From: Why The Hks Manifold Sux "pics"
02-03-2005, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by banzaitoyota' date='Feb 3 2005, 05:56 AM
A couple of observations on my part.
1. He his starting with a "new" casting, so his probabilty of a succesfull weld build up are better.
2. In a Perfect world, a IR Temp gage would be the ideal solution to monitor temp, In this case since he is arc welding, toss it in the oven on the highest temp and be ready to strike the arc when it comes out.
1. He his starting with a "new" casting, so his probabilty of a succesfull weld build up are better.
2. In a Perfect world, a IR Temp gage would be the ideal solution to monitor temp, In this case since he is arc welding, toss it in the oven on the highest temp and be ready to strike the arc when it comes out.
Are you a certified welder? This sounds like shade tree welding practices. Which is fine so long as we all know that is where you are coming from.
02-03-2005, 12:28 PM
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Before anyone posts anything else to this please note that the only reason I took the time to post pics was to share with the community.
Time and time again I hear "This Sux" or "That Sux" with no evidence as to why. Well now there are pics of the problems with the HKS manifold on Nopistions.com.
Since I am a QA person and have experience working in a foundry I know that this would be a very easy issue for HKS to fix. However, since most people seem to think this is acceptable and dont let HKS know about it they will most likely continue as is.
Peoples reaction to this post have been entertaining to say the least. If someone thinking about getting this manifold does a search on nopistions I hope they find this thread and find the information useful.
GregW
Time and time again I hear "This Sux" or "That Sux" with no evidence as to why. Well now there are pics of the problems with the HKS manifold on Nopistions.com.
Since I am a QA person and have experience working in a foundry I know that this would be a very easy issue for HKS to fix. However, since most people seem to think this is acceptable and dont let HKS know about it they will most likely continue as is.
Peoples reaction to this post have been entertaining to say the least. If someone thinking about getting this manifold does a search on nopistions I hope they find this thread and find the information useful.
GregW
02-03-2005, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GMON' date='Feb 3 2005, 10:28 AM
Before anyone posts anything else to this please note that the only reason I took the time to post pics was to share with the community.
Time and time again I hear "This Sux" or "That Sux" with no evidence as to why. Well now there are pics of the problems with the HKS manifold on Nopistions.com.
Since I am a QA person and have experience working in a foundry I know that this would be a very easy issue for HKS to fix. However, since most people seem to think this is acceptable and dont let HKS know about it they will most likely continue as is.
Peoples reaction to this post have been entertaining to say the least. If someone thinking about getting this manifold does a search on nopistions I hope they find this thread and find the information useful.
GregW
Time and time again I hear "This Sux" or "That Sux" with no evidence as to why. Well now there are pics of the problems with the HKS manifold on Nopistions.com.
Since I am a QA person and have experience working in a foundry I know that this would be a very easy issue for HKS to fix. However, since most people seem to think this is acceptable and dont let HKS know about it they will most likely continue as is.
Peoples reaction to this post have been entertaining to say the least. If someone thinking about getting this manifold does a search on nopistions I hope they find this thread and find the information useful.
GregW
I personally would not buy a cast manifold.
02-03-2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GMON' date='Feb 3 2005, 10:28 AM
Since I am a QA person and have experience working in a foundry I know that this would be a very easy issue for HKS to fix. However, since most people seem to think this is acceptable and dont let HKS know about it they will most likely continue as is.
Peoples reaction to this post have been entertaining to say the least. If someone thinking about getting this manifold does a search on nopistions I hope they find this thread and find the information useful.
GregW
Peoples reaction to this post have been entertaining to say the least. If someone thinking about getting this manifold does a search on nopistions I hope they find this thread and find the information useful.
GregW
well the problem is they have made this manifold for almost 20years, why would they change it for a dead car?
the info you're showing is IS useful though.
02-03-2005, 11:46 PM
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i'd take cast over a SS manifold anyday. i had TWO and both broke!!!! down with SS manifolds !!!! cast all the way
i agree the hks manifold could be better but so could anything! i'm pretty sure HKS has been making those manifolds for like 10 years now....
i agree the hks manifold could be better but so could anything! i'm pretty sure HKS has been making those manifolds for like 10 years now....
02-04-2005, 03:07 AM
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yea i definitely prefer a cast manifold especially when it comes to a big/heavy turbo. I know vosko had problems with his T78 breaking SS manis, and by holding mine i can definitely see why. the ****** is heavy, so unless you brace it up or put braces all over the SS manifold (defeating the whole "SS is pretty" thing) then cast is a lot better.
plus when adding things as important as a manifold who chooses something cause its "prettier"?
I'm going to run that HKS "log" manifold as well, but im going to try to use the RB flange to try an idea i have in my head to make the port line up better.
kevin.
plus when adding things as important as a manifold who chooses something cause its "prettier"?
I'm going to run that HKS "log" manifold as well, but im going to try to use the RB flange to try an idea i have in my head to make the port line up better.
kevin.
02-04-2005, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by vosko' date='Feb 3 2005, 09:46 PM
i'd take cast over a SS manifold anyday. i had TWO and both broke!!!! down with SS manifolds !!!! cast all the way
i agree the hks manifold could be better but so could anything! i'm pretty sure HKS has been making those manifolds for like 10 years now....
i agree the hks manifold could be better but so could anything! i'm pretty sure HKS has been making those manifolds for like 10 years now....
I'll change my tune if mine cracks. As of yet it has not.