Exhaust Manifold Cracked...What to do??

[STLSupra]

I took my Intake and Exhaust manifold into the shop to get ported and polished. Well today I got a call that my Exhaust manifold is cracked. What should I do?? Does anybody have an extra? Is there a cheap upgrade to the stock one or is the stock one good enough for no more then 400 hp?? Please let me know cause I have to let the shop know ASAP.

-GREG

 

[mkIIIman089]

Is it possible to have it welded? I'm actually in the same boat as you right now.

 

[bandit]

the stock manifold can be welded, but unless it is free of all oil and dirt,(CLEANER THAN CLEAN)the weld will not penetrate good and will not hold.take it to a professional.i am a certified welder but even i dont want to deal with cast iron

 

[suprabad]

I recommend you go to your local pick ur part and scrounge up a used one. They're cheap and I don't know about where you live but here in Ca. they're pretty easy to find. Normally I wouldn't recommend bone yard parts but hey, it's just an exhaust manifold and:

1. I'd rather have a used one then a cracked one.
2. It'll probably be cheaper then welding your old one.
3. I had one welded and it cracked in like 4 days. :cry:

 

[clifftrail]

I had one cracked also and checked into having it fixed. Bandit is right on about fixing it, its not easy or cheap, I was quoted a little over 100 to fix it, and that was no guarantee that it wouldn't crack again. Go to your local yard and look for a used one, should be able to get it for around 40. Maybe cheaper. GL.

 

[p5150]

a lot of manifolds have cracks. Where is it at, and is it leaking?

 

[hottscennessey]

There is one on ebay right now, i'd post the link but i'm on my way to work..

 

[mrnickleye]

Header time ???

 

[Supraboostin]

i have one but shipping is gonna be a bitch,that thing is heavy

 

[mazzer]

tubular.. theyre not really that hard to make. if you have no clue its not hard to find somone who does..