Possable delete: WTB: 3sge exhaust manifold or other header, I thought this might be kept for referance on 5s header options Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I'm wanting to get a 3sge manifold for my 5s. I've seen one on ebay, but it was kinda rusted up, and the guy wanted $100 plus shipping. I don't see a problem paying this for one, but it has to be nice condition. Any ideas guys?

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This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Dec 18, 2005 - 1:29 AM

[Galcobar]

As I understand the issues with using manifolds or headers designed for MR2s, there's two problems that commonly crop up.

One is a conflict with the alternator bracket -- it's not in the same spot on MR2 5SFEs.

The other is the conflict with the suspension cross-member. Everybody I've read about has either cut and rewelded the lower section of the header to a different angle, or cut a notch in the cross-member to accommodate the header.

Mind you, it's a 4-1 with short primaries, not exactly a design that will emphasize the low-end torque that is the 5SFE's strength.

FSX -- manifold design differences are quite striking. A tubular manifold has separate tubes that join together. A log-style manifold is one piece of metal with four holes on one side and one hole on the other.