Cracked Manifold on the VS - extractors?

[Oodge]

I recently got a new exhaust installed on my '95 VS exec. auto sedan because the old muffler was buggered - got a redback catback with a res (which I'm pretty happy with btw) and the guys who installed it for me have told me that I've got a cracked right manifold and that the left one's on the way out too. Had a look at the crack myself and it's pretty bad and every morning she takes longer to start up. They've told me that the best thing to do is install a set of extractors - the midrange brands they use are going to be $680 for the part and installation. Just wanted some reassurance that this was all about right and that the extractors are the way to go, and if there's a particular brand i should think about

cheers

[WAFFEN SS]

They are right, Extractors are the way to go. Mine cracked so I got some PaceMakers and fitted myself, (Easy job) I do think $680 is a bit up there.
You could just get a pair of 2nd hand manifolds and they may last another 10 years or one but its up to you and what you want from the car. As I said I like the HPC coated PaceMakers but do no that you must no how to do a bit of basic Fitter/welder work if you want to fit them yourself. I have some standed manifolds now and selling them for $120 just to give you an idear. Good luck

[bloodyricho]

most replacement manifolds have a extra bit of cast to support where they normally crack. extractors give u stuff all extra for the money spent. buy the stock maniflods and get a high flow cat instead money better spent!

[94VRtuff]

Hi I would go the extractors and get a set of pacemaker, i hav just had the same problem and got a set of pacies installed for what u were quoted. I notice you are in hobart to, i would call around for a good price as you should be able to get pacemakers for that, if not send me a pm ad i will give you the name of place that did mine, cheers Bob.

[seq4x4]

Should have yelled out, i just took 2 sets of manifolds to the tip.

[Brett_jjj]

Id go with the extractors,well worth it.I fitted pacemakers to my V6 and the power increase wasnt that great,but noticeable from around 2500 RPM upwards.The main thing I noticed was the increase in fuel economy,a lot better on fuel.They would have paid for themselves by now in petrol savings.Also I noticed the engine runs cooler,my running temperature dropped down 1 mark on the temp gauge compared to where it used to run with the standard exhaust manifolds fitted...

[Oodge]

Thanks dudes. I'll ask how much pacemakers in particular are then. If it's not a good number i'll take you up on that vrtuff mate