Duratec exhaust manifold Qs?

[afraziaaaa]

Has anyone used a non-ford replacement exhaust manifold on their duratec?

My 1st cat is bad, and I am trying to avoid paying 1/4 of what the car is worth for a new exhaust manifold from ford.

I have looked at the ones on rock auto (walker, catco, etc.) and the pictures do not show a flex pipe.

My question is if you have used them, did they come with a flex pipe or not?

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[whynotthinkwhynot]

Did you try contacting our Motorcraft parts source in WI? Look up Tousley Ford online, call the parts Dept, and ask for Steve. If you'll check our Vendor and Seller reviews, you'll see a lot of praise for him. You'll probably save more than you think. AFAIK, the flex pipe is welded to the manifold, so any aftermarket manifold should come with a flex on it.

[elsolo]

There is one on craigslist in the town I live.
Have you checked the local classifieds?