Fix or replace exhaust manifold???
09-12-2012, 05:10 PM
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Fix or replace exhaust manifold???
I have a 2000 V6 3.8L and have a cracked exhaust manifold. I have read a lot of forums saying that i have one of 3 options, replace it with another one of the same, get long headers, or go with the 94-94 exhaust manifold because it does not have the same cracking problems as the 2000 model does. Questions for each. If i replace it with the same manifold, how likely is it to crack again? If i replace it with headers, depending on which kind i get (looking for budget friendly), will i still have problems with cracking or will it hold up better? If going with the 94-95 manifold, will there be any issues of trading it out that i will have to worry about? Answers as well as personal advice is all appreciated. Thanks!
09-13-2012, 02:57 PM
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i would imagine that if u replaced it with oem it would work just fine but could go bad again but odds of that happen are slim.. The nice thing about upgraded headers is you have that performance aspect but also easier to have more custom exhaust for a v6
09-14-2012, 03:10 AM
#3
Heya;
I have a set of stock 2000 manifolds that are not cracked that I would sell.
let me here if you are interested.
As for the 94-98 manifolds, you might run into some fitment issues with your factory midpipe, nothing your exhaust guy couldnt handle though.
1998 Manifolds have an air injection tube on the pass side so I would avoid those unless it is all you can find close in which it can be capped.
If you put factory manifolds back on you can have a little shield made out of sheetmetal to place over the pass side manifolds so that the A/C doesnt drip onto them, thus causing the crack. There is also a small drain on the firewall on the pass side as well.
I have a set of stock 2000 manifolds that are not cracked that I would sell.
let me here if you are interested.
As for the 94-98 manifolds, you might run into some fitment issues with your factory midpipe, nothing your exhaust guy couldnt handle though.
1998 Manifolds have an air injection tube on the pass side so I would avoid those unless it is all you can find close in which it can be capped.
If you put factory manifolds back on you can have a little shield made out of sheetmetal to place over the pass side manifolds so that the A/C doesnt drip onto them, thus causing the crack. There is also a small drain on the firewall on the pass side as well.
09-17-2012, 09:21 AM
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Heya;
I have a set of stock 2000 manifolds that are not cracked that I would sell.
let me here if you are interested.
As for the 94-98 manifolds, you might run into some fitment issues with your factory midpipe, nothing your exhaust guy couldnt handle though.
1998 Manifolds have an air injection tube on the pass side so I would avoid those unless it is all you can find close in which it can be capped.
If you put factory manifolds back on you can have a little shield made out of sheetmetal to place over the pass side manifolds so that the A/C doesnt drip onto them, thus causing the crack. There is also a small drain on the firewall on the pass side as well.
I have a set of stock 2000 manifolds that are not cracked that I would sell.
let me here if you are interested.
As for the 94-98 manifolds, you might run into some fitment issues with your factory midpipe, nothing your exhaust guy couldnt handle though.
1998 Manifolds have an air injection tube on the pass side so I would avoid those unless it is all you can find close in which it can be capped.
If you put factory manifolds back on you can have a little shield made out of sheetmetal to place over the pass side manifolds so that the A/C doesnt drip onto them, thus causing the crack. There is also a small drain on the firewall on the pass side as well.
The drivers side is the cracked side, but replacing both doesn't hurt. Let me know how much you are selling yours for? Thanks!
09-30-2012, 07:02 AM
#5
wow I am late to getting back to this thread. :P
I will take $85 shipped, write me at CrainRacing@hotmail.com if you want them.
I will take $85 shipped, write me at CrainRacing@hotmail.com if you want them.
10-18-2012, 12:24 PM
#7
Its not something that you can buy already made, you have to make it yourself.
Its very easy to do, the more tools you have the nicer it will look but if you dont have tin snips, a drill or punch or a small sheet metal brake then just manhandle something that will work till you can get those tools together.
Its very easy to do, the more tools you have the nicer it will look but if you dont have tin snips, a drill or punch or a small sheet metal brake then just manhandle something that will work till you can get those tools together.
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