Manzo Exhaust Headers
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St Albert Alberta
Manzo Exhaust Headers
Anyone used/installed these? Curious as to fit, finish, and durability etc.
http://m.ebay.ca/itm/381085061890?_mwBanner=1
http://m.ebay.ca/itm/381085061890?_mwBanner=1
Le Mans Master
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No... but I'm pretty sure this is who makes the headers that was brought up a few weeks ago on another post. Top Speed pro 1, check out the C5 headers and compare pictures.
http://topspeedauto.com/chevy-corvet...mance-headers/
http://topspeedauto.com/chevy-corvet...mance-headers/
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Racer
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From: St Albert Alberta
Wow that's great pricing too. I've just been searching and can't find any threads about these as "top" and "speed" generate all sorts of other topics.
Can you possibly point me to some threads where people have bought and installed these?
Can you possibly point me to some threads where people have bought and installed these?
Le Mans Master
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1-headers.html
Doesn't look like anybody here bought them, just peaked some interest (including mine).
People can say all they want about buying cheaper headers, or not buying overseas models (not that there's any proof these are to my knowledge), for me it's either cheaper headers or no headers. I don't have the funds to spend $2000 on an exhaust system. So my market is XSPower, Manzo, Texas Speed, etc.
Doesn't look like anybody here bought them, just peaked some interest (including mine).
People can say all they want about buying cheaper headers, or not buying overseas models (not that there's any proof these are to my knowledge), for me it's either cheaper headers or no headers. I don't have the funds to spend $2000 on an exhaust system. So my market is XSPower, Manzo, Texas Speed, etc.
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1-headers.html
Doesn't look like anybody here bought them, just peaked some interest (including mine).
People can say all they want about buying cheaper headers, or not buying overseas models (not that there's any proof these are to my knowledge), for me it's either cheaper headers or no headers. I don't have the funds to spend $2000 on an exhaust system. So my market is XSPower, Manzo, Texas Speed, etc.
Doesn't look like anybody here bought them, just peaked some interest (including mine).
People can say all they want about buying cheaper headers, or not buying overseas models (not that there's any proof these are to my knowledge), for me it's either cheaper headers or no headers. I don't have the funds to spend $2000 on an exhaust system. So my market is XSPower, Manzo, Texas Speed, etc.
Safety Car
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The TSP headers fit great for me. I've had them on and off a few times and did it myself in my garage. Like any header it takes some finessing and wiggling around but I didn't need to lower the cradle or remove the starter. If i recall correctly the passenger side can be installed from the top and the driver from the bottom. Just need to raise the car enough to get them in. Worst case, loosening the steering shaft may help. They're slip fit and I've never had any exhaust leak issues. I use ss band clamps from summit. The ones they provided when I bought them were regular steel, now they may be ss just like the headers though.
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Le Mans Master
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The TSP headers fit great for me. I've had them on and off a few times and did it myself in my garage. Like any header it takes some finessing and wiggling around but I didn't need to lower the cradle or remove the starter. If i recall correctly the passenger side can be installed from the top and the driver from the bottom. Just need to raise the car enough to get them in. Worst case, loosening the steering shaft may help. They're slip fit and I've never had any exhaust leak issues. I use ss band clamps from summit. The ones they provided when I bought them were regular steel, now they may be ss just like the headers though.
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I bought one of their 3" X pipes as it is pre bent, and literally less expensive than the stainless steel components separately.
I'm going to be cutting it up anyways as I'm installing a set of cutouts and mating it to a couple of turbo downpipes. So I wasn't real worried about overall fit and finish as I have a TIG welder and can make adjustments as needed.
Looks to be pretty high quality, and a KOOKs header knock off.
3 O2 sensor bungs, the welds are nice, the flanges have been surfaced after welding, came with gaskets, and stainless steel clamps for the slip fit sections.
I'm pretty impressed with the piece. It's a shame to cut it up. Oh well. hahaha
I'm going to be cutting it up anyways as I'm installing a set of cutouts and mating it to a couple of turbo downpipes. So I wasn't real worried about overall fit and finish as I have a TIG welder and can make adjustments as needed.
Looks to be pretty high quality, and a KOOKs header knock off.
3 O2 sensor bungs, the welds are nice, the flanges have been surfaced after welding, came with gaskets, and stainless steel clamps for the slip fit sections.
I'm pretty impressed with the piece. It's a shame to cut it up. Oh well. hahaha