Originally Posted by
-weekendwarrior-
+1 cracks on the manifold suck. had to rebuild half my mani with thicker steel and made support brackets everywhere. it weighs like 10 lbs more

I've got an XSpower mani so it's not the best but I didn't see or feel any cracks in it. I'll have to check out that flange gasket. Thanks and keep the idea coming.