Who's manifold are you guys running and why?? I would like to hear some pro's and cons on different brands, My gasket went to leaking so if i have to pull the manifold i might as well put a better on. Thanks Daniel P.

 

I recently ordered a stainless exhaust manifold from The Fab Shop, should be here sometime this week. http://www.fabshopheaders.com/ It's under diesel products at the bottom, don't have the complete link handy.

I chose them because they have an excellent track record in header manufacturing for pullin' tractors, pullin' trucks and other racing applications. Their header is built to endure the likes of stuff that I will never put my truck through. Too many complaints about fit and defects from too many people on a variety of diesel websites about all the different more popular aftermarket headers that are commonly used on our trucks, and too many complaints about poor customer service and warranty issues as well. Thought I'd go somewhere different, seek a product outside the regular ones being used, and with a more reputable company.


CD

 

That is some pretty neat headers! Keep us posted to your results.

 

I am running the HTT ss Exhaust Manifold, it fit great and I had no problems getting a hold of HTT when I had a question (on a Sat no less). I had the header ceramic coated by Jet Hot. My EGT's drop real quick when I let off the skinny pedal or just sitting at a light, running around town in 90* heat I am seeing about 550* to 600*.

 

how much was the htt with the coating?

 

That's a nice looking header. I am curious as to why they have 2 ports to the back half and 4 to the front? What did you use for bolts/studs?

 

thats the way the 3rd gens are 2 in the back

 

How about the bungs. I realize that the 6th cylinder is the best one to monitor, but why is there a bung at 3 and 4 as well?

 

I have not yet received the header, it should arrive later this week. The header comes with bolts/hardware and gasket set. Has 3 ports, 1 located at the 5/6 cyls and two up at the 3/4 cyls. Some people who race use 2 EGT probes, the other extra probe usually gets hooked up for drive pressure.



CD

 

I have an ATS that I'm pretty happy with. Fit and finish was great, helped with EGT's a bit. No noticeable power gain, but I didn't really expect one either. I don't know what high-temp black paint ATS uses, but after a year, my manifold is still black...

 

I got the HTT with Cosmetic gaskets including shipping for 585, the jet coating was double coated 1700* silver and 1300* red for 420 including shipping.

 

That Fab shop manifold looks really nice.. And if their stuff is holding up on pulling tractors then i shouldnt ever have a problem.. You all have only mentioned 3 different brands? Is there anymore out there? Thanks Daniel P.

 

www. stainless Diesel .com has a 2 gen cast stainless manifold coming out this mo. I seen one on a Redline Diesel pullin truck at SDX this year .

 

so you spent 1000 bucks on that manifold?

 

Yeah pretty close those approx $ numbers, the gaskets alone where 50 bucks, + S&H for the best. + S&H to Jet Hot to and from and double coating... If I remember the shipping for Jet Hot was like 70 bucks.