The Rise of Derek: Magnum
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If your stock manifold isn't cracked, I wouldn't mess with it. If it is, you do have options.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...0%2B4294945642
https://www.morris4x4center.com/cata...+%26+manifolds
https://www.quadratec.com/categories...%3A6cyl%204.0L
As far as benefit goes? Well, the OEM exhaust manifolds were pretty efficient from the factory. Biggest problem with them is that they're prone to cracking. You will see a marginal improvement in low-end torque and maybe a bump in HP. You'll definitely notice a sound difference.
Is it worth the 300-500 bucks though? Well, that's up to you.
I got my header off of Ebay and it didn't cost me more than 100 bucks (basically an APN/Banks torque tube knockoff). BUT, mine's a '92 and doesn't have that split downpipe like you do, so I have more options.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...0%2B4294945642
https://www.morris4x4center.com/cata...+%26+manifolds
https://www.quadratec.com/categories...%3A6cyl%204.0L
As far as benefit goes? Well, the OEM exhaust manifolds were pretty efficient from the factory. Biggest problem with them is that they're prone to cracking. You will see a marginal improvement in low-end torque and maybe a bump in HP. You'll definitely notice a sound difference.
Is it worth the 300-500 bucks though? Well, that's up to you.
I got my header off of Ebay and it didn't cost me more than 100 bucks (basically an APN/Banks torque tube knockoff). BUT, mine's a '92 and doesn't have that split downpipe like you do, so I have more options.
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Latest endeavor
Taped everything off
Lined everything... for like a half hour...measure 300 times cut once
Drilled out the holes
Broke a drill bit in the process...
Cut everything out
Painted with rattle can. Debated powder coating, but didnt want to shell out the dough
Ended up painting the entire underside
And I drilled a bit too high so I ended up in the hood crossmember. Had to cut access holes. No biggie tho
Final product!
Taped everything off
Lined everything... for like a half hour...measure 300 times cut once
Drilled out the holes
Broke a drill bit in the process...
Cut everything out
Painted with rattle can. Debated powder coating, but didnt want to shell out the dough
Ended up painting the entire underside
And I drilled a bit too high so I ended up in the hood crossmember. Had to cut access holes. No biggie tho
Final product!
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Nice looking hood vents!! I think it came our really nice.
Basslicks, I went on youtube right after I sent that message and listened to a few sounds of exhausts. Thanks for the advice.
Basslicks, I went on youtube right after I sent that message and listened to a few sounds of exhausts. Thanks for the advice.
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Well alcohol and jeep parts browsing don't mix or does it lol good thing I don't drink anymore I would probably have done similar or just flat out ordered more stuff I didn't afford or need.
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Not too expensive and the install wasnt bad either! do it!
I was gonna get the cubby as well but that wouldve been too much and too un-needed!
I was gonna get the cubby as well but that wouldve been too much and too un-needed!
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"Snowed" here in southern mississippi. All my patients are cancelling so I'm sitting just reading through build threads. I just want to drive it around now!
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No, I don't lick fish.
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Nah havent mentioned it I dont think! I always feel out of place as a cherokee owner. Most XJ owners are CNC operators or welders or fabricators or something along those lines!
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. All that I know I do research on or the years helping family work on cars. One good thing my Dad always did is include me in the garage or I wouldn't have cared nor known half the stuff I know today. Its like you can't judge a book by its cover because you never know someone until they allow you to know them. Pretty cool though to learn your back ground and know people come from all avenues around here with all different skill levels.I once met a guy who was a reservist in the Navy. He was Military Police like me on his weekend duty but then flying Commercial planes full-time. Two didn't go together at all and was pretty cool! He still owes me a ride in his personal jet
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Well I'm a cop in the Navy and have very little welding, fabricating skills . All that I know I do research on or the years helping family work on cars. One good thing my Dad always did is include me in the garage or I wouldn't have cared nor known half the stuff I know today. Its like you can't judge a book by its cover because you never know someone until they allow you to know them. Pretty cool though to learn your back ground and know people come from all avenues around here with all different skill levels.
I once met a guy who was a reservist in the Navy. He was Military Police like me on his weekend duty but then flying Commercial planes full-time. Two didn't go together at all and was pretty cool! He still owes me a ride in his personal jet
. All that I know I do research on or the years helping family work on cars. One good thing my Dad always did is include me in the garage or I wouldn't have cared nor known half the stuff I know today. Its like you can't judge a book by its cover because you never know someone until they allow you to know them. Pretty cool though to learn your back ground and know people come from all avenues around here with all different skill levels.I once met a guy who was a reservist in the Navy. He was Military Police like me on his weekend duty but then flying Commercial planes full-time. Two didn't go together at all and was pretty cool! He still owes me a ride in his personal jet