any good source for a 1999 tacoma exhaust manifold?

hi
i have a 1999 tacoma wth 175k that is giving me a 402.
i replaced the O2 sensors and temp sensor etc etc. and know my manifold
is done..a few cracks..
i cant decide who to buy the manifold from ,seems ebay and rockauto units are poor quality and yotatech kits is over 325..
is there a middle ground?
thnx

 

You can install a "mini header" from a 2002-2004 3RZ. Here is the part: http://www.toyotapartznet.com/parts...80&make=Toyota&action=oePartSearch&siteid=840

This guy sells a kit with everything http://store.torfab.com/category-s/2067.htm

Or you could do what I did and go with a LCE long tube header: http://www.lceperformance.com/Street-Header-Kit-3RZ-1995-2004-50-State-Legal-up-p/1041054.htm

 

is it a 2wd or 4wd? what engine does it have?

without this info anything we say is useless info


if you have the 2.4 (2rz) or 2.7 (3rz) engine then go get a stock steel header from 02-04 truck at the salvage yard or just buy one new, they are true headers, just oem versions and IMHO they are better then anything you go buy in aftermarket.

 

hi
thnx for the replies..
its a 2 wheel dr wth a 2.7,that i use for moving machines that weigh 200lb to 600lbs.
nothing crazy but i need to keep it till i finish my house rebuild..to be honest if
i drive any 200 mile roundtrip drives i feel like a 90 yr old when i depart the truck..
luckily i dont take a lot of these runs anymore

 

Keakar is right when it comes to price to performance, the stock 02-04 mini header is the cheapest least likely to break stock option. For better torque from farther exhaust scavenging I'd go with the LCE header, it also includes a new bung for the O2 sensor and replaces the secondary downpipe which you may have also cracked. If you are cool with the stock performance then the mini header would be fine, the LCE header isn't too much more and the guys at LCE will generally work with you on the price if you give them a call on the phone.

 

That lce header fits in nice. I ran it for a few years. Really strong.

 

thnx
now i gotta figure which route to go.
the kit looks nice a bit pricey but if it fits in
like a glove and is complete it might be my choice.
i dont need speed as my 20 mile commute can take me 90 minutes..

 

(1) Exhaust Manifold: 1714175080 $180.65
(1) Exhaust Manifold Gasket: 1717375020 $25.64
(2) Front Pipe Gaskets: 9091706061 $6.03 x 2
(1) Catalytic Converter Gasket: 9091706057 $7.27 (optional but easier to remove and replace this when removing everything)
(1) EGR Gasket: 25634-75010 $10.09

Total: $235.71

It's a good idea to have spare/replacement studs and nuts incase the stocks are bad but I cannot find the numbers. Maybe someone can chime in.

 

thnx
i was going to part it out to cross reference cost but you hooked me up.
just a question the 2004 exhaust manifold and gaskets etc are interchangeable wth the 1999 2.7 tacoma?
looks like those guys are close by"philly",im in nyc burbs..
also any problem wth flushing the cooling system on a truck that has 175k mi and as i
can remember"as long as i owned it",was my dad b4 this,that has never been flushed out?
thnx

 

I've ordered from that dealer many times, they are great to work with. They have free shipping over $100 as long as it weighs less than 20lbs. They also have a 10% off code partznet10

I believe the gasket from a 2004 will work. It makes sense to me that you would want the one that matches the new header. Someone else may have more info.

 

im pretty sure the exhaust gaskets are the same for all 96-04 models and for both the 2.4 and 2.7 engines

I would suggest you add washers under the exhaust nuts, when I did mine I had concerns the nuts may have been bottoming out on the studs but it sealed ok. if I were to do it again I would definitely add a washer behind them just for peace of mind that it stayed sealed over the long run.

 

Does anyone have a good link to pictures or a video that could help with new header and exhaust install on the 2.7L 3RZ-FE?

 

I know this is an old thread, but just to throw another plus, I agree with the LCE long tube header kit. I installed mine close to a year ago and I can feel the difference in towing my trailer. No, it's not like it added 30HP or anything like that, but before I installed it the torque when in the city was just not really strong. Now I can tow without having to floor the gas.

 

Do you have a link to pictures of video?

 

Never took any videos. But here is a pic of the install....