Cracked exhaust manifold

[jkittre777]

My exhaust manifold is cracked on my 91 sedan. This seems to be a common problem. How much should I exspect to spend on a new one, and is there a header that would make any difference in performance?

[NexusRift]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-89...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-87...Q5fAccessories

[kcwa]

I just took a look at the two links posted by NexusRift ... I was just thinking the same questions as jkittre777. Has anyone found out whether a stock exhaust manifold or the header was the better choice of the two... especially if used on an otherwise stock car?

[RobMilkshakes]

eh, I've heard some iffy things about the pacesetter. but ultimately, even with a good header it won't be a huge difference in comparison, the stock isn't awfully restricted. with your stock exhaust and a header the only difference you'd probably notice would be it'd be a little louder in engine bay. even full exhaust and intake would only net you a few horse power on a bone stock engine sadly

but just check around online and local stores, hell the store I work in had one in stock on our shelves. its a common engine, most parts are really easy to find. in store though expect to probably pay about $80-$100? I dont remember the mark up price exactly, I always looked it up on my account.

but the extra money for the header would probably be better spent on a tune up, your next oil change and lunch.

[Donald]

I had a pacesetter on my Tercel. I was totally unimpressed with the quality. It looked cheap, and started rusting within a week, but then I didn't pay a lot for it. I would never recommend them.

I have also used OBX headers, the last one I bought didn't match the cylinder head, but I was very satisfied with the other two I had previously bought.

[jkittre777]

Thanks for the link.