New Artec VBand Low Mount Cast Manifold

[slider2828]

Originally Posted by jr_ss

They are nice manifolds, but the price is a bit steep for a cast unit. Maybe I?ve been out of the game for a bit, but can?t you get a tubular manifold for a couple hundred cheaper than this?

I?m not sure I see the benefits of this over say a 6boost or Sinco factory location replacement.

Just checked 6boost, they are like 850 english pounds , which is close to 1100 USD. Also they are welded.... So the price is about the same, but Adam LZ carry's Artec so we can have it stocked stateside with cheaper shipping.

Cast I think should resist cracking better, hold more heat for the turbo, and reduce heat under the engine bay... I assume....

I think that would be the additional benefit..... I think ISR manifolds are $600 but not sure how good they are.

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by slider2828

Just checked 6boost, they are like 850 english pounds , which is close to 1100 USD. Also they are welded.... So the price is about the same, but Adam LZ carry's Artec so we can have it stocked stateside with cheaper shipping.

Cast I think should resist cracking better, hold more heat for the turbo, and reduce heat under the engine bay... I assume....

I think that would be the additional benefit..... I think ISR manifolds are $600 but not sure how good they are.

The 6boost is a stock location replacement though, where the Artec is not, which would minimize fabrication.

The cast piece may retain more heat, but with separated runners, that is probably marginal. Material used in construction also plays a role in that.