Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Exhaust Manafold craked.

[brobeson]

It craked right in the middle from left to right, between cylinders 3 & 4 on my 1998. 5 24v 2500.



I noticed this with 100,401 miles on the truck so I think the warranty is up.



Where can I get it Fixed or get a new one. If I have to get a new one, is it best to go with Dodge or is there a better after market one(Eldelbrook, Banks) or something?



Is it a do-it-yourself job to replace one?



TIA



Bob

 

[kscheffler]

Check out the latest issue of TDR the Earth Roamer has an article about his cracked exhaust. He also has an internet site earthroamer.com...

 

[Devildog]

I would go with the ATS manifold from http://www.piersdiesel.com

If you have a little mechanical ability you should be able to replace it yourself. Good luck.

 

[JR2]

I think if you have to replace it you should go with an ATS manifold. They are a three piece unit and that should cure the cracking...

Check out there web page. .

www.atsturbo.com/products/productdetail.php3?prod=9



www.piersdiesel.com Piers sells em. . as do many other... I have no idea what a stock one costs but I bet its just about as much as the ATS.

 

[kscheffler]

I wonder if ATS would provide a tap for exhaust temperature probe?

 

[rspinks]

Brobeson did you have your manifold drilled and tapped? If so did it crack through the hole?

 

[Whitmore]

broberson

I will sell you mine at a very reasonable price . E-mail me if you are interested... ..... Kevin

 

[brobeson]

No drilling

No, my truck is stock, not even gauges.



Thanks for all the help, you guys are the best.



Bob

 

[fj40charles]

Does anyone know if the ATS manifold is custom job? Could this be from a different Cummins motor? I heard the larger Cummins came with 3 piece manifolds. Just wondering... .



Charles

 

[HeberRam]

ATS Manifold

fj40charles... . The ATS 3-pc maifold is an aftermarket replacement... It is made in Utah. . They have one for 12v and 24v. It is superior in quality and strength. . ,I have never heard of anyone cracking one. Depending on vendor, they range between $425-499 . They come with a plug for tapping for a pyro...



I replaced my stock manifold, before it broke... A must for better support for bigger turbo's etc. No measurable performance gain, however, a piece of mind of not having to worry about your exhaust manifold again.



Steve

 

[work2muchplay2little]

Just visited my friendly Cummins shop today and they do not have a replacement manifold better/different than the stock one piece. Mine has recently cracked and will be replaced by an ATS 3 piece - a very nice piece indeed!

 

[RADdodge]

The ATS manifold used to be drilled and tapped for a thermocouple, but they don't come that way anymore. You will have to drill and tap it. I would suggest having the ATS manifold ceramic coated if you had the time. They look pretty good that way.



Here's a pic - #ad

 

[brobeson]

Wow! that looks good.

where did you get it done and how much?

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

That DOES look good - but it sure doesn't look like the ATS exhaust manifolds *I* have been looking at in their ads!

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Yer just across the fence from Piers. He can take care of ya.

 

[fj40charles]

Thanks for the clarification HeberRam. Looks like a very nice piece.



Charles

 

[RADdodge]

JET-HOT COATINGS, 800-432-3379, http://www.jet-hot.com/home.html.



It wasn't cheep, I believe it was around $200, but I don't remember exactly. They have ao one-line price estimator you can fill out.

 

[K_Arts]

Just out of curiosity. About a year ago, I almost purchased one of the ATS 3 Piece manifolds, but was pursuaded not to.



I was told by several people that this manifold was bigger then the stock one and that it flowed too much air for a truck that was not heavily bombed. Is this true? It seems like tons of people have them.



What benefits could a mindly bombed truck get from one of these manifolds besides looks?



Kev

 

[24V-DSL]

Kev... The ATS is a very high quality piece, and that was my main motivation to get one. Seems like too many complain about the cracking issue. I had mine ceramic coated a 2000 degree satin black, inside and out. (thanks, John) My turbo cool down time is a little longer due to more heat retention.



Just for comparison, my dealer quoted me $441. 00 OEM replacement.



In the latest TDR mag, Joe Donnelly mentioned ~10-15% better flow if the ATS was "mildly ported". IMO, no performance gains.



Piers can take care of you, including the ceramic coating.