Exhaust manifold

[SiVaK]

Hi guys

I need to replace the two end bolts on my exhaust manifold coz they have snapped! My mechanic says this will cost around the 500 mark including labour to get to it, so what im thinking is while he is at it should i buy an aftermarket more highflowing exhaust manifold to replace it at the same time and save myself the labour for next time? I want to keep my existing stock turbo for now but am thinking of upgrading to a gt2530/35 are these turbos going to fit EXACTLY how the stock one does (im quite sure they are a t3 flange arent they?) if they dont what are some turbos i could look at that does?

Next question is..is it worth it, what are some good brands for the exhaust manifolds around

Cheers in advance

[Cillham]

sounds a little pricey to get those studs fixed...

From what i gathered, it is better to spend the money elsewhere as custom ones is the only way to see a performance gain. I was in the pickle you were in, but with just one stud snapped, unless your doing big mods, standard manifold should be fine.

[whistla]

I live by the rule:

Dont replace/repair...UPGRADE!

Use this as a reason to get an aftermarket manifold

[Cillham]

i also have been bitten by that bug too ;D

but i guess its something you weigh up in your personal situation sometimes

[Cubes]

Have you considered giving it a go yourself?

Its not that hard.

[Trust33]

As cubes said.:werd:

For a mobile fix it guy to come out to your house you to get it out i think it is about $30-$40 a stud.But you also have to take off all of the surrounding components so it is easy for him to work on you r car.But you will still probably have to pay for labour.I.e Take off your turbo,manifold and anything eles that is assosiated with being a hinderence for access to the affected stud/studs.

I paid $275 for 3 studs in the head and 3 in the exhaust pipe flange.

Imo buy yourself an ''easy out'' drill bit and get it out yourself.

Here is the phone number of the guy who did mine.

THREAD AND WELD MOBILE SERVICE:0418-246-531

I forgot to add that also included a tapping of new studs aswell.

[Cubes]

Then you can walk around with your nose smelling the air, chest and elbows out thinking to your self...

'I pulled my turbo off and replaced the exhaust studs'

Seriously, it is fairly easy. IF you have a few ring spanners, normal spanners. You will need a couple of the bug suckers. I think the water feed/return is size 17? or is it 22? I can't remember. lol

[aridyne]

Then you can walk around with your nose smelling the air, chest and elbows out thinking to your self...

 

'I pulled my turbo off and replaced the exhaust studs'

 

Seriously, it is fairly easy. IF you have a few ring spanners, normal spanners. You will need a couple of the bug suckers. I think the water feed/return is size 17? or is it 22? I can't remember. lol

Even easier if you download the Service manual, I am sure you can find it on here somewhere. My only concern is tapping the bolts. I guess thats what mates are for as well!