I don't know if this has already been covered, but I didn't find any references to the comparison.
I'm getting shorty headers soon, and I've found that many people have gone (or are planning to go) with JBA shortys. My question is, I was looking at the MAC website, and their ceramic coated shortys are considerably less expensive. Is there a huge difference in quality? Why did any of you guys choose the JBA's over the MAC's?

 

I went JBA ceramic coated......DYI install easy...

I heard that Macs (some) had fitment issues....can't tell you from experience, but I remember that fitment can be a PITA.

 

I'm not sure about these days, but back in the day, MAC had quality and fitment issues. Not sure if that has changed but always good to research. Never heard anything bad about JBA's. Just my .02

 

my macs were a total pain to install.

 

+1,2,3

if you want them to fit, go with jba, if u feel like havin a 12pack while installin them get the macs

 

Well, a 12 pack doesn't sound bad.... So aside from the fitment issues, are there any serious qualty issues with the MAC headers? I'm not trying to sound like a cheapskate, but I'm willing to put the extra time into the install...I'm just masochistic that way (and a few beers never killed anyone, right? [assuming there's no driving afterwards; I have a very comfortable couch, a comfy futon and willing friends])!!! I guess my real question is are MAC headers of poorer quality than JBA, fitment aside, if one is willing to be patient with the fitting?

Thanks again, guys!!!

 

Other than discoloration after a few heat cycles, mine work great. Be sure to take you ypipe off, that will save a lot of time. and have a tool to remove the the front 2 factory exhaust manifold studs on the drivers side(or else you can't get the header on) . I had to reuse the factory studs because the bolts that mac supplied were too big. the tube that attaches from the header to the intake did not fit after putting the headers on, I had to bend it very carefully.