Manifold/Header Question

FearTheSnake · 03-03-2005, 02:01 PM

My friend has a '99 Lightning(lowered) and backed over some rail-road ties. Banged the exhaust pretty hard. Ever since then you hear a leak(sippin' noise), we thought from underneath. A local muffler shop says the leak is a cracked manifold. The noise stops once it warms up.

Can you buy aftermarket Headers or would it be better to go with the original stock Ford manifold?

Thanks,
DS

jack · 03-03-2005, 11:41 PM

I had a 00 Lightning and put a cat back on it. Other than noise i dont think it helped in the power department. If i had to replace it anyway, i would go with a header. If it was me i would call JDM and yes i know alot of people had problems with them but i allways got good advice and good service from them. But im sure someone can tell you of some more companys out there maybe some of the SCMC vendors. I would also compare the prices of the header to the manifold.

FearTheSnake · 03-04-2005, 09:08 AM

I'll give the guys at JDM a call to see. The manifold from Ford wasn't to pricy, $190 bucks but wanted to see if he could pick up a few more HP with the headers.

DS

jack · 03-04-2005, 10:22 AM

They have a web site TeamJDM i didnt see headers on it but i would give them a call.

Blownsvtlightning · 04-03-2005, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jack

They have a web site TeamJDM i didnt see headers on it but i would give them a call.

check with www.lightingforceperformance.com mark is a good guy he will give you the best price.... you might also check with www.lightningparts.com sal sells cooks headers they are a good fit from what I understand...

03-03-2005, 02:01 PM	#1
FearTheSnake Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anderson,S.C. Posts: 86	Manifold/Header Question My friend has a '99 Lightning(lowered) and backed over some rail-road ties. Banged the exhaust pretty hard. Ever since then you hear a leak(sippin' noise), we thought from underneath. A local muffler shop says the leak is a cracked manifold. The noise stops once it warms up. Can you buy aftermarket Headers or would it be better to go with the original stock Ford manifold? Thanks, DS

03-03-2005, 11:41 PM	#2
jack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rutledge, TN Posts: 141	I had a 00 Lightning and put a cat back on it. Other than noise i dont think it helped in the power department. If i had to replace it anyway, i would go with a header. If it was me i would call JDM and yes i know alot of people had problems with them but i allways got good advice and good service from them. But im sure someone can tell you of some more companys out there maybe some of the SCMC vendors. I would also compare the prices of the header to the manifold. __________________ MGW Shifter/Red Handle 3.00 Upper Pulley JDM Air Filter Hypertech Programmer Metco Idler Pulleys Magnaflow Exhaust Next Ported S/C

03-04-2005, 09:08 AM	#3
FearTheSnake Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anderson,S.C. Posts: 86	Thanks Jack. I'll give the guys at JDM a call to see. The manifold from Ford wasn't to pricy, $190 bucks but wanted to see if he could pick up a few more HP with the headers. DS

03-04-2005, 10:22 AM	#4
jack Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rutledge, TN Posts: 141	They have a web site TeamJDM i didnt see headers on it but i would give them a call. __________________ MGW Shifter/Red Handle 3.00 Upper Pulley JDM Air Filter Hypertech Programmer Metco Idler Pulleys Magnaflow Exhaust Next Ported S/C

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