So after blowing out 3 different flex pipes on my DP, each lasting about 3-4 months since the nitrous use began, I have taken the exhaust out for the engine work, and its getting replaced with the CIA combo. I took off the heat shield and it was covered with soot, which made me curious. Upon closer inspection of the manifold, I found this...




Solid crack all the way through, from the flange around the merge between #2 and #3 runners. I need an EGT gauge, the car really doesn't like my exhaust, I think its trying to kill it. I hope the new header has better luck, it is ceramic coated so it should be fine, but we'll see.

 

I guess I can't sell it now

 

damn. u want my stocker?

 

Nah, I'm going with a real header anyway. I just thought it was odd, it didn't even sound like it was leaking.

 

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

thats interesting man never seen that b4

 

Won't matter, i've tried different kinds. Magnaflow even. They just don't last with the temps my car puts out.

Me either

 

i know the feeling ive had no end of trouble with my exhaust

 

I just make sure that I have a spare downpipe, whenever it blows I just swap until I get it repaired