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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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They have contributed nothing good to the Volvo world as far as their manifolds go. I've only heard bad things.
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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I'm running their intercooler. And its doing great.. it heat soaked on the dyno. but that was after like 30 pulls..
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 04:03 AM
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I have their huge TMIC and TBE on my Subbie and they have been great. Heat soak was a problem with the I/C but methanol cured it. Fitment was a TINY bit off, but I have no complaints. Never had a problem with the exhaust. I got the turbo back exhaust AND up pipe shipped for 300. I've heard TONS of different Subaru exhausts and I still think this one sounds the best. It's deeper. Can't wait to hear what it sounds like with S3 cams.

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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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I just got their stainless steel headers for my ls1, but havnt installed them yet. the welds and everything look really good.
Old Dec 28, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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i got a turbo from them and never had problems but i have gone threw 2 p.o.s manifolds, one just broke completley in half where it bolts to the turbo. but in my opionin after having to replace everything i got from them is to spend the extra money and go with the names that have proven quality.
Old Dec 29, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Default Re: SS autochrome

Originally Posted by robdaman
i got a turbo from them and never had problems but i have gone threw 2 p.o.s manifolds, one just broke completley in half where it bolts to the turbo. but in my opionin after having to replace everything i got from them is to spend the extra money and go with the names that have proven quality.
i agree.i built Rob's turbo kit,and everything was braced as it should be.the manis still failed.also have another car i built a kit for using an SSAC mani that cracked.these were also the newer style with more bracing.
for around $300 you can get a Honda log mani made with sch40 piping,or a cast Drag manifold.either will work better and will be 100 times more durable than the SSAC crap.

Rob also had an SSAC wastgate fail.that could have easily led to a blown engine.Tial 38mm gates are so cheap now,it'd be dumb not to get the real thing.

BTW-that's my post in the site linked by the OP.i want royalties.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by hookedup96rolla
i know their shit for MR2s really sucks. the manifolds crack right away and the dp's aren't made right and wont allow the stock turbo to fully open the wg and over boosts.
only thing i'd run from them is maybe an intercooler with my own piping set up.

Yep, their downpipe cost my brother 2 broken pistons.




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