Hey Guys, every AE95 that I have looked at online before buying mine has extractors instead of the factory manifold and now I think I know why, it seems that as the engine mounts weaken with age the exhaust manifold takes up the weight of the engine and this causes it to eventually crack. Is this an Australian only issue? perhaps our routing is different?

Anyway I have been quoted $500. to have a new set of extractors fitted because apparently the standard corolla extractors don't fit. Does anyone know if there are any wrecks in Melbourne that I can get the extractors off? any other options? I can't afford $500 right now because I am studying. Cheers

Got a set of brand new crossflow extractors fitted for $425.00 happy with the outcome, seems to get a little more pep out of the 4afe. Old Manifold had cracked all the way around!

From where did you get yours?
My exhaust manifold cracked, and I just went to the junkyard, bought a used un-cracked exhaust manifold from a "regular" 4AFE Corolla, and installed it.  So far, it has not cracked, but I also replaced the front engine mount.

But I'd love to get more pep out of the 4AFE engine.

Hi Datsa,
My local Muffler place installed the extractors - apparently it is the same as the FWD Corolla's of the same year but needs some extra bending work (the mechanic showed me this in his catalogue). I think although the car feels better now I have not had much to compare it against and I should think that an original uncracked one would be quite similar.
Going to a junkyard this weekend. quite excited by it - getting a new rear bumper and tow bar for $90 each and some Tercel 4wd parts to fix my other car.
cheers.