Buyer beware (fake parts)

[Precision Metal]

Hey Guys, Most of you know about the knock off ls3 manifolds on ebay. There was a thread sometime back. Just wanted to let you know that I got a call from a gentleman requesting to buy fuel rails for one of my manifolds, hmm I thought thats odd, every manifold that I have ever sold came with the fuel rails. I asked some more questions and had him send me a picture, sure enough he had a Chinese part. Now I don't want to get into a pissing match over import/ripped off parts. The thing that upset me is he specificly was told that it was a Precision Metalcraft part by the person he bought it from. That is what ticks me off, for 2 reasons. 1, if the part performs/fits poorly it reflects badly on me. 2, It's just plain dishonest.

I have built over 250 LS manifolds in the last 6 years so there are bound to be some used ones come up now and then. Most of them are perfectly fine parts, but here are some things to look for.

Does not come with fuel rails, ask where they are because if I built the part it had them a one time. Also note that Precision Metalcraft fuel rails will only fit on a PMC manifold so excuses about saving them for another project is likely bull S...

Fuel injector bossed welded to the flange/runner. All PMC LS manifold have the fuel injector boss machined into the flange.

A Precision Metalcraft part will have a large radius bell mouths on the runner.

If you see a used Precision Metalcraft manifold that you are thinking you may buy please do your homework, You can always give me call or drop me an email and I will be happy the help you decide if it's a good purchase/fit for your car. I make this post not to vent or rant but I hate to see good people spend hard earned $$$ on something they think is quality US made product only the be disapointed. If you knowingly buy import/ripoff parts thats not my problem and you will likely get what you pay for.

Thanks for reading,
Jeff Davis
Precision Metalcraft