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Old 12-31-2006, 06:32 PM
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Anybody out there with BBK shorty ceramic headers for a 06 GT? Are they any good?
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Old 12-31-2006, 07:43 PM
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The general consenus is if your gonna go with headers then go Long Tubes!You wont gain much with the shorties......
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Old 12-31-2006, 08:06 PM
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go with long tubes, shorties wont do much more tehn 3 rwhp
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Old 01-02-2007, 08:15 PM
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What do u think about the JBA long tube headers? Do u need them if your going to put on the h-pipe?
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Old 01-02-2007, 08:22 PM
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Default RE: BBK shorty headers

Do a forum search. There are a lot of posts about this.

JBA headers are allright, but they are nothing special. They use 409 stainless, which is a cheap material that will rust on you.

The best longtubes are Dynatech, Kooks, and American Racing. These are all 304 stainless and top quality workmanship.

Headers and midpipes (H or X) are different things altogether. If you get longtubes, you MUST also get a new midpipe because real headers are not compatible with the OEM midpipe.

Midpipe changes aren't worth much HP. If you want the real HP gain then you will need the longtubes.
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:50 AM
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Al- You beat me to the Use the Search answer... [8D]

And like said above Go with LT's or stay with the stock. I can't be happier with my American racing (ARH) Long Tubes and O/R X pipe. ARH & Kooks are my recommendations
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Old 01-03-2007, 03:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: CrazyAl

JBA headers are allright, but they are nothing special. They use 409 stainless, which is a cheap material that will rust on you.

The best longtubes are Dynatech, Kooks, and American Racing. These are all 304 stainless and top quality workmanship.

Headers and midpipes (H or X) are different things altogether. If you get longtubes, you MUST also get a new midpipe because real headers are not compatible with the OEM midpipe.

Midpipe changes aren't worth much HP. If you want the real HP gain then you will need the longtubes.
You have got to be tired of typing this. [8D]
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Old 01-06-2007, 06:44 AM
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Nah...he's cutting and pasting. LOL
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