X1997J

Hey everyone I need a new exhaust manifold mine has cracked. Any recommendations on a replacement? Thanks.

GFBurke

I have this one in my list, when I'll need to replace.
Guess it's good?
Or speed daddy. lots go guys on YT go with that one.. idk if there is a difference.

X1997J

I was thinking maybe trying one with the flex areas to prevent cracking. I’ve seen them range from $80 ish up into the $200s. So I don’t know if i should spend $200 or not.

PJB

I bought one of those cheap e-bay headers, installed it, and it was warped. I ended up buying a stock replacement.

agreen

This is one of those things that doesn't seem to have a good solution unfortunately. I tried a Dorman manifold, but it cracked after a year or 2. I tried a cheap eBay manifold, same story. I tried TIG welding one, and it cracked next to the weld. I went to the junkyard and found a low mile xj with a good condition exhaust manifold for $35 and it's been great for a few years. Motor mounts are a likely culprit for continually cracking manifolds, but in my case they were new. It's just one of those things we deal with.

NBHRaven

I bought an ECCPP Header from Amazon and I love it!

X1997J

I know this is old but life got in the way of my jeep projects and I am jumping back into it. That is a nice looking header, how long have you had it installed? How much driving have you done with it?

bluejeep2001

Looked on Amazon...they sell several headers from ECCPP. Looks like yours is the stainless WITHOUT the flexible bellows...correct?

X1997J

Yes that is SS without flex areas. I just found someone selling them on ebay for $85 free shipping so I grabbed one. I'll take pictures when I get it in my hands.

X1997J

The manifold showed up today it looks good and the quality is definitely work the price I paid. If anyone want pics let me know.

bluejeep2001

Hey my dorman bellows manifold
cracked on the #2 runner into the main pipe...how is yours holding up...worth getting?

NBHRaven

fellow member I’m sorry to have let you down and not reply in over a year. Was not aware I was replied to. It’s been on for almost 2 years now. About 5k miles on it and all 6 pipes are separate so no need for flex pipe bellows like the OE upgraded replacements

NBHRaven

everything turn out as expected with the ECCPP Header? 😅

NBHRaven

mines held up great, even got some bluing of the metal to give a “burnt titanium” look but naturally. 🤣 no problems after about 5k miles or so

X1997J

Yes mine has been great so far, I can't complain for the price.