IDave,it sounds like I have the same set-up you have. A Manafre 1-piece header and stock intake. If your set-up has worked for 9 months for you,I'll try to duplicate your method for now. I'd rather go stock and never have another leak.I'm in Florida so a heat riser shouldn't be an issue.
OEM...
Is the NAPA gasket considered an OEM? We don't have a Toyota dealer for miles.
Was 60wag referring to finally using one or two gaskets to prevent the bolts from loosening?
I'm sure I'll get this thing whooped yet >:(
I removed the Intake manifold & header today. No positive I.D on the headers but local Chevy fans says it resembles a Clifford. It looks like the one in the pages of Manafre catalogs,except where "Bubba" hammered one of the pipes to make room for the intake manifold. ::)
The intake manifold...