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I can tell you that I wouldn't fit that ebay manifold as just looking at the pics it doesn't even look like it's straight! Looks nasty.

My opinion is that an me7 manifold would be a better option in terms of cost vs performance. I picked one up off ebay for £25 + P&P. This is based on the fact that the headers split off into more separate feeds than the standard manifold and that the ones that are together are such that the firing order means you won't get a pulse effect. However I have not properly flow tested it, or even had chance to fit it yet.

Difficult to explain in text and I'm a bit hungover so apologies if I've not made myself clear.

If you are swapping manifolds it is a good idea to get a gasket for an early V50 T5 as it's one piece (easier to fit) and cheaper than getting the 5 individual bits.