sandstone

My '96 cherokee's exhaust manifold has a crack in it. I'd like to replace it with something very durable and found this http://www.quadratec.com/products/17601_501_07.htm

Banks TorqueTube Exhaust Manifold Assembly
For 91-99 Jeep® Cherokee XJ with 4.0L I-6 Gasoline Engine
Quadratec Part No: 17601.501
Manufacturer Part No: 51304

$425.99


In response to the high failure rate of stock Jeep® headers, Gale Banks Engineering has designed a bulletproof exhaust header that's built to last a lifetime, and backs it with a lifetime warranty. It's common for a primary tube in original Jeep manifolds to separate at the collector. Banks eliminates the possibility of cracking or separating with superior construction & materials. While other aftermarket suppliers typically use 304 or mild steel with coatings that quickly burn off, Banks builds Torque Tube Headers with rugged, 409 stainless steel. Flanges are welded to stand up to heat, stress and abuse. By increasing exhaust flow, Torque Tubes optimize the torque curve of the popular 4.0L Wrangler engine. Power & efficiency improve, along with the exhaust note. Banks Headers* bolt on with ease and are priced very competitively.

Any experience with these, or other recommendations?

FOXxX

I have headers - very durable ones - check out my post in the for sale area https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f11/st...headers-77685/

evilxj85

i got mine from rugged ridge for 220 shipped from 4wheel parts. http://www.ruggedridgeoffroad.com/jeep-headers.php

cjjackson2400

How do they perform are they worth that $?

evilxj85

who are u asking

cjjackson2400

Ppl with new headers do the banks headers perform for that price tag..I found some for 225 but if the banks perform better ill pay the difference

sandstone

And I'm also interested in the durability factor.

FOXxX

Its been said many times on here that the stock exhaust is well enough for the motor and any upgrades will only give very insignificant gains... The only significant difference was "increased noise". I have upgraded my exhaust because the header cracked and when installing the suspension I damaged the downpipe - I have not seen or felt significant differences with the new exhaust and old. The Rugged Ridge evilXj suggested are the same ones I have for sale are the same thing and they are some beefy headers! In the end I think anything more than stock specs is a waiste of money - unless you've did some serious upgrades to the motor like stroking it out!