Help with headers

[cantaloop]

So i've had an exhaust leak on my '96 2.7L for a few months now, 99% sure its a cracked exhaust manifold. So i figured i'd get some real headers to replace it. Going on LCengineering's website didn't really help me too much, as there's a bunch of different headers for the 2.7L... I found a Doug Thorley that looks promising, it should replace the upper part of the 2 piece manifold.

Doug Thorley Header Kit - 2RZ/3RZ(Dual Cat w/EGR)

Or should I go with the LCE street headers that replace the entire two piece manifold?

LCE Street Header Kit 3RZ 1995-2004 Single Cat. ONLY (50 State Legal up to 1999)

Here's what the stock one looks like right now.

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[Mc1337sauce]

Having experience with both LCE and DT in the past (though not with these specific products), I'd go with LCE for sure - quality and attention to detail is leaps and bounds better. I believe you will have to chop your stock cat and have a flange welded on or swap to a Tacoma cat to run the LCE headers, but I don't run them and it's been a long time since I've handled a set so I can't say for certain.