ATS Exhaust Manifold?

[RobG]

I've seen mention of this several times in posts and in signatures, but I don't really know what it is.

I mean... I realize it's an exhaust manifold, but what benefit does it provide, and is it worth the cost? (whatever that is)

Rob


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2001. 5 RAM 3500 QC 4x4 ETH/DEE Silver/Agate, 4. 10, USGear OD, Rickson 19. 5 Wheels, DD EZ, DD3 Injectors, HX-40, Southbend Clutch, SPA Guages, Psychotty, Firestone Airbags, Hellwig Rear Swaybar, Torklift Superhitch & Camper Tiedowns, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover, DD 4" Exhaust, US Gear Exhaust Brake, etc.

 

[Blkdawdg]

It's a three piece manifold that is said to prevent cracking which some stock manifolds can do, and also decreases backpressure on the engine because it is larger than the stock manifold. I think that it's worth it (1) because it's noticeably larger in diameter than the stock, and (2) because it looks cool sitting next to an HX-40.

 

[csutton7]

There's some who say it does nothing for performance and others who say it does a little and with enough littles you get some bang for your buck--I'm in total agreement with Blkdemon--of course I got to get my 40 back on as it came back yesterday--chris

 

[RobG]

I guess then, that it's good for lower EGTs, which is always a good thing.

So what does one of these things cost, and who has it at the best price?

Rob

 

[Blkdawdg]

I got mine directly from ATS and it was 450 shipped.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

www.jannettyracing.com has them in stock too, give them a call, i dont know the price off hand.

 

[cumminsgetme]

I've heard people say that it helps the EGT's a "little". Has anyone seen a drop in EGT's using the ATS?

 

[RobG]

Yikes... $450 is more than I'm gonna spend on something to look pretty. I'd rather spend it on a spray-in bedliner.

Thanks guys!!

Rob

 

[csutton7]

talk to bpine, he has them or can get them but I don't know for how much---chris

 

[John]

Originally posted by RobG:
Yikes... $450 is more than I'm gonna spend

..... then you probably don't want to hear how much it cost to ceramic coat the three pieces (inside and out). #ad
#ad




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John Treibel
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[HEMI®Dart]

John,

Picked up my ATS manifold today from Airborn coatings. Had it Aluminum Ceramic coated INSIDE & OUT. I went with the 1200 degree coating. Minor discoloration over time is not really a concern. Wow , does it look NICE!

$79. 50 w/ tax #ad



http://www.airborncoatings.com/homepage.html




[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 04-27-2001). ]

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Sounds nice, where in CT did you go to have it coated?

 

[HEMI®Dart]

East Hartford, EMD

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Roger that, Thanks!