The ATS manifold is a good design. It emulates the ones used on big rigs. It allows for the expansion and contraction of the head vs. the manifold and ends the deformation of the manifold gaskets. It's worth the price anyone will charge for it.
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Chris Timochko
AUTO WURKS DIESEL R&D TEAM
1997 5sp 4X4, A. W. D. HX40 turbo, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, A. W. D. Custom Tuned Injection Pump, A. W. D. Intercooler, A. W. D. 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, A. W. D. Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, A. W. D. 6" Chrome Exhaust System, BD No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s.