Exhaust manifold

[JB]

Another Aussie starting af build. Just wondering what everyones thoughts were on the stock exhaust manifold?? Aftermarket?? Is it worth buying a 2nd hand one, do they wear out??

Thanks

[gregrobo]

its worth going to the introduction section and saying hello first

[HotMetal762]

I use the stock manifold and seal it with high temp RTV silicone. Let cure for 24hrs.

[JB]

Thanks for the reply, i bought a engine recently and it didn't come with one so i rang my local honda dealer to get a price. Almost had a heart attack when he said $130 thats without the gasket or anyother parts, i thought if i'm going to spend that much i might try to chase up a better aftermarket one or import one from the US cheaper, i have heard of the atomic22 but can't seem to find any on the net.

[AlisoBob]

The Atomic 22 one is aluminum, and only lasts on bikes that sit in the garage and get polished.

[Roostius_Maximus]

atomic came out with a steel one, hardly ever see them available