Best headers for a 22r?

Downey?

LcE?

Other? Any Suggestions. . .

Most of the 22R/RE headers will have an O2 sensor flange already installed, since the 22REs need one. I run the LC Engineering header on my 22RE (fits a 22R as well):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/EngineMods/index.shtml#Exhaust

For the gauge senders, get the proper adapters/fittings.

So Lc Is the way to go?

You might want to take a look at the Tech Section and read through this. Towards the end of the write up.




Many on the board have used this method w/surprising results.

Good Luck!

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I have the LCE header an 2.25" all te hway, and can't complain... but I also have a larger AFM (from a Supra) so (in theory) it's better able to make use of that space.
My manifold had a crack and needed replacing anyway, so that was a good excuse at the time.

I think the consensus (others chime in here) is that of the headers, LCE is the best fitment/easiest installation and support later if you have issues, but this clearly comes at a financial premium. For example years later I needed to replace the gasket at the cat (b/c I'd removed it and it tore in the process), I called LCE to see if I could get just that gasket. Guy said theyy typically don't just sell that by itself, but he mailed me one at no charge.

My first header was a downey 4-1 & LCE muffler didnt give me a problem.Its just to loud on the throttle.
My 2nd truck that I run daily has the LCE ceramic SS headers 4-1 & Borla SS muffler and again no problems probably the best for durability.Best sounding exhaust that I have owned.
My 3rd truck has the DT tri-y & Flowmaster super 40 and so far sobetter bottom end on the throttle and again pretty good design.It has that throaty flowmaster trademark sound.
All of my trucks run 2 1/4 after cat.I dont have the ceramic coated just the thick steel type.
My 2wd truck just has stock manifold & muffler.

Depends on where you want your gains at I would think, had the shorty header from headman but also had a different engine also but held up well but had trouble with the flange a little nuts wouldn't stay tight,once a month nut check, and rubbed the frame if the flange was in the right spot when I had to retighten it and I made a turn faster than normal.
I now have the lce long tube header ceramic coated, I have had almost 6 month but I have had switched motors twice since then, just not happy with the power , but it has held up well and I will be doing another motor swap in a month or to try and get that feeling I am looking for.
The only off roading I do is in my driveway I am a street kinda 4-wheel drive truck pulling a trailer with a couple of bikes on them and wanted good towing power.
If this is any help to you.

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I've been told that a design like the Thorley 1->2->4 collection style is better for low end grunt. And the LCE 1->4 collection style is better for higher reving horse power. I have the Ceramic coated Thorley and it installed very nicely. The shiny Thorley I think will Change colors. I don't know how much of an improvement the exhaust made because I did a lot of stuff at the same time.

Good luck with your choice.
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Thorley sounds to be a popular header for these trucks. Lots of people are running them with no complaints, so i may be leaning that way, im not sure yet tho. Im pretty sure i would like the lower end "grunt". . but i'm sure either header will get the job done more so than the stock manny.. Anyways thanks everyone for the help so far.. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

lskustumz on customtacos.com works for thorley and will give you a good deal on them.