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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Default Stainless or Ceramic Headers

besides the look, is there any difference from a Performance standpoint with a stainless or ceramic shorty headers? Thanks
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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ceramic keep's under hood temp down.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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shorty header's vary little h.p. gaines go long tube.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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I'm trying to duplicate the sound of the new Bullit Mustang, the two mods I see for that was the shortys and different axel backs.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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I'm trying to duplicate the sound of the new Bullit Mustang, the two mods I see for that was the shortys and different axel backs.
I have the JBA shorties in stainless. They do emit alot of heat. If I could have done it over again I would have got the coated.

They also look better too.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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And you're right abouth the sound. I had those combined with FRPP stingers and it sounded bad ***.
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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IIRC, stainless headers will also eventually get kind of rainbow-colored from the heat after a period of time. The ceramic-coated ones (or Jet-hot, too) will look thesame, and keep underhood temps down.

Beware during install though - ANYWHERE that the ceramic coating gets scratched, the headers will rust in those spots, making them not as pretty. So be careful!!
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Does anyone have a preference of Ford Racing vs JBA shortys? If so why?
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Ceramic allow for better air flow...the stainless will slow down the exhaust flow...so get the stainless with ceramic...for best longevity and reliability
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