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Banks Power 51306 TorqueTubes Exhaust Manifold for 00-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ, TJ Unlimited, Grand Cherokee WJ & Cherokee XJ with 4.0L

Banks Power 51306 TorqueTubes Exhaust Manifold for 00-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ, TJ Unlimited, Grand Cherokee WJ & Cherokee XJ with 4.0L
Quadratec Part #: 17601-500
Banks Power Part #: 51306
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Description
In response to the high failure rate of stock Jeep® headers, Gale Banks Engineering has designed a bulletproof exhaust header that's built to last, and backs it with a 5 year limited warranty. It's common for a primary tube in original Jeep manifolds to separate at the collector. Banks eliminates the possibility of cracking or separating with superior construction & materials. While other aftermarket suppliers typically use 304 or mild steel with coatings that quickly burn off, Banks builds Torque Tube Headers with rugged, 409 stainless steel. Flanges are welded to stand up to heat, stress and abuse. By increasing exhaust flow, Torque Tubes optimize the torque curve of the popular 4.0L Wrangler engine. Power & efficiency improve, along with the exhaust note. Banks Headers bolt on with ease and are priced very competitively.

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  • 50 State Legal - CARB E.O. Number D-161-105
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Banks TorqueTube is a streamlined exhaust manifold designed to optimize exhaust flow and engine efficiency. Because the stock manifold's flange does not align squarely with the ports, flow is restricted. TorqueTube corrects the problem with a half-inch flange that is machined dead flat, and precisely fitted to the port pattern. You can hear the difference in the plusher, healthier exhaust note.

Unlike the stock, failure-prone exhaust manifold, Banks TorqueTube is built of heavy, 409 stainless steel to weather a lifetime of heat, stress and abuse. The flange, welded to the tube assembly on both sides, will never crack or separate. The gasket is made of SMI 900, a material that stands up to super-hot temperatures.

Bolts right on.

Installation Notes
Installation Difficulty:
Skill Level 3 IconLevel 3Advanced

Tools Required:
¼" and 3⁄8" drive ratchets, extension w/ in. & mm sockets
in. & mm combination wrenches
Flat & Phillips head screwdrivers
Standard & needle-nose pliers
X-Acto knife
Shop towels
in-lb & ft-lb torque wrenches

Installation Time: 4-6 hours
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Parts Included

1 TorqueTube Exhaust Manifold
1 Gasket, Exhaust/Intake
4 Nut-clip, 3⁄8"-16
4 Bolt, 3⁄8"-16 x 2.00"
4 Washer, 3⁄8"-SAE
1 Anti-Seize
2 Decals, Banks Power
1 Decal, CARB E.O.
1 Tag, Product Improvement
1 Product Registration Card
1 Warranty Statement
1 Owner's Manual

Warranty
5 Year Warranty
  • Color: Silver
  • Motor: 6cyl 4.0L
  • Material: 409 Stainless Steel
  • Shipping Weight: 19lb
  • Shipping Dimensions: 30in x 20in x 8in (L x W x H)

  • Jeep Cherokee (XJ)

  • 2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
  • 2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)

  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)

  • 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)
  • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)

  • Jeep Wrangler (TJ)

  • 2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
  • 2005 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
  • 2004 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
  • 2003 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
  • 2002 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
  • 2001 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
  • 2000 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)

  • Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)

  • 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)
  • 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)
  • 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (LJ)
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Banks Power TorqueTubes Exhaust Manifold Reviews

Jason S.
6/20/2022
5

BEST ON THE MARKET!
Michael C.
1/8/2022
5

Perfect fit.
Eric W.
1/6/2022
5

I purchased and installed this header pipe back in October of 2003 on my 2000 Jeep Wrangler. After 18 years one of the welds failed causing a noticeable exhaust leak. I contacted Banks who honored the limited lifetime warranty without any problems or hassle.

I took the advice of Steve H. In a prior review and got a 1/4 inch drive 14 mm six point swivel socket and 1/4" drive 12 inch extension to assist in the installation. The 14 mm is more of a presice fit than the 9/16.

I am not a certified mechanic, nor claim to be, but here is my advice after installing this header twice:
1. Follow the Banks directions to a T
2. Completely remove the head pipe
3. Use the for-mentioned tools
4. Take your time and pre spray bolts that might need it.

The installation is not easy, but with the right tools, isn't all that bad.

I am very happy with this header and Banks customer service is top notch.

Questions

Hey Team, Are all the tubes the same length on the torque tube headers? THX David B
Tubes sized and shaped to match cylinder-head exhaust port. There is no indication that they are an equal length however. Thanks for your inquiry as always.
Does this header have the 4 ports for the emission sensors?
This will have provisions for the 2 upstream O2 sensors.
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