96XJ9705
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Found today that my header is cracked just before it combines into one and I'm interested to see which header either stock or after market is best.
I'm running a Dorman replacement exhaust manifold, the improved version with the bellows/flex joint looking sections. Had an APN style header previously which after six months cracked way worse than the original manifold. My motor mounts were fine, no idea why it didn't last. I know lots of people run them without issues so maybe I just got one with bad welds... I liked how it sounded but can't say I noticed any real HP gain with it. I'm happy with the Dorman though. Easier to install than the header and should last a long time.
I second the suggestion to replace motor mounts at the same time. Stock replacements are dirt cheap at RockAuto. Probably worth doing the trans mount too.
i got the Pacesetters aside from some rust on them which i will be taking care of really soon i cant complain they preform nicely
Was it an apn or only the apn style?
Dorman looks good price wise. There's a bunch of different ones on ebay. But I'm waiting to see if there is anything else.
thanks!
I'm not sure if it was a real APN or not, I bought it unused off someone here on Naxja. I'm guessing it was a knockoff brand. The real APN's are more $$ but perhaps worth it. The one I had looked nicely made but cracked badly at two of the welds.
I got the Dorman from eBay, think I paid about $130 shipped.
I'd might try an aftermarket header again in the future, probably a real APN or something else with an actual name behind it. I doubt I'd take a chance on a generic one. I'm sure most are fine, but the way eBay is flooded with dirt cheap 4.0L headers, I'm sure the manufacturer (s) just crank them out without much quality control.
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Cherokee/1AEEM00147/255376/1996
Had good luck with this one so far
About a year. My junk is a weekend warrior now, so less than 10k miles.
They also have another version for $50 more, that comes with a lifetime warranty
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/ExhaustManifolds/Jeep/Cherokee/1AEEM00146/250322
i got the Pacesetters aside from some rust on them which i will be taking care of really soon i cant complain they preform nicely