My 97 4 runner is needing some love, I have a cracked exhaust manifold,(not major yet) muffler that needs to go, etc... My issue is cost benefit: How can I best take care of the exhaust system for a max of $600 parts cost.(and maybe upgrade a bit in the process) I also wanted to keep it kind of simple- I don't have a full shop, welding equip. etc.. just basic know how and tools. I'd like to do a compatible, bolt on header- but need to prioritize after that due to financial constraints. Any help or suggestions appreciated.

 

Search for the 3rz "mini-header". Moderator DeathCougar sells them for around $300. That should leave you plenty to fix the rest of the exhaust

 

What ever you do for the cracked manifold, do NOT buy a Pacesetter Header, the are a junk 2 piece design that leaks like no other. i've had one on my 98 2.7 tacoma for about 11 months and i've already replaced the collector gasket 4 times(1st one was a week after the header was installed) and 3 EGR gaskets.

 

mini - header is the way to go for the 2.7.

 

what does the mini header do??? does it work like the other headers out there??? a buddy of mine just got a 99 tacoma with the 2.7 and is wanting to know

 

its a "header" but its not a long tube header, and it bolts up to the factory downpipe. retains factory holes for EGR and other smog related things. but its made of steel instead of cast. ( wont crack )

 

i wish i had known that before i bought my header

 

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