I have a 1984 22r and have been told it could have been built in 83.
I've been searching for a new exhaust manifold everywhere and have had no luck, I need recomendations on where to find one or a smog legal header here in CA. Has anyone had this issue?

 

I have a exhaust manifold for a '83 Calif 22R 4x4.
PM me if you're interested.

 

You're going to have a hard time unless you can find a wrecking yard that stocks a lot of toyotas (the ones in my neck of the woods are usually stripped clean within 24 hours of arrival)

What's wrong with your manifold? Any decent welding shop should be able to fix a crack, albeit they usually charge by the hour... minimum one hour... and not cheap either

I believe LC Engineering sells a CA legal header. I believe that's whats on my 78 which was originally from CA.

Good Luck