Cracked manifold - looking @ headers and exhaust on a budget. Suggestions?

[MikeB]

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...5490,exhaust+&+emission,exhaust+manifold,5860

 

[Larry Olson]

If you need a set of headers (long tube) for that 350 I do have a brand new set that I was going to use but changed my mind. I will sell them for $90.00.

 

[Vbb199]

Until you make a decision, I'd be spraying the hardware weekly with WD40 or equivalent to try and make the job easier when the time comes.

Amen! That's what I tell anyone who's talking about switching headers lol

 

[Clint L]

Just to set expectations and assuming your 350 is close to stock, switching to headers may give performance gains on paper but you probably will not feel it. Headers look cool and it’s fun to say “yeah it’s got headers”. Wanna be cheap then just replace the manifold. Wanna be cool and cheap then buy some used headers, knock the surface rust off, and paint them yourself with high temp paint.

 

[MikeB]

Just to set expectations and assuming your 350 is close to stock, switching to headers may give performance gains on paper but you probably will not feel it. Headers look cool and it’s fun to say “yeah it’s got headers”. Wanna be cheap then just replace the manifold. Wanna be cool and cheap then buy some used headers, knock the surface rust off, and paint them yourself with high temp paint.

And that's after you jump through all kinds of hoops to make them fit! And that hi-temp paint? Plan on repainting every 1-2 years, or just living with the surface rust, especially if the truck is parked outside.

Again: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...5490,exhaust+&+emission,exhaust+manifold,5860