Exhaust Manifold Help

GeeTJ · 10-21-2003, 05:22 PM

Anyone had any experience with this Direct Automotive manifold? It's got some crazy bellows welded into the outer two header tubes and I'm wondering if that's a good idea.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33632&item=24 38082015

I've got a cracked manifold and I've got to fix it myself on the cheap. Any other suggestions?

GeeTJ · 10-21-2003, 05:24 PM

Forgot to mention that it's a 4.0L.

gtflyer · 10-21-2003, 06:42 PM

well as a matter of fact yes I have seen a bunch of them....all of which have cracked I might ADD..the bellows joints are supposed to prevent the cracking issue,but those crack at the bellows joints because that is the weak spot where they are integrated with the pipes....it is a temporary fix and may hold for awhile,but you will be back in the same situation again...it does not pay to go cheap on this solution!

RockPaws · 10-21-2003, 08:01 PM

Looks nice but looks can be deceiving. It sounds a little cheep.
I would pony up and spend the money for either a new factory manifold or better yet .. install a Banks header. Their only a little more than a normal header. The header will provide more HP and combined with a good Cat-Back Exhaust, even more. Not to mention a nice new sound.

If you decide on the Header check out Red Rock 4x4
You must ask for the Jeep Forum discount by either phone or email.

gtflyer · 10-21-2003, 10:00 PM

didn't want to say it but Rockpaws is absolutely correct...spend some extra |$$ and get the banks...you will be so happy after you get it

Jim Shanks · 10-22-2003, 08:38 AM

Seconds on the "save for a banks". I thought mine was leaking, but really it is just the fact that it's quieter up front and I can hear my noisy valvetrain.!

Jim

GeeTJ · 10-22-2003, 05:22 PM

Will the Banks header bolt right on without buying a cat back system?

**xyz123** · 10-22-2003, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeTJ

Will the Banks header bolt right on without buying a cat back system?

Yes, it will bolt right in. get the banks.

gtflyer · 10-22-2003, 09:47 PM

yep,what he said

isaacson · 10-29-2003, 10:37 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33632&item=2438148 513

I got one from these guys and it's worked great it's been on for over a year

gtflyer · 10-29-2003, 10:59 AM

AH,the infamous Ebay special...or the non stainless header they claim is stainless

...all I can say is I hope it works out for ya...I have only seen 3 or 4 of those cracked in the last year.

10-21-2003, 05:24 PM	#2
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10-21-2003, 08:01 PM	#4
RockPaws Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 832 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Looks nice but looks can be deceiving. It sounds a little cheep. I would pony up and spend the money for either a new factory manifold or better yet .. install a Banks header. Their only a little more than a normal header. The header will provide more HP and combined with a good Cat-Back Exhaust, even more. Not to mention a nice new sound. If you decide on the Header check out Red Rock 4x4 You must ask for the Jeep Forum discount by either phone or email. __________________ [FONT=Trebuchet MS]01' Jeep TJ (Jeep #5) 3.5 RE Custom SuperFlex, Raingler, Kilby, Currie, Banks, Borla, American Racing, Custom mods, Always more in the works. [URL=http://www.redrock4x4.com][COLOR=Blue]www.redrock4x4.com Rocks![/COLOR][/URL] [URL=www.needhim.org/][COLOR=Blue]Need Him?[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT]

10-22-2003, 05:22 PM	#7
GeeTJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 6 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Bolts Right On? Will the Banks header bolt right on without buying a cat back system? __________________ 99 Wrangler 4.0 L, 5 Speed Stock as a Rock Crawler

10-29-2003, 10:37 AM	#10
isaacson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wash Posts: 133 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i bought one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33632&item=2438148 513 I got one from these guys and it's worked great it's been on for over a year

10-21-2003, 06:42 PM	#3
gtflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: anaheim Posts: 520 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	well as a matter of fact yes I have seen a bunch of them....all of which have cracked I might ADD..the bellows joints are supposed to prevent the cracking issue,but those crack at the bellows joints because that is the weak spot where they are integrated with the pipes....it is a temporary fix and may hold for awhile,but you will be back in the same situation again...it does not pay to go cheap on this solution!

10-21-2003, 10:00 PM	#5
gtflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: anaheim Posts: 520 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	didn't want to say it but Rockpaws is absolutely correct...spend some extra \|$$ and get the banks...you will be so happy after you get it

10-22-2003, 09:47 PM	#9
gtflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: anaheim Posts: 520 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	yep,what he said

10-29-2003, 10:59 AM	#11
gtflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: anaheim Posts: 520 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	AH,the infamous Ebay special...or the non stainless header they claim is stainless ...all I can say is I hope it works out for ya...I have only seen 3 or 4 of those cracked in the last year.