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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Need to replace my WRX Bugeye manifold. OEM part is £306.

I don't need an upgrade part as I don't want to remap. I have seen a variety on fleebay and wondered if anyone had any experience of these sellers:

race_spec_performance

- CNC MACHINED FLANGE
- MANDREL BENT PIPE
- FITTING WILL RESULT IN BHP INCREASE (UPTO 25BHP)
- FITTING WILL ALSO GIVE WEIGHT REDUCTION
- COMPLETE WITH GASKETS AND BOLTS
- BRAND NEW IN STOCK IN THE UK

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- Mandrel Bent T304 Stainless Steel with CNC Machined Flanges
- Built-in Up Pipe Is Welded To Reduce Air Leakage
- Un-Equal Length Gives The Distinctive Subaru Burble
- Very Lightweight - Only Weighs 9 Kilo
- Adds Instant Horsepower & Torque
- Gaskets & Bolts Included

They are both selling stainless systems for approx £150.

Any suggestions?

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Really these headers will crack after few weeks/month,if you want go for aftermarket go for GT Spec,but at your tune i would suggest go for standard ported headers from Harvey.



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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Agreed go ported from Harvey - or look for a std second hand set
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Why would they crack? The welds? The sellers have loads of positive feedback. Can't see why. Will investigate Harvey. Link!
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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He posts on here as harvey. PM him.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by discodancer
Why would they crack? The welds? The sellers have loads of positive feedback. Can't see why. Will investigate Harvey. Link!
I had these on my old Wrx. They cracked within 6 months. so user feedback wont state this. As feedback is only given once you recieved the headers or have them installed.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Good point thanks for the advice
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