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Ok, from what I have read, no one has used the Pentroof manifolds with the HKS2530's. Correct me if this is not still true. Take the best price for the 2530's (~3700) and add the Pentroofs (~$2200), and you have $5900. The TD05's best price isabout $4500, plus $2200 for the manifolds would be over $6700, however, it seems like Pentroof cuts you a little deal if you buy from splparts b/c they sell this kit for $6k. For ease of argument, let's say $5900 (2530's + PR manis) = $6k (splparts TD05's with PR manis). What am I missing from this equation? We know of many people who have the Pentroofs with the TD05's, and no one seems unhappy. Some with the 2530's are happy, yet some have switched to TD05's, PE's, etc., so they don't all seem happy. I know, I know, it depends on your driving etc., but I'm talking in general. Let's call apples apples, and look at the HP that each kit gives. Is it worth the risk for the 2530's with the PR manis? Water-cooled, ball bearing implies less wear and less stress on the manifolds compared to the TD05's (not water-cooled, not BB of course). Kuah even said that he would do everything in his power and means to "warranty" the Pentroof manifolds if installed correctly (pictures, he said, would prove this). So for the extra few hundred bucks, regardless of the stainless steel argument, they seem very worth it, with a slight comfort cloud above us saying that if something happens, they'll make everything all better (a little Tommy Boy there). I'm not trying to open up the turbo debate again, as I've read dozens upon dozens of threads about it, but does what I say make sense? Thanks, SS
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