# Cracked manifold already? Fixable? **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 18, 2006, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589 "2006-01-18T12:32:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/21 "2006-01-18T16:59:31Z")
> [@gearhead](#): > > I agree totally > > you should have fixed that way before you even thought about putting it on. I personally would scrap it b/c im sure you are lean on fuel and way retard so its heating that mani up way hotter than it should. you should have fixed that way before you even thought about putting it on - correct…but not a big deal I personally would scrap it b/c im sure you are lean on fuel and way retard so its heating that mani up way hotter than it should. - LOL…wrong ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/22 "2006-01-18T19:52:22Z")
> [@gearhead](#): > > I agree totally > > you should have fixed that way before you even thought about putting it on. I personally would scrap it b/c im sure you are lean on fuel and way retard so its heating that mani up way hotter than it should. Shit, i could make you a mani better than that. i disagreee with u there…rock that mother welded 45 times it doesent matter! u got an egt gauge ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/23 "2006-01-18T19:57:29Z")
> [@ZEXaccord](#): > > i heard the hf manifold works great for the d series people…did you see the hatch on craigslist for super cheap…pics with it…look under cars/pittsburgh [craigslist.com](http://craigslist.com) pm me shit like that!!! its gone now.,… ---
**Author:** ![Dominator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@Dominator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominator)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/24 "2006-01-18T20:24:19Z")
Whats it made of? Is that the first time it has been run, or is it a used piece? I have Ni-rod for the TIG if you really need it. And, as you may well know. Running lean, and retarded won’t crack your manifold. Well, not imediatly. ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/25 "2006-01-18T20:57:11Z")
> [@Domination](#): > > Running lean, and retarded won’t crack your manifold. Well, not imediatly. it will increase egt’s but i mean if the fuel is there unless your wot for 2 min it shouldent get any hotter then 1500 deg F. im sure hybrid tuned it to be 11.8 mid 12:1 its def not a tuning issue my manifold cracked a few times…i think it had to do with my exaust most of the time…as for bracing the turbo,ehh i never really even seen a brace except if people have ssautocrome stuff edit u got a flex pipe in your exaust?? p.s. i fkn hate exaust systems ---
**Author:** ![grandamld9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/48db29/32.png) [@grandamld9](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/grandamld9)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/26 "2006-01-18T20:57:18Z")
wow, i have never welded in my life, and i think i could lay down some better welds then that. ---
**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/27 "2006-01-18T21:12:34Z")
sorry about the hatch FMF…no egt yet, got one you want to get rid of? As far as the manifold it is VERY tough…I bought it used and it came with “new” paint on it probably to cover the crack. I’m pretty sure that JJ’s can hook it up w/ a nice bead…talk to you guys soon…BTW, new intercooler and piping will be here friday! ---
**Author:** ![rusty240det](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rusty240det/32/5946_2.png) [@rusty240det](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rusty240det)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/28 "2006-01-18T21:48:14Z")
WOW! i didn’t look underneath the heatshield you had, but all i can say is wow. that looks like someones first weld job ever on that thing. ---
**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2006, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/29 "2006-01-18T21:53:13Z")
def nassssty ---
**Author:** ![steelcitysix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steelcitysix/32/5992_2.png) [@steelcitysix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steelcitysix)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2006, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/30 "2006-01-19T01:01:27Z")
Zex ,I dont know if you remeber me Im the mx6 guy from west view.Anyway if you wanna go bigger I have a 54 trim Im gettin rid of and if there is any thing I can do to help let me know ---
**Author:** ![GNocide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gnocide/32/5947_2.png) [@GNocide](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GNocide)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2006, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/31 "2006-01-19T06:04:42Z")
> [@rusty240det](#): > > WOW! i didn’t look underneath the heatshield you had, but all i can say is wow. that looks like someones first weld job ever on that thing. worst ive ever seen ---
**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2006, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/32 "2006-01-19T07:27:28Z")
> [@steelcitysix](#): > > Zex ,I dont know if you remeber me Im the mx6 guy from west view.Anyway if you wanna go bigger I have a 54 trim Im gettin rid of and if there is any thing I can do to help let me know how much? pics? 5 bolt exhaust housing? ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2006, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589/33 "2006-01-20T01:20:47Z")
try to drill a hole at each end of the crack. then reweld it shut. the drilled holes will keep it from splitting further in the event that it breaks the new weld. in addition, my log manifold was seeing temps of 1600-1650 w/ no cracking ever. nore did i have a brace, although a good ideal. ran it for 3 years and now sonny has it. made from schedule 40 pipe [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cracked-manifold-already-fixable/179589.md?page=1)