Re: Cracked 7AFE Exhaust Manifold - May need new exhaust manifold
Thu, 08 December 2005 03:02
If you have the money, consider turboing it now. If you buy extractors now, it'll be a waste of a few hundred bucks if they're gonna be replaced by a turbo manifold in the near future anyway.
Most people would say you shouldn't go any bigger than 2.25 inch with a naturally aspirated four, or it will be too loud and not legal. But with a turbo you'd wanna go 2.5 or 3 inch for the extra flow and it won't be as loud (turbos quieten the exhaust down a fair bit remember).
The rattly sound you're referring to is probably due to the choice of muffler more than anything.