finni 
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Registered: 31st Jul 04
 Location: huddersfield 
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wanting an exhaust manifold for my c16xe gsi with a powerbox.   dont want to lose torque if i get one.  im currentl running 128lb ft of torque.  does anyone know if ill have to sacrifice torque for bhp.   also which exhaust manifold is better.   sbd manifold or lexmaul????
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miles 
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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what mods do you have to get 128lb/ft? Sounds rubbish to me with standard inlet and exhaust manifolds. 
 
You wont sacrifice torque. The SBD manifold is better, whether your engine requires it I dont know. 
 
The lexmaul one is the same as the cheapo janspeed one just in mild steel.
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finni 
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its got a manzel\powerbox and decat.   got a rolling road sheet to prove it.
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