Topic: Exhaust manifolds!

[Cheesemaker]

I am going to pick up my motor tomorrow.  And I just realized that I need to get looking into a exhaust. So, I was asking about headers and the info I got was to look at NWOR and Downey, but crap, I can get a stock exhaust for what they want.  So, where is the best place to get a stock exhaust manifold and down pipe? 

I'm going to do everything right and if it needs to be replaced I'm gonna replace it!  i.e. ~ Engine mounts, hoses, vacuum hoses, and etc.  Gonna order a Marlin 1200 clutch! 

[eightyfive]

your going to need a manifold or header for a turbo application....that is if you still running the turbo set up.  lc has a turbo header that cost more than my whole truck...

[Cheesemaker [OP]]

Sorry for the confusion, I re-edited the first post!

[TRHS1980]

How much are you planning on spending on a stock manifold and down pipe? You're looking for new ones I would assume... Anyway, if they're going to cost you a bit, then you might as well go to summit and get a thorley header. Mine cost $182 shipped for my 1st gen. Pretty damn good price to quality in my opinion. Just my  . What motor is this for?

[Cheesemaker [OP]]

I'd love to get a Thorley, but online I can get some stock manifolds for $58 and down pipes for $70 and don't know about shipping yet!  But I was talking to a buddy and he knows of some stock exhaust's that he's going to try to pick up for me on the cheap!  So, we will see what will happen!  There is a  load of them on e-bay new! 

[Wermz84]

ya the headers can be expensive, i spent $500 on my LCE and I it..  Good luck to you on ebay   

[Duffil]

I have quite a few of both.  Shipping might kill it though, they're kinda heavy.

[TRHS1980]

I'd love to get a Thorley, but online I can get some stock manifolds for $58 and down pipes for $70 and don't know about shipping yet!  But I was talking to a buddy and he knows of some stock exhaust's that he's going to try to pick up for me on the cheap!  So, we will see what will happen!  There is a  load of them on e-bay new! 

nice... i hope that works out for ya... shipping can always kill a good deal.

[79coyotefrg]

a LC header  is   but  worth  the money,  im  glad  my truck  came with one when i got it 

[Cheesemaker [OP]]

I'm going to see what happens for now!  I've got connections for some used stock exhausts!     If I can save some $ here and there.  Then later I can get a killer exhaust.  Especially if I use the turbo intake, more air to the intake, then I'll get a cam and a header will help boost a little more hp and torque out of this motor!  But that will be later down the road!  I just didn't realize what a good header would cost! 

[Jeffe 81]

the Thorley header is worth the money, I paid about $225 shipped from summit racing for mine.  It made a huge difference.  I was able to hold 4th gear in places where I had to go to 3rd.  Better gas mileage too.

[Wermz84]

a LC header  is   but  worth  the money,  im  glad  my truck  came with one when i got it 

Lucky guy you 

[RynothealbinO]

Doug Thorley is the only way to go in my opinion.  They are alot cheaper than any other quality header.  You could get a Pacesetter for just over $100 buy my experience with cheaper headers is that the flanges will warp and they will start to leak.

[Cheesemaker [OP]]

This is why I'm looking at getting stock manifold now, until I can afford to get the good stuff!