I recently found that my exhaust manifold is cracked, so I have to get a new one. I found a bunch for the 2.2/2.4 cobalts but can't seem to find any for the 2.0 that aren't way more expensive. I found some long tube/catless options but I have to pass emissions in my state so I'd rather not go that route unless I can reliably get around the tests.

If anyone knows where I could get a stock (or similar) exhaust manifold or knows a good way to pass smog without cats please let me know. Thank you!

 

https://zzperformance.com/collection...-shorty-header

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...433737&jsn=904

You didn't look super hard did you?

 

I did see those, but they're double the price of some of the 2.2 and 2.4 headers I've seen. The question was whether or not something exists in a similar price range. Also just on a side note why do you guys gotta be so rude to someone just asking a question, that's what forums are for.

 

You never listed a price range or what you found we're not mind readers on the forums. You said found long tube header, not a replacement shorty header.

If you are trying to be cheap just JB weld your current header or run the 2.2 header and use copper exhaust gasket sealant on the old gaskets.

It gets tiring to see the constant I wanna be spoon fed cheap solutions. Just a point of being extra ****, these cars have a single header, not headers.

 

Honestly I would just look for a used manifold at your local junkyard. Here is a link to see what might be available in your area.

https://www.car-part.com/

You can also try one of these ebay specials and just get an exhaust shop to weld in a highflow cat that way you pass emissions in your area. Hope this helps.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-05-07-C...Cclp%3A2334524

 

They sell the stock exhaust manifold on rock auto.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+manifold,5860

I used this plus ordered gaskets and studs from gmpartsdirect com