Resolved Dorman exhaust manifold?

[Type1DSMr]

Hi, I'm looking to change my exhaust manifold as it has some cracks. I was searching and found a dorman exhaust manifold on rockauto for around $100 shipped. Has anyone tried these manifolds before? Let me know if you have and your thoughts. Thanks

 

[bryanwheat]

It is kind of hit an miss with dorman. Some parts are decent quality, some are absolute junk. I remember seeing a thread about these a while back where someone had issues with them cracking.

 

[awsmile]

Im running the dorman exhaust manifold and i say there good for a year then it starts warping and leaking cause its flimsy,i have moved on to evo 3 manifold beefy you can find it on ebay new for 220 or used for half that price.

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[tmoney20g]

If you're looking to only buy a quality part once, go for the 2g or evo3 exhaust manifold, plus the metal exhaust manifold gasket.

manifold: http://www.jnztuning.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_33_164_541&products_id=271
4ply gasket: http://www.jnztuning.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_33_163&products_id=2102

(or save a buck and add the gasket with the manifold)

 

[Type1DSMr]

Thanks for opinions guys. I decide not to go with the Dorman exhaust manifold and wait to buy a Evo or when the FP go on sale.