Exhaust headers

[77boomer2007]

It has become painfully obvious that I must change out my header.

For the money, what are the proven brands that anyone of you would recommend?

Plus how much is too much for a new header?

 

[swampdog]

Is yours rusted out or cracked? Why do you think you need to replace?

 

[WJCO]

I'm assuming you have the 4.0L ? I don't have prices in front of me, but truthfully, I would stick with a factory style exhaust manifold. I've had horrible luck with aftermarket headers. If I were running a sports car, mustang, etc, I would look into headers, but for a Jeep, I would go with the factory manifold. That's just me.

 

[WJCO]

Obviously, you'd have to verify this application info is correct, but most here are around 100 bucks :

https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&ie=UTF-8#q=1996+xj+exhaust+manifold&tbm=shop

 

[77boomer2007]

Yes it's cracked at the joint where all 6 merge together. See it clear as day.

 

[77boomer2007]

Yes. Stock 4.0 straight 6.

 

[Linebacker]

Header problems are common with the 4.0. For what it's worth my '92 Comanche came with a standard equipment cracked header in a couple of places. I purchased a new steel header from Crown Automotive for less than $150 and it's been doing its job for about 10K miles with no worries. Buying an aftermarket header is probably a roll of the dice with so much lower quality off shore manufacturing but to me the stocker is a known weak point. Good luck with your decision.:thumb:

 

[Linebacker]

Here's an article from 4 Wheeler mag about what works and doesn't work with 4.0 engines. Scroll down to the header info for some help picking your next header.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/154-0911-jeep-4-liter-engine-myth-busting-true-lies/

 

[NecessaryEvil]

I would say if you do chose to go with a aftermarket header, purchase from a reputable company. You get what you pay for.

 

[1fastsedan]

I run the banks header. No issues. Picked one up on Craigslist for 100 bucks.

 

[01dudley]

I went with the 2001 2-piece manifold. Similar to a header, but much thicker. You might want to try and get one of those from the Salvage yard.

 

[Uncle Jimmy]

For the money and reputation I'd go with banks headers.... They are very well built and have both track and off-road race pedigrees! But if your tight on the funds either a used one from a junk yard or take it off and weld it.