Breathing Fire

Ok so here is my deal. I was attempting to change the O2's on my 99 TA it has 115k on the clock. Needless to say the O2's were in there pretty good. I thought I was problem free until I was driving to work today and started smelling exhaust pretty bad. So anyway I start looking at where or what the problem might be and staring me right in the face is a crack on the passenger side manifold.

So here is my question. Keep in mind I really don't want to spend much money or more than I need to. Should I try and find a used manifold or should I get shortys? I was thinking it would be a good excuse to justify LT's, but I was stashing money for a LS3 swap in the future which for sure I won't be getting budget headers for. Oh and one more thing what are the odds of breaking the bolts getting the exhaust manifold off?

XtremeDime

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JB weld it

Breathing Fire

Thanks I never thought about that. The more I think about this the more I want some LT's. Would pacesetters be ok? I have read a lot and people seem to like them. If I decide on that the only worry I have would be breaking the manifold bolts has anyone had a problem with that?

02*C5

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American Racing their 1 3/4 are good till 600hp and the 1 7/8 are good for God hp and the costumer service is absolutely impeccable.

LS1-NAVY

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i say get good ss headers like ARH and get 1 7/8's for the LS3 in the future then you wont need to buy headers for it and they will swap right over

Fbodyjunkie06

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I'm sure you'll find a way to justify the 1k+ for ARH's or kooks and a matching y pipe lol...

Breathing Fire

Awesome thanks guys.

BigBirdLS1

I have pacesetter headers and I have no problem with them at all. But as already said a good set of Stainless headers would solve both your problem now and your future later with the LS3. But to get the bolts off I would spray them with some good penetrating oil and let it sit for a few days. Then crank your car and let the manifolds get warm and the bolts should come off pretty easy. Be sure to use a hand tool to get them started otherwise you would torque the bolt head right off.

Breathing Fire

Sweet BigBird thanks for the tip. That was the biggest worry I had. Thanks all for your suggestions. Looks like 1 7/8" it is. Thanks again.

s346k

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every set of manifold bolts i've *tried to remove broke, regardless of how warm they were...and/or mileage. i had a similar problem on the car in sig, i just spent $20 on another set of stock manifolds and replaced them. also did plugs/wires at the same time. but i'm cheap, so go figure..

edit: i am anti-header, so take my experience with a grain of salt. plus the car is 2 tortillas from the ground and headers isn't a great option.

eamador11

your avatar is hilarious!

transaman98

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and your signature is amazing! please tell me that is your significant other....