Help!!
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2005 E55
Help!!
Good day gentlemen. Hoping someone can help. This is my first post so please go easy on me. This is a 2005 E55 that is bone stock. It currently has 151,000 miles. My drivers side exhaust manifold has develop a big crack. My mechanic suggested headers.
I'd would rather find the OEM replacement. Unfortunately, the part is discontinued. Can anyone suggest a cost effective solution? Dont want to go LTH's route. I would consider shorties. So many different brands, VRP, MBH, etc.,,, Not sure what the best decision would be. I appreciate any advice or resources you can share. Thanks in advance!
Last edited by There she goes; May 19, 2024 at 01:37 AM. Reason: grammar
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Same thing happened to both of my exhaust manifolds. Both rewelded by a professional welder who knew how to weld cast iron. So far, multiple thousands of miles over close to a year and no issues...
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Hi, and welcome. If you really want to stick to the original manifolds, I am sure you could put a "want to buy" post up here in this forum and the marketplace. There are many folks who may have them sitting around collecting dust after a header upgrade.
With that said...I would upgrade to mid-lengths or long tubes. There really is no downside to unlocking a known bottleneck. Overall driveability should improve everywhere throughout the usable range.
With that said...I would upgrade to mid-lengths or long tubes. There really is no downside to unlocking a known bottleneck. Overall driveability should improve everywhere throughout the usable range.
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Hi, and welcome. If you really want to stick to the original manifolds, I am sure you could put a "want to buy" post up here in this forum and the marketplace. There are many folks who may have them sitting around collecting dust after a header upgrade.
With that said...I would upgrade to mid-lengths or long tubes. There really is no downside to unlocking a known bottleneck. Overall driveability should improve everywhere throughout the usable range.
With that said...I would upgrade to mid-lengths or long tubes. There really is no downside to unlocking a known bottleneck. Overall driveability should improve everywhere throughout the usable range.
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Thanks for the reply. Would VRP shorties be suffice? The PLM's are extremely nice but a little more than I'm willing to invest. Also, the specs on your car are godly.
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