I've got the opportunity to get a (cast) JCW manifold for $100 and I'm wondering if it's worth it. I've done some googling and haven't found many definitive results on if it changes the sound/performance. In the future I'll definitely be getting a manic tune and possibly an upgraded turbo, but is the upgraded manifold going to help that at all or am I better off spending the money elsewhere?

 

Yes. It's a noticeable difference....do it.

 

What about it is noticeable?

 

Improved air flow to all cylinders a bit more equally improving both power and performance. We did a JCW kit on a 2009 R57s N14 Engine. They drove it for 5 years before we installed the N18 JCW manifold.

While it's meant for the N18 engine/JCW kit it bolts right up to the Pre LCI models. There was noticeable improvement of power in all gears and RPM's. I realize its labor intensive to swap, but in their case we had the other one off already so cost for labor was zip.

 

 

How many are available? If more than one, lots of would be interested!

 

gRay rAvEn- would it make sense to have my S manifold ported and polished? I might have to pull my turbo out anyway.... If it does make sense, are there any shops in our area that you'd recommend?