Tanabe Stainless turbo mani- $279?
Tanabe Stainless turbo mani- $279?
Anyone have experience w/ the Tanabe brand stainless turbo exhaust manifold this site lists for $279?
http://www.raretrick.com/index.asp?...ProductsID=6569
http://www.raretrick.com/index.asp?...ProductsID=6569
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http://www.raretrick.com/index.asp?c...roductsID=6569
That?
That's a header...besides the huge mistakes of talking about cylinders and apparently being for a 4cyl engine and no mention whatsoever of any turbo flange...I wouldn't gamble my money.
That?
That's a header...besides the huge mistakes of talking about cylinders and apparently being for a 4cyl engine and no mention whatsoever of any turbo flange...I wouldn't gamble my money.
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Look at the part description guys:
Tanabe Header 87-91 RX-7 Turbo
Who knows though.. it could be for a turbo motor.. But i dont know.. Probably have to call Tanabe or hit a Japanese website.
I'd assume it is suppose to be for the header. and not for a turbo.
Tanabe Header 87-91 RX-7 Turbo
Who knows though.. it could be for a turbo motor.. But i dont know.. Probably have to call Tanabe or hit a Japanese website.
I'd assume it is suppose to be for the header. and not for a turbo.
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Oh boy again 
The picture is incorrect, Tanabe does not have pictures of everything they make (strangely enough, like any other company) and so this is a standard "header" picture. However, it is an exhaust manifold (which is, DUH, another name for a header in it's basic form). This is made for the turbo II, not an NA since in Japan (where Tanabe is from and makes all their parts) there is no na motor for an FC. I'm sure this is pretty much exactly like the HKS manifold for the FC.
The picture is incorrect, Tanabe does not have pictures of everything they make (strangely enough, like any other company) and so this is a standard "header" picture. However, it is an exhaust manifold (which is, DUH, another name for a header in it's basic form). This is made for the turbo II, not an NA since in Japan (where Tanabe is from and makes all their parts) there is no na motor for an FC. I'm sure this is pretty much exactly like the HKS manifold for the FC.
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I wouldn't go throwing up pics saying "not sure if it's an exact pic or not" and then say I bet the Tanabe is exactly the same. Could be very confusing especially since the pic you post is for the V-banded T51. HKS's generic cast manifold don't look anything like that, and their "normal" T4 flanged stainless manifolds are completly different as well.
As for the Tanabe manifold, I found the description very confusing. They talk about stainless pipe and then talk about their "lost wax" manufacturing method, which sure sounds to me like investment casting. I do know that people cast stainless but a cast manifold and a "tubular" manifold are two different things. Furthermore, they make not mention of being equal length.
Knowing how japanese pricing goes I would guess that this is no more than something simliar to the HKS cast unit (not what is pictured above) which is LOG style. The $279 price tag puts it right in that range. Perhaps it is stainless but I'd hold out for a picture of the specific Rx7 part if you are seriously considering this piece.
-Chris
As for the Tanabe manifold, I found the description very confusing. They talk about stainless pipe and then talk about their "lost wax" manufacturing method, which sure sounds to me like investment casting. I do know that people cast stainless but a cast manifold and a "tubular" manifold are two different things. Furthermore, they make not mention of being equal length.
Knowing how japanese pricing goes I would guess that this is no more than something simliar to the HKS cast unit (not what is pictured above) which is LOG style. The $279 price tag puts it right in that range. Perhaps it is stainless but I'd hold out for a picture of the specific Rx7 part if you are seriously considering this piece.
-Chris
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