I was talking to my friend who is a mechanic and he said there is a slight hole in my exhaust manifold and said about $300 to repair/replace it. Is there anything I can do to either make it cheaper, or get a better exhaust manifold that will give me more power? I have a 1989 firebird with a 2.8L engine (V6). Thanks
~Josh

 

Could probably just get a pair of headers for that price almost.

 

What difference will that make? I don't know much tech talk about the engines and exhaust. But I am trying to learn.

 

you can get yourself a set of headers for even cheaper youll feel a difference defiently especially with a cat back and try hollowing your cat out thats a nice freebie. youll also get louder to

 

You know what headers are right? It'll make it sound nicer and give you more power
-Rippin

 

I am so confused by these replies (although I appreciate them). There is a hole on my exhaust manifold, how does replacing other stuff help? I have a enw catylytic converter and catback on there, and it is basically as loud as I want to go. My brother's car is so loud that he gets pulled over constantly. Mine is actually louder, but his is a dark blue Dodge Stealth with 18" rims, tinted windows, and ricey exhaust. I think the cops don't have as much of a problem with loud domestic cars (that aren't riced out). Either that or they are just racist.

 

Do this, go to Summit Racing and in the search type in headers. Then do a search for your car. Then go to Autozone.com and search for an exhaust manifold. You'll get the hint and about 15hp.