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Old Mar 17, 2020 | 10:44 PM
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My exhaust manifold is cracked at the collector. Should I have it welded or get an aftermarket replacement? If you suggest aftermarket what brand or brands should i be looking at?

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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 07:15 AM
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If it's in good shape and you can get the job done for cheap weld it up and replace your engine mounts.
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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 01:44 PM
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If you are going to take off the manifold to get it welded, take off the downpipe that goes between the manifold and cat. Have a flex piece cut and welded into it. It will help with stress on the manifold.
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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Red1992XJ
If you are going to take off the manifold to get it welded, take off the downpipe that goes between the manifold and cat. Have a flex piece cut and welded into it. It will help with stress on the manifold.

What would be the ideal location of the flex piece?
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Old Mar 28, 2020 | 02:49 PM
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As the exhaust crosses under the transmission bell. That cross over is like a big lever as the engine rotates. Factory style motor mounts are worthless.
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