So I got some AMAZING results with MAP's manifold last summer:
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-d...ting-evox.html
Before that ever happened, I committed to MrC at FiD-turbo.com to doing a similar test after several friends worked with them and I saw the quality of craftsmanship and amazing numbers on the CT9A platform:
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-dyn...-manifold.html
I've done a ton of work with MAP as they are local to me (literally minutes from my house) but end of the day I am open to trying different parts combos on my car to try and hopefully seek out the best of the best. MAP builds a beautiful manifold but end of the day I'm an independent guy doing independent testing for the good of the community. I talked to them about this and hopefully they take this in stride and we can all learn from these test results!
Anyways, on to the pics!
Initial impressions:
-easier bolt access around turbo flange than MAP mani
-MAP mani has some of the runner-to-flange transitions welded so they can port in smooth transitions
-portwork on MAP mani looks smoother and more shiny
-welding patterns on both manis are different. I'm not an expert at welding but both look high-quality and STRONG.
FiD mani is now ceramic coated (sorry I didn't get pics yet) and the car will be on the dyno at DB Performance this week (I hope!). Stay tuned!