Direct-replacement MSP exhaust manifolds are HERE!

And after waiting for GAWD only knows how long .. us MSP's now have a choice between THREE new aftermarket exhaust manifolds!


| The First |

Brought to you by Focus, this manifold IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION. It came with a few different options. The following info was copied and pasted from Focus's thread.

The manifold specs are as follows:
3/8" Turbo Flange (Steel)
1/2" Flange for head (Steel)
1 5/8" I.D. Tubing

Pricing:
Base Manifold Price: $439 USD with O2 Bung
EGR Tube option: Add $20
Ceramic coating: Add $55
Stainless steel option: Add $250

$100 deposit for the manifold is required, the rest is to be paid when the finished product is ready to be shipped out. A picture will be taken with the manifold and the shipping label as well.

Pic!
- http://www.urbanmontreal.com/images/...d/manifold.jpg

Link!
To Focus's thread, where you can directly ask him any questions and where you can find out about any GB's:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123659197



| The Second |

From Thunder Exhaust-Muffler in cooperation with Protephile, it's a direct replacement for the stock manifold, including the O2 sensor and EGR. IT IS IN PRODUCTION. Everything that plugs into your (cracked) stock manny will hook right up to this one. There are no 'build options' -- all manifolds come as indicated.

The manifold specs are as follows:
Material: SUS 304 stainless, 2mm thick.
Chromed steel flanges.
EGR and O2 included, lined up correctly.
Tig-welded from the inside of the flanges and support welded on the outside as well.
Warranty.

**** Issues of cracked welds found in V1 of this manifold have been addressed for V2! Manifolds that are currently being produced have had NO reported problems!

Price is $400 shipped with 6-9 buyers. Price will drop to $375 shipped with 10 buyers. Please see the CURRENT GB thread listed below for further details.

Pics!
V1:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102521
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102522
**In this pic, the 'metal piece' between runners 1 and 2 is to support the longer length of runner 1.
V2:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=137022
**Additional welds and supports added as needed.
--> Installed pics!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=104047
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=104048

Links!
The link to Protephile's CURRENT official GB!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123718000
The link to Protephile's original official GB!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123665210
And here is a link to Protephile's original thread regarding this manifold, with more development info:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123654384



| The Third |

Designed and produced by Steed Speed, this is the second direct-replacement manifold available for the MSP. The EGR and O2 bungs are in the stock factory locations, and it's flange is specifically designed for the MSP T25 turbo. IT IS IN PRODUCTION!

The manifold specs are as follows:
Material: 1018 mild steel.
Flange: Stock MSP T25 (though T3 flanges will be available in the future).
EGR/O2 are present in the stock factory locations.
Welds are all TIG with preheat of components before welding.

Price is $550 without coating, $625 for ceramic coating, Canadian.

Also, the buyer has the option for a custom engraving on the manifold itself at no additional cost! If no engraving is specified upon purchase, manifold will automatically come with 'Steed Speed'.

Pics!
Uninstalled:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=119406
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=119407

Installed:
http://steedspeed.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/scotts_mazda.34481914_std.jpg
http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Velocifero/steed/steed%20231.1.JPG

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=steedspeedturbo

Links!
Steed Speed's GB thread:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123691559
Steed Speed's own information site:
http://www.steedspeed.com/new_projects
Other informative schtuff:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123688670
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123686345



I'll add new info to this post as I get it!

Cool. Glad to see both of these options available.

Sub....

First, thanks to Rush and her superior organizational skills.

In answer to a few of your questions:

This will not be a one-time only production run. However, I expect the initial
Group Buy will generate more units than subsequent Group Buys. I am basing your price on 15 presold units because I am pretty confident that number can be reached. I'd figure at least a 10-15% increase in price in the future.

The welded piece between runners one and two, which I did not notice initially, is to support the longer-length of runner number one so it won't
sag under stress and possibly crack the weld. Thunder has always been clever
about their designs.

If anyone else has any questions I'll be happy to answer them.

^^ First post edited with the new info!

Ill be getting the second one but not the group buy cause im broke now lol, that thing is gorgeous

Bump for updated info! Protephile's GB has begun!

yes we need updates

michel said:

yes we need updates

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The updates will be made in the GB thread.

Sign me up!!! What do i have to do to get one?? Where i live no one has my car so im like a loner out here and no one knows s*** about my car!!!!!

Protephile said:

First, thanks to Rush and her superior organizational skills.

In answer to a few of your questions:

This will not be a one-time only production run. However, I expect the initial
Group Buy will generate more units than subsequent Group Buys. I am basing your price on 15 presold units because I am pretty confident that number can be reached. I'd figure at least a 10-15% increase in price in the future.

The welded piece between runners one and two, which I did not notice initially, is to support the longer-length of runner number one so it won't
sag under stress and possibly crack the weld. Thunder has always been clever
about their designs.

If anyone else has any questions I'll be happy to answer them.

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I'd like to get a hold of one too! If they're still available? Anyone know if we can still order?

greasemonkey524 said:

I'd like to get a hold of one too! If they're still available? Anyone know if we can still order?

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You and me both homie!!!!!!!!! Me too.....

greasemonkey524 said:

I'd like to get a hold of one too! If they're still available? Anyone know if we can still order?

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PM sent

me three, i want one, the turbo manifold that is

still forsale?

Run for Cover said:

still forsale?

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Seriously. Protophile I sent you a PM!

sub'n...thanks Rush.

how do i get my hands on one of these?

PM Protophile or track this thread:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3316855#post3316855

is there any performance difference between the two? sorry if its a stupid question, young and new to tuning.