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Exhaust Manifold

SPSERG

SPSERG

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I am posting to modified to stay on the safe side, but it may be applicable to OEM as well. I was doing some work to my 1999 XJ today, and came across an issue. I have spent a solid year getting the Jeep to my standard and essentially gutted the entire drivetrain and have done just about everything to it so its 100% reliable and can get me to work no matter what the weather situation. That being said, I had the hood open and the way the sunlight hit the exhaust manifold, the crack was evident. I'm interested in suggestions for a new header: Banks stainless, Dorman, Omix etc. etc. I only want to do the job once and I want it to be as close to perfect as possible. I would appreciate honest feedback.
 
I really am impressed with the Banks Revolver header that I bought for my 2k!
 
It fit great with the exception of the heat shield on my motor mount, I had to "massage" it (the mount) with a hammer!
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I've got Fed emissions so no pre-cats! If you have to deal with pre-cats, Banks has another header just for that!
 
Does anyone know if the Banks XJ headers come with a Carb EO# and sticker? I tried the Banks website but could not find the info. Thanks.
 
typerr said:
Does anyone know if the Banks XJ headers come with a Carb EO# and sticker? I tried the Banks website but could not find the info. Thanks.
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Both my 2001 and 1997 XJs have Banks headers, with the CARB authorization stickers stored in the glove box.
My 2001 always requires going to a "Test Only" smog station.
Never had an smog inspection where I was asked it the headers were legal. Odds are no inspector would ever notice them anyway, they are not very visible.
 
I'm reasonably happy with the Gibson 400S-C on my 94 with the 99+ intake.
No fitment issues with the intake but the header outlet seems to be pointing toward the oil pan more than the stock header did, but I'm also using a Walker crossover pipe (stupid me for replacing the oem) so I'm not sure which one to blame. Cut and spliced the Walker into something I'm happy with.
 
stewgod said:
Anyone using an exhaust shop? (I'm looking for a good one in LA area)
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On Cracker's recommendation, I used Mike's Mufflers in El Monte when I needed some work done. I know other members have used Mike's as well. I needed some pretty simple repairs done and they did a competent job for me at a reasonable price.
 
I too am a big fan of the Banks Revolver header. We ran one for 5 years of racing and with all of the abuse we put it through, no cranks or leaks.
 
I tried the cheap knock off everyone (used to?) recommends and had it crack twice and their warranty is a joke to deal with from my experience.

Went with Banks from an authorized dealer(my post is somewhere about getting it first from amazon and having issues) and 100% happy with it. Worth the extra up front cost to me.
 
Nimrod said:
On Cracker's recommendation, I used Mike's Mufflers in El Monte when I needed some work done. I know other members have used Mike's as well. I needed some pretty simple repairs done and they did a competent job for me at a reasonable price.
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I would second the recommendation on Mike's Muffler. 12222 Garvey Ave. They've done my exhaust twice, after modifications. I will tell you they do very decent work, worked with me to get it how I wanted it, and the whole job was hand built from scratch.

Besides, there's a really good Mexican restaurant about 4 blocks south on Durfee Ave.

David Bricker / SYR
 
Weasel,

You had your Banks header(s) ceramic coated / and Banks honored the warranty?!
(I would think they wouldn't, bec it had been modified.)

Anyone see the Banks TJ turbo kit?
 
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