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82heep7 · 10-13-2005, 01:31 PM

Been doing a bit of research on putting a 350 tuned port motor in my 97 tj. I see advanced adapters makes a set of headers for this application. Anybody using these or found another set that works? How about manifolds, what worked for you? Thanks, Kevin.

nobody20 · 10-13-2005, 02:08 PM

89 Firebird TPI in my YJ uses the stock exhaust manifolds. No problems.

96 LT-4 in my CJ uses the stock LT-4 manifolds. No problems.

If you want tubular shorties I would probably go with center dump SLP for TPI Corvettes. I think JBA's are the same design but can't remember. This design of tubular headers make it a little easier to run your plug wires.

Whatever you do stay away from Heddman.

Dust Puppy · 10-17-2005, 08:48 AM

im runnin the aa tj headers in my junk. its about the only option you have unless you want to really mess with a bunch of stuff. they tuck around the steering shaft and just clear the battery tray. i actually have a couple dents on them from hitting the tray.

i dont have any complaints. they were pretty cheap too.

82heep7 · 10-18-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dust Puppy

im runnin the aa tj headers in my junk. its about the only option you have unless you want to really mess with a bunch of stuff. they tuck around the steering shaft and just clear the battery tray. i actually have a couple dents on them from hitting the tray.

i dont have any complaints. they were pretty cheap too.

I'm glad to here they are working for you. I do not have any personal experience with AA headers. I've heard there quality is not the best but like you said, the price is right and this is the route I will probably go. . Has anybody else had any luck w/ off the shelf manifolds? Thanks, Kevin.

ohmscj · 10-18-2005, 05:11 PM

The best conversion block huggers out on the market are HPC's "No-Leaker"
They come coated inside and out with a lifetime warranty. They don't use a collector gasket so you don't have to worry about blowing collector gaskets,they have a laser cut 3/8" flange, come with all hardware needed including downpipes.....ect...
Only conversion header we've used and never had a problem. www.hpcoatings.com/no_leaker_headers.htm

Matt Holm
Outer Limit Motorsports
Toyo Tires/OLM #59

backseater · 10-18-2005, 06:38 PM

When comparing header styles, think about where you want to run your exhaust. Dual or single? If single, how are you going to run your Y-pipe and keep it off the ground?

yager · 10-19-2005, 06:17 AM

Im running aftermarket (ebay) ram horns. I made a 2" Crossover pipe to the driver side w/ 3" out, works great and no excesive heat.

10-13-2005, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
82heep7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23667 Location: Central PA. Posts: 84	tpi 350 in tj / headers or manifolds? Been doing a bit of research on putting a 350 tuned port motor in my 97 tj. I see advanced adapters makes a set of headers for this application. Anybody using these or found another set that works? How about manifolds, what worked for you? Thanks, Kevin.

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nobody20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12393 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,051	89 Firebird TPI in my YJ uses the stock exhaust manifolds. No problems. 96 LT-4 in my CJ uses the stock LT-4 manifolds. No problems. If you want tubular shorties I would probably go with center dump SLP for TPI Corvettes. I think JBA's are the same design but can't remember. This design of tubular headers make it a little easier to run your plug wires. Whatever you do stay away from Heddman. __________________ 79 CJ-5 a bunch of stuff but no chrome, no Bestop, no Genuine Steel and no Steel Horse. 383 LT-4. D60, D44, D300 4:1, SM420, SOA, 4-link w/double shackles, etc. 88 YJ, 350TPI, 700R4, D300 4:1, rear SOA D44 w/Warn floating axles, coil front D44 w/Warn Axles Last edited by nobody20; 10-13-2005 at 02:09 PM.

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ohmscj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7703 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 163	The best conversion block huggers out on the market are HPC's "No-Leaker" They come coated inside and out with a lifetime warranty. They don't use a collector gasket so you don't have to worry about blowing collector gaskets,they have a laser cut 3/8" flange, come with all hardware needed including downpipes.....ect... Only conversion header we've used and never had a problem. www.hpcoatings.com/no_leaker_headers.htm Matt Holm Outer Limit Motorsports Toyo Tires/OLM #59 __________________ If you can't drink it, wheel it.....or sleep with it....It's not worth your time. Save The Hammers #956 Last edited by ohmscj; 10-18-2005 at 05:14 PM.

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yager Evil Twin Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10695 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,876	Im running aftermarket (ebay) ram horns. I made a 2" Crossover pipe to the driver side w/ 3" out, works great and no excesive heat. __________________ Mike Yager - Jeep TJ Build Up - Ecotec, Toy axles etc.. Ecotec - Technical Info E450 Ambulance VRAY (YAger RV) VRAY 2006 E450 - Ambulance Cummins Diesel Swap

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10-18-2005, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
backseater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37938 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 51	When comparing header styles, think about where you want to run your exhaust. Dual or single? If single, how are you going to run your Y-pipe and keep it off the ground?