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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Ok I've been reading about how people are putting headers on there jeep but is it really worth it. I've got a 93 XJ with a 4.0L. Yes my stock manifold is cracked and I'd like to have some valued opinions about this. Along with having the cracked manifold on it I was given a stock manifold from a 97 XJ from a friend. I'm wondering what is better and if the header is the better what size primaries are best, I've seen 1.5 and 1''5/8.Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Yes,a header is a very good upgrade!
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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get the flex exhaust manifold, less prone to crack in the future
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Doesn't antone else have an opinion about this matter?
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Get the header it is less restrictive wich means better heat disapation so it will be way less prone to cracking.And its a cool upgrade especialy if you get polished stainless steele.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ
Yes,a header is a very good upgrade!
i agree mine is awesome
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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i put on the ehaust manifold with the flex hose to prevent cracking got it off quadratec its actually pretty nice i dont see it being very restrictive i have no experience with an actual header on the 4.0 but they usually do help
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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so what size header is the best or doesn't it matter.
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