Kinetix SSV Manifold (Review)

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Introduction

SSV Manifold

Fitment: Overall, the manifold fit perfectly. I was not sure what to expect since several of my mods in the past had sub-par fitment. This piece fit exactly as it should without any modifications.
Looks: This piece is for show. That is probably the only justification for the high price. The engine bay looks very different with this in place. Some people don't like the assymetrical design, but I think it looks great.
Quality: The fit and finish on this piece are top notch. The polish on the piece is near perfect.
Sound: The engine sounds like it is breathing more air. Also, the exhaust note got a bit louder as well.
Weight: There is definitely weight savings here. The stock upper and lower plenums are extremely heavy even thought they are aluminum. It seems there is a lot of unnecessary material on the stock pieces.

There is just not much to complain about here.

Instructions: The biggest complaint about the manifold is the supplied instructions. They could have been much better, and pictures would have helped. Of course that is no justification to give thumbs down to this part.

Here are images of all the components that come with the manifold. Everything is of great quality, and again I have no complaints.

6 locking washers	Fuel bracket spacer	7 hex head bolts	Coolant hose connector
Connector for addition sensor (boost)	The Manifold	Inlet (throttle body attach point). Notice the cork-type gasket.	6 exit tubes, 1 per cylinder. Again, cork-type gasket.
2 hose connectors, 1 plugged for additional sensor	Instructions page 1	Instructions page 2	Manifold installed