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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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My passenger side exhaust manifold broke, not just cracked, so i need headers. I was looking at theese, since i can have them by monday
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...AMS__header___

but it says i need a new ac bracket. Are there some that don't? And does anybody know of some others that are under $300?
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Check with Summit or Jegs both have super fast delivery for around $100.
Most headers require some modification of the A/C bracket.
Good luck
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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If you have the R4 compressor, only a spacer is needed at exhaust manifold to bracket since the header flange is much thinner than the manifold. The spacer is not required & yes I am sure.

The long heavy A6 compressor mounting is differtent.

Dynomax headers rec.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ganey
If you have the R4 compressor, only a spacer is needed at exhaust manifold to bracket since the header flange is much thinner than the manifold.
Yep, for the R4. Here's a pic...The spacer goes under the head of the reused stock manifold bolt.

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