Hey MattO and other TJ gurus!

6uldv8 · Mar 13, 2008

Seems like I remember a thread from months/years ago about TJ exhaust headers and where to get quality at a bargain. Did you buy one or know where to get one reasonable?

bigsilly · Mar 13, 2008

Borla or Banks

jeepchipjones · Mar 13, 2008

I got a Borla from 4WD Hardware, they were selling them for $385 back then

BamaTJ · Mar 13, 2008

I put a stock replacement on mine from a company in NY. They were cheap as ****, I think $120. A quick search on Jeep Forum or JU should net their name.

BamaTJ · Mar 13, 2008

Here you go: http://www.carpartstoyourdoor.com/jeepman9199.htm

I have heard of the borla and others cracking, heck they all can crack. I have had this for 2 years with no problems

6uldv8 · Mar 13, 2008

Thanks....guess I gotta decide. I was looking at the Borla and Banks also but I know we had to repair a Borla for a guy when I had the exhaust shop and it wasn't very old. He could have probably got a new one on warranty but he didn't want to have to pull it back off. I've never put one on but I've heard it sucks having to pull the intake etc.... I know I only wanna have to do it once.

bigsilly · Mar 13, 2008

I had a Borla and it cracked now that I think about it. But like Matt said, they all are prone to cracking. And yes they are a pain to install.

6uldv8 · Mar 13, 2008

I need to find me a Messican mechanic!

jeepchipjones · Mar 13, 2008

Agreed, its the design that makes the exhaust prone to cracking, not so much the material quality. Just make sure that you have enough hangers and that they are all intact with decent bushings. I believe the stock ones would do fine if there were more hangers.

6uldv8 · Mar 13, 2008

In my usual way I went with the elcheapo! molaugh

THat thing actually looks damn good Matt......heavier duty than stock with 2 flex joints built in and comes with a new gasket.... all for $120

jeepchipjones · Mar 13, 2008

Have fun putting it on, that project brings the elsucko! ;D

BamaTJ · Mar 13, 2008

I looked at the install and said fawk that. Took it to the local exhaust shop and it cost $175 to install. Still come out less than what the Banks header costs by itself!

jeepchipjones · Mar 13, 2008

I installed mine with help from a friend and a 12 pack. It took about 4 hours, and I had no idea what I was doing back then :drinkers:

I almost **** myself when the header started glowing orange laughing1

6uldv8 · Mar 13, 2008

I may take mine somewhere.....I still got rib problems that I can use as an excuse!

under_psi · Mar 13, 2008

the "new" version of the stocl manifold has some ribbed/flex sections to make the cracking a non issue....my jeep had them installed @ like ~35K and it was on 129K when i sold it no issues....

Juan_Hong_Loe · Mar 13, 2008

I have replace the original manifold and two hedman headers on my wifes 97 TJ. They suck! I hate the thought of even looking at one!

trevro99 · Mar 13, 2008

I replaced mine with a Banks when I was going to MSU and it took me and my buddy (mainly me and him handing me tools) about 4 hours to do also. It isn't a hard install, it just time consuming becuase of everything you have to remove to get to the header. I replaced mine 6 years ago (25K) and mine hasn't had a problem since.