steed speed exhaust manifold or stainless - Competition Diesel.Com

97rada · 08-02-2011, 03:29 PM

I am looking to upgrade my manifold. I was looking for a little feedback on what people like and or if anyone has had good luck with either of these parts.
Thanks Austin

BgBlDodge · 08-02-2011, 04:11 PM

Stainless hands down. Ports on that thing are freaking huge and I gained a 100-200rpm spoolup on my single 472.

bsmith · 08-02-2011, 04:44 PM

what's the link fo stainless?

BgBlDodge · 08-02-2011, 05:01 PM

cumminsperformanceparts.com

Jamie sells em and can set ya up right.

97crewcab · 08-02-2011, 05:35 PM

I have had 0 issues with my steed speed manifolds. Ran one on the puller for a season (~25 hooks) and the bolts came out with your hands and it looked like the day we put it on. Sold that manifold and went to a T6 flange model this year with no issues. Since these manifolds are cnc machined and not cast the runners are smooth. The coating included in the price is nice also.
Steed has better prices and better options IMHO. Especially if a guy wants to run an external gate.

The only issue I have had with steed is the time to get a manifold. I had to wait 3-4 weeks for both of mine. That being said there are dealers with manifolds on hand now (puredieselpower.com) , which wasn't the case when I ordered mine.

NickTF · 08-02-2011, 05:56 PM

It is just a guess on my part but I would expect the Steed Speed piece to hold up better over time and is my number one choice until otherwise convinced if/when my ported stocker gives up the ghost.

97rada · 08-02-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BgBlDodge

Stainless hands down. Ports on that thing are freaking huge and I gained a 100-200rpm spoolup on my single 472.

have you tried anything else or is this just over the stocker. i know there are hard facts and dynos on the steed

Tate · 08-03-2011, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 97rada

have you tried anything else or is this just over the stocker. i know there are hard facts and dynos on the steed

I was gonna say the same. I don't have a dog in this fight, but I've seen the ports on Steed manifold, and they are pretty big. I don't know what Stainless' manifolds are like, but to say one is superior without having run both is a hard sell.

BgBlDodge · 08-03-2011, 07:49 AM

Just a ported stocker and picked up spool over that.

zunkerduramax · 08-03-2011, 09:35 AM

I have a stainless manifold and have been very pleased with it.

NickTF · 08-03-2011, 09:44 AM

What are thoughts on the straight flange version of the steed speed piece? Wonder if there is really power to be found in not turning the flange 45* like the stocker and nearly all aftermarket manifolds do.

bsmith · 08-03-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NickTF

What are thoughts on the straight flange version of the steed speed piece? Wonder if there is really power to be found in not turning the flange 45* like the stocker and nearly all aftermarket manifolds do.

That's for compounds.

M_Thomas07 · 08-03-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmith

That's for compounds.

Can it be used for a single until i decide to do compounds?

f6jbob · 08-03-2011, 10:23 AM

Haisleys have dyno tested various manifolds. I know that the stainless was one of them. I don't know if the steed was among them.

Legendarydslper · 08-03-2011, 10:29 AM

Stainless Diesel manifold FTW!

SuperDave4x4 · 08-03-2011, 10:47 AM

SO that is the manifold to have now?

NickTF · 08-03-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmith

That's for compounds.

Would it not be more challenging to fit a primary below a turbo which is not raised up via a flipped over 45* flange? This is from their website:

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Due to popular demand we have added a new style manifold design where the turbo flanges are directed straight out toward the fender to allow for a top mounted wastegate and better flow. This arrangement works well with all turbo styles from T3 to T6.

Shown here is our T6 version. As you can see, the exhaust can flow much smoother into the turbo without the sharp 45 degree angle of the stock manifolds.

Is the idea to keep from having the up turned 45* flange causing interference issues when placing an external gate on compounds? I have not built a set of compounds (yet) but I would guess (quite possibly guessing wrong) that having the turbo come straight out would be more difficult to to allow for placement of the primary?

97rada · 08-03-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by f6jbob

Haisleys have dyno tested various manifolds. I know that the stainless was one of them. I don't know if the steed was among them.

are the results known to this test? i am not sure what one to get i hear great about both

97crewcab · 08-03-2011, 02:30 PM

I have never run a T4 or larger manifold of any other brand other than Steed. The stainless manifolds do look nice but I have never seen one in person to compare.

I have the T6 strait flange manifold a S400 sized charger fits a lot better than my angled T4 ever did. I doubt that fitting a set of twins would be that much harder with a strait manifold than with the angled. The nice thing is Steed sells both options and they are the same price from T3 on up to T6

I really doubt that the manifolds are going to make a huge difference between each other when comparing the same size flanges to each other. Your butt dyno may feel stronger because your wallet is lighter.

01smoker · 08-03-2011, 02:44 PM

Ive never seen a steed speed manifold in person but i can tell you that my stainless diesel manifold has huge ports. Significantly bigger than a stocker. I like how the new stainless manifolds are T6 but include a T4 plate with them.

08-02-2011, 03:29 PM	#1
97rada Name: 97rada Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,410	steed speed exhaust manifold or stainless I am looking to upgrade my manifold. I was looking for a little feedback on what people like and or if anyone has had good luck with either of these parts. Thanks Austin __________________ Austin tow truck- 14-3500 with tuning toy truck -94 rclb auto- 5.2x with a lot left. Shooting for 4s Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex...it takes a touch of genius- and alot of courage to move in the opposite direction.

08-02-2011, 04:11 PM	#2
BgBlDodge Name: BgBlDodge Title: Hates hippies Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buda, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,647	Stainless hands down. Ports on that thing are freaking huge and I gained a 100-200rpm spoolup on my single 472. __________________ 2003 Nissan 350z Touring 6mt 2000 4runner Limited Tyler Williams We have become educated beyond our intelligence. -Jerry Clower

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bsmith Name: bsmith Title: Never enough Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: la Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,966	what's the link fo stainless? __________________ RIP DEX 2001 2500 2wd Diesel pro's cam Walbro 392 Goff diesel injection 160hp pump 6x.013's by Weston HTT 62/71/13 over FI 82/92/1.10 Levi's turbo blankets!

08-02-2011, 05:01 PM	#4
BgBlDodge Name: BgBlDodge Title: Hates hippies Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buda, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,647	cumminsperformanceparts.com Jamie sells em and can set ya up right. __________________ 2003 Nissan 350z Touring 6mt 2000 4runner Limited Tyler Williams We have become educated beyond our intelligence. -Jerry Clower

08-02-2011, 05:35 PM	#5
97crewcab Name: 97crewcab Title: Wrong. Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,804	I have had 0 issues with my steed speed manifolds. Ran one on the puller for a season (~25 hooks) and the bolts came out with your hands and it looked like the day we put it on. Sold that manifold and went to a T6 flange model this year with no issues. Since these manifolds are cnc machined and not cast the runners are smooth. The coating included in the price is nice also. Steed has better prices and better options IMHO. Especially if a guy wants to run an external gate. The only issue I have had with steed is the time to get a manifold. I had to wait 3-4 weeks for both of mine. That being said there are dealers with manifolds on hand now (puredieselpower.com) , which wasn't the case when I ordered mine. __________________ 94, 95, 96, 97 Dodge Videos Facebook

08-02-2011, 05:56 PM	#6
NickTF Name: NickTF Title: Single turbo turd. Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laurel, DE Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,887	It is just a guess on my part but I would expect the Steed Speed piece to hold up better over time and is my number one choice until otherwise convinced if/when my ported stocker gives up the ghost. __________________ 97 12v sold. 2015 Power Wagon DD!

08-03-2011, 07:49 AM	#9
BgBlDodge Name: BgBlDodge Title: Hates hippies Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buda, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,647	Just a ported stocker and picked up spool over that. __________________ 2003 Nissan 350z Touring 6mt 2000 4runner Limited Tyler Williams We have become educated beyond our intelligence. -Jerry Clower

08-03-2011, 09:35 AM	#10
zunkerduramax Name: zunkerduramax Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 58	I have a stainless manifold and have been very pleased with it. __________________ 2005 Dodge Cummins pulling truck

08-03-2011, 09:44 AM	#11
NickTF Name: NickTF Title: Single turbo turd. Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laurel, DE Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,887	What are thoughts on the straight flange version of the steed speed piece? Wonder if there is really power to be found in not turning the flange 45* like the stocker and nearly all aftermarket manifolds do. __________________ 97 12v sold. 2015 Power Wagon DD!

08-03-2011, 10:23 AM	#14
f6jbob Name: f6jbob Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: western Wi. Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,153	Haisleys have dyno tested various manifolds. I know that the stainless was one of them. I don't know if the steed was among them. __________________ 2006 RCSB Dodge Goerend tranny and converter, Stainless Diesel twins and exhaust manifold, B&B intake manifold, T&C Diesel CP3, rail and dual prv, Hellman intercooler, Porting by Joker Fabrication, Isspro Performax gauges, AirDog fuel pump. Supported by Pure Diesel Power, Garmons Diesel Performance, Blacks Diesel Performance and above vendors.

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Legendarydslper Name: Legendarydslper Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarkston/Kalamazoo Mi Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,840	Stainless Diesel manifold FTW! __________________ 2010 Ram 3500 CCLB SRW Black- Billet S466/SD T4 Manifold and piping/20x12s/33x13.50s/Carli&Fox Suspension 2006 CCLB Black- "Lookin for a Hookup" 2.6 Pull truck project.

08-03-2011, 10:47 AM	#16
SuperDave4x4 Name: SuperDave4x4 Title: popcorn playa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luling, Louisiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,416	SO that is the manifold to have now? __________________ 2020 Ram 2500 CCLB 4x4 (Sold)1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc Member #41

08-03-2011, 02:30 PM	#19
97crewcab Name: 97crewcab Title: Wrong. Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,804	I have never run a T4 or larger manifold of any other brand other than Steed. The stainless manifolds do look nice but I have never seen one in person to compare. I have the T6 strait flange manifold a S400 sized charger fits a lot better than my angled T4 ever did. I doubt that fitting a set of twins would be that much harder with a strait manifold than with the angled. The nice thing is Steed sells both options and they are the same price from T3 on up to T6 I really doubt that the manifolds are going to make a huge difference between each other when comparing the same size flanges to each other. Your butt dyno may feel stronger because your wallet is lighter. __________________ 94, 95, 96, 97 Dodge Videos Facebook

08-03-2011, 02:44 PM	#20
01smoker Name: 01smoker Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central MO Member`s Gallery Posts: 961	Ive never seen a steed speed manifold in person but i can tell you that my stainless diesel manifold has huge ports. Significantly bigger than a stocker. I like how the new stainless manifolds are T6 but include a T4 plate with them.