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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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got a cracked manifold and to buy one is the same price as buying two headers soo just wondering what is a better way??? i dont wanna deal with header leaks and such
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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i think that headers would be a better choice because the arnt as restrictive as the manifolds are
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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The manifolds fell apart on my truck so I went with pace setter headers. I had no idea what I was in for, Every manifold stud broke off and the EGR tube twisted off. Luckily I have a welder so I welded nuts on every broken stud and they came right out. the headers were a puzzle to get in (very tight fit) and I had to fab up the right fitting for the new EGR tube. No leaks so far (3+ yrs) and the exhaust tone is fantastic ! (dumped straight pipe). I know I saved a ton of loot by doing this myself, but it was a PITA.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Get some long tube headers
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