Hi,

First, I am well familiar with the two companies you recommend, they are indeed reliable suppliers.

1) I wouldn't think you have a difference in noise level with the exhaust manifold being in stainless steel, but I am hoping some one may chime in on this.

2) I went through that kind of thought/research before buying the new one in 2022, I then opted for the new one because all of that was available at the time is 'nice ones with minor cracks' so, I have no reason to believe the situation has changed, and eventually it would be for the worst, given that we are now in 2025, and there are less and less parts available.

I am really curious to hear from anybody else who went for the stainless steel version, I hope there is :)

Thank you,
Alex