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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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have a cracked header on a 95 cherokee where all the pips meet wodering if i could weld it
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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dont see why you cant
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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works great actually. I used a mig w/o gas on my buds several years ago, held for at least 5 years and counting. Same location as yours also.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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My ZJ did that and i got a SS header off ebay with the coil looking things on both ends thats suppose to expand and contract with the heat so it doesnt happen again... got it for like $75... installing sucks though... lol
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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im guna look for an nice aftermarket one soon anyway eny suggestions
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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i suggest the one i just told ya about... cheap... worked great... SS... way better flow then the stock one...
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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what u guys think about this one.......???????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...Q5fAccessories
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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its aight... make sure it comes with the flange where you can bolt your stock pipe back up to it... that its not all different... mine came with the other end to weld to the pipe and all the gaskets...
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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hears the header that's f***ed up
Attached Thumbnails cracked header-dsc_0041.jpg   cracked header-dsc_0046.jpg  
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I think if everyone looked at their stock exhaust manifold, probably about 90% would have those cracks. I have the exact same cracks.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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I have a stock exhaust manifold off a 91 that has no cracks what so ever sitting in the garage collecting dust.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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I have a stock exhaust manifold off a 91 that has no cracks what so ever sitting in the garage collecting dust.
lol... doesnt count if you take it off in 92... lol... mine had it too... thats why i went with the header with the spring looking thing on both ends for expanding and stuff... they were real bad about it...
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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I just dont think I'd ever upgrade with an exhaust manifold unless I already pulled the intake/head and ported and polished it, upgraded the intake, and installed a cam.
I just don't think its worth the cost or labor unless you go all in....

WELD IT, you'll wish you did when you sell it or wreck it.
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