Cracked D/S Exhaust Manifold - Who is really the best?

[MBKBJB]

Ok, my D/S manifold is cracked and I want to replace it. I have read the ATR is good and bad, Hooker is good and bad, etc.....

My GN is a very nice restored street GN that I do not race at all. Has the basic mods Walbro H/P fuel pump, 36lb injectors, stock turbo, dutwieller neck.

What company and/or part should I get ATR 304 stainless, Hooker, or someone else? Please help!

Thank you!

 

[Antagon]

Hookers are too big for the stock turbo. I'd go with ATR, or if you want to keep the stock appearance, get a set of Postons.

 

[chris2316]

i wouldnt use hookers they suck , had several cars with leaks , tried everything , they still leaked , atr is good , but what are your goals , i have several cars with stock headers running in the tens ,low tens!

 

[Squid4life]

Or just have it welded by a good shop for $20. If they do it right, it is hardly noticeable. HTH

Squid

 

[turbopete]

Weld it

But have the shop put a small brace between the two pipes. Should keep it from cracking again.

 

[MBKBJB]

Status update

I found some re-conditioned stock ones at SouthEast Turbo Performance so I am having them send those to me. They said they have not had any issues with the re-conditioned ones that they sell. Also, they said the ATR ones are on about a 4 to 5 week backorder/delay.

Thank you all for your help and quick replies!!! Any other input is also appreciated!