Where to reinforce the SSAC exhaust manifold??

[RalliartRsX]

I might be looking into getting one of these but after a bit of research, I heard they tend to crack/have hair line cracks/holes/etc. But, I also ran into the option of reinforcing these manifolds.

Where would you recommend I do some reinforcing welding on the manifold as well as the option of installing/welding some brackets?? Also, do you have any examples with pictures I can see??

Also, I hear there is a problem with thier gaskets not sealing as well and its better off just using the oem set. Correct??

[95lstegman]

get the Megan Racing, for one. for the second, have a hard mount made from the downpipe to the transmission. it won't ever break. and don't use the little bracket that goes from the head flange to the turbo flange. it will cause undue stress on the tubes as it expands slower. it's also $130 if you get it with a good deal.

if you don't want to get the mount made, at least get a flex-pipe at the end of it.