02 Again Manifold Install - Gaskets?

[eastsidebimmer]

When installing a "second hand" 02 Again manifold, it is wise to just use the standard 02 manifold gaskets or will the E30 w/ shield gasket work? I didn't really think about the shielding--the manifold is ceramic coated.

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[Miked2002]

Use the one with the heat shield. Works and fits perfect.

Regards,

[eastsidebimmer]

Thank you Mike!

-Ben

[ClayW]

+1

I always used the heat shield one.

[jgerock]

+2 - even when using stock 2002 manifolds

[ahlem]

May I inquire if this is similar to the manifold from a 1984 318i? If not, what's it from?

I am looking at changing out an exhaust manifold from a de-smogged 1976 and would welcome options and opinions.

[jgerock]

May I inquire if this is similar to the manifold from a 1984 318i? If not, what's it from?

I am looking at changing out an exhaust manifold from a de-smogged 1976 and would welcome options and opinions.

The tii exhaust manifold is supposedly the best performing (stock BMW) unit.

[eastsidebimmer]

The 02again.com manifold looks the part and is very light compared to a stock manifold. If you are going 100% desmog on your 76, and you don't live in CA or another state that will make you keep original smog gear in place, the 72-73 tii manifold is the way to go. I may have one for sale soon, I'm having a flange mount repaired on it as I type this.

The E30 gasket kit shown above with integrated heat shield will replace the factory gaskets and external aluminum shield on a stock 02.

Ben

[ahlem]

I'm in MI. I do get through Indianapolis about every two months. Is the O2Again manifold something unique? I'm looking for aesthetics mostly. I read a thread recently where an enterprising '02 owner made his own flow bench and tested manifolds and came up with some interesting results. My son has a really good looking manifold on his M42 but I don't think the spacing would work on the M10. I don't like all the goofy pipe fittings hanging off the front plugging off my stock 1976 manifold.

[eastsidebimmer]

How's this for sex appeal? The items are out of stock, per the site.

http://www.02again.com/?page_id=260

[ahlem]

That scores pretty high on the scale. Did you already get one? $300 would put it on the bucket list after a zillion other projects at my house unfortunately.