sr20det headers?

[nm240sx]

well theres no questions like dumb question...so i have to ask....i bought a tomei header for my sr and never had problems (so i thought) . i was in the process of upgrading my t25 to a t28 when i saw my header was cracked also...errrr! i contacted phase2 to let them know but they have to go through a long process till i even get it back.. ok enough with the story, now my question...WHATS THE NEXT BEST HEADER TO BUY THATS NOT SO EXPENSIVE? OF COURSE I HEAR MR HEADER IS GOOD FOR THE PRICE BY HALF SAY ITS CRAP AND HALF SAY THEY LIKE IT? AND THEN THERES OTHER ONES TOO...ANYWAYS IT DONT LOOK LIKE PHASE 2 IS GONNA HELP, SO SHOULD I JUST REPAIR THE CRACKS? OR GET A NEW ONE???I CAN DO WHATEVER IT DONT MATTER..I JUST WANT TO HEAR WHAT SOME OF YOU GUYS WOULD DO> THANKS

[MastaYu]

I would get a new one if i were you

[nm240sx]

ok thank you, but what would you go with?? i really dont want to get a 900 header? so what brand?

[duffman1278]

HAHA Header....these arn't N/A motors lol(havn't heard the term headers in awhile thats why)Exhaust Manifold I would say get the OEM one. Its like 40$ for used one and they're solid as a rock.

[Koshin]

HAHA Header....these arn't N/A motors lol(havn't heard the term headers in awhile thats why)Exhaust Manifold I would say get the OEM one. Its like 40$ for used one and they're solid as a rock.

he speaketh the truth

[nm240sx]

oops with the header lol exhaust manifold..i know they are solid, just a lil ugly lookin.hahaha i might have to go that route

[nm240sx]

thank you all for your advise

[SlideWayzS13]

Def stay with stock if ur not running any crazy power...there are guys making 400+hp with stock mani!

[supreamS14]

oops with the header lol exhaust manifold..i know they are solid, just a lil ugly lookin.hahaha i might have to go that route

There is HEADER paint I painted my stock exhaust manifold silver and it looks good! Make sure it's rated 1200 degree or +.

[nm240sx]

hey thanks ..all of yall.. well i guess thats the route im gonna be goin hahaha all of yall kick ***..thanks

[CMG]

Sell me your tomei. I'll weld it and use it. It cracked because you didn't have your downpipe and exhaust braced properly.

[CMG]

And I also have a stock manifold I'll throw in for trade.

[nm240sx]

i was told it could have been that too..but everything was bolted right..i didnt half step nothing, but thanks anyways..phase2 said for me to send it to them and they are gonna send it to tomei and they are gonna look at it and determin weather to replace it or not.. plus i got a iron one to hold me off for now.thanks though....... go to myspace look up snake 505 and you will see my s14 and also my s13 the s13 is the one i was havein issues with on the manifold...but when you look at my engine bay you will see i did it right....

[Nacho_240]

There are a few people who had their cast iron manifolds extrude honed ported and the results are amazing. Getting it ceramic coated could aslo help with the ugly issue. This is the route I'll be taking.

[duffman1278]

I've heard that getting a flex pipe welded onto the downpipe also helps out in preventing the manifold from cracking.

[CSUPUEBLOTIM]

There are a few people who had their cast iron manifolds extrude honed ported and the results are amazing. Getting it ceramic coated could aslo help with the ugly issue. This is the route I'll be taking.

What place are you planning on using for extruding and honing? Most I have found it would be cheaper for me to get the Tomei.

[CMG]

I was looking into it but true extrude honing is very expensive. If anyone knows of a good price please share.

[nm240sx]

i have a blitz downpipe on myset up...but i think im gonna go with megan downpipe, it has the flex pipe set up...

[CMG]

The dp should not flex, that is what cracks manis and elbows. The downpipe should be securely attached with a transmission mount so there should not be any flex.

[Nacho_240]

What place are you planning on using for extruding and honing? Most I have found it would be cheaper for me to get the Tomei.

Extrude Hone porting

$495 http://www.gethoned.com/parts....otive$405 http://www.boneheadperformance...PRICE

Swain coating (thermal barrier) for those that are interested.http://www.swaintech.com/store.asp?pid=10296

I believe bonehead performance also does ceramic coating if you want your manifold to look a little prettier.

I've never used any of those companies. According to CodyAce, there's also one in California, but I could not find it. Hope that helps.

[nm240sx]

really?!?!?! oh snap!!!ok then never mind im keepin my blitz then...thanks.

[ward28465]

For the price of a tomei i would keep it and fix it!!!

Also make sure that your downpipe has a support bracket and that it is attached to the tansmission brace. That will keep your exhaust from banging around and cracking your manifold again. hope this helps!

[nm240sx]

I KNOW... THIS IS WHAT I DID EVERYONE....I BOUGHT A NEW TOMEI WITH A HKS GT2540 WITH MY BLITZ DOWNPIPE IT WAS BOLTED TO THE TRANY MOUNT.....I SENDING MY CRACKED ONE BACK TO PHASE2 AND GO FROM THERE..EITHER THEY CREDIT ME OR SEND ME A NEW ONE.. IF THEY SEND ME A NEW ONE I WILL PUT IT UP FOR SALE OR BOLT IT TO ANOTHER TURBO... TILL THEN THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR ADVISE