Auto Parts: Exhaust Header, pep boys, repair vehicles

Question
A part is missing off of my 1994 Checy Silverado Z71 extended cab. There is a threaded hole in the exhaust header on the front right side. It it the exhaust header over number 2 piston. I have looked for wires but cannot find any. It may have just been a plug for an option not on my truck, but I would like to know for sure what was screwed in there. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer
Hi Larry,

If the hole is plugged, it is probably a manifold from a different vehicle and you are correct in assuming that it was most likely for an option your vehicle does not have. I couldn't be sure of what it is or was for though, unless you send me a photo. (photos@knucklebusters.us)

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