Veronica

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It is loud!


Sounds cool and still appears to make full boost...


So... what are my options?


I am not eager to get another OEM one - because they crack (poor design).
The only aftermarket one I am aware of is MAP (fro EVO X only)...


So...


Any other RA exhaust manifold options?


Thanks!

silthos

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Unfortunately no other option besides oem for ra turbo.

Veronica

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That is what I thought - but worth checking with the forum just in case...

drivejumpfly

That sucks. How many miles are on your car? I have a warranty on my car just in case mine cracks before I do the Evo X swap, or I decide to swap cars completely lol.

Veronica

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109k ;

cjsabaki

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A guy on facebook name Mi Mel is working on stock manifolds, ported and coated, welded if need be, and will be selling them here shortly.

Chris

cjsabaki

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If its not bad, a good welder can weld it on the car ( if the crack is on the top ) typically cast iron needs to be heated cherry red before welding and stress relieved after BUT a minor crack can be repaired by drilling small holes at both ends of the crack, inletting the crack itself with a grinder, running the car till the manifold is HOT and welding the crack with the correct welding rod.

Done early, this can save the mani.

Veronica

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Keep us informed!

drivejumpfly

I hate that it happened to you, but I am glad to hear that it was over 100K miles before it happened. Do you think they can repair it by welding it back together?

Veronica

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My guy seems to think so. Needs "special" high nickel content solder.


My Lovely Bride will bring it to him Wed and I will let y'all know what I find out...


Other option is to do it myself with "ThermoSteel"...

jkennedy293

Mine broke with about 90K on it. Apparently they all crack on the No. 2 (?) runner. A replacement stock manifold and gasket can be had for about $600. Install isn't too hard, just have to drench the bolts in PB Blaster.


I'm planning on replacing mine with a factory unit and having the old one welded in case the new one cracks before I get rid of the car in a year or two.

cjsabaki

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ALL of the epoxy / silica / quiksteels I have tried will work a few days to a week, but they harden and become brittle and shatter, temporary fix only.

I work in the Autoparts industry ( 12+ years...) and have tried every compound out there, they help temporarily and if you use a thermotech type ( fiberglass ) header wrap over the top of the repair, it buys you more time before the jet hot exhaust gases burn thru even the wrap itself. ;(

Veronica

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Thanks for the heads-up.

Veronica

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Pix of the cracks.

jkennedy293

Yep. That's the exact same place mine cracked.