifold is to get you some more top end power and with the cheap manifolds i dont think too much can be accomplished! greddy one is 100% better made and looks alot better.$150 more for the greddy one i dont think its alot more to ask condisering that you dont have to polish it or bead blast it etc etc! may come out to almost the same after you get the cheap one treated!! .... for the $220 or cheaper i guess its not bad but then you might run into some problems in the long run! everyone gets different results! __________________ PTE6262 Full-Race Twin Scroll FTW! Feedback LINK

07-13-2005, 07:20 PM	#11
sr240mike Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California, Norcal biiaatch Posts: 1,185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Greddy's come cast too. Its up to you to have it polished. __________________ TWO IN THE COOT, ONE IN THE POOT