Hi, thanks for looking at this thread.

I have a 2004 F-350 CC 4x4 with V10. I'm getting ready to tackle the exhaust studs and if in the case I find a cracked manifold I want to be prepared with which is the best to get. I see in RockAuto different vendors to choose from. Which do you recommend, from RA, or another source? RA has SKP, ATP, DAVICO, and Dorman. I've read here to stay away from Dorman.
-dale

 

Exhaust manifold? OEM only. Pick up a used one and have a machine shop check it for flatness if you don’t have a quality straight edge.

— Dave

 

I installed a Dorman - did not last very long. Went with OEM - still going strong.

 

Thank you. The adage holds true, when in doubt go OEM.