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Jul 21, 2009 | 04:37 AM

#11

1965screamer

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Joined: May 2009

Posts: 155

From: Idaho

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Originally Posted by tx65coupe

While we are talking about JBAs does anyone know of a special wrench or socket that will fit on the bolts?

I had trouble tightening mine up. A small socket or even a box end wrench would not clear the tubing on most of the bolts. I had to use a small open ended wrench on half or more of the bolts. One bolt I think it was the 3rd from the back on the driver side, I actually had to cut a small open wrench in half to be able to tighten that one.

I had the same problem except I just took the torch and bent the wrench enough til I could get it in there. Thats when the cheap wrenches come in handy

Jul 21, 2009 | 06:46 AM

#12

tx65coupe

5th Gear Member

Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 4,462

From: Texas

Thats a good idea. The wrench I modified was a cheap one. LOL... They are good to have for stuff like that.

Do you have any pictures of you car on here or photobucket? It looks alot like mine.

Jul 21, 2009 | 09:30 AM

#13

urban_cowboy

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Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 2,100

From: Texas Hill Country

I took a box end wrench and ground down the circle until it fit between the bolt and the header tube. Again, a cheap wrench is good for this.

Jul 21, 2009 | 11:44 AM

#14

Adrenolin

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Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 2,035

From: Delaware(US) & Nova Scotia(Canada)

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Originally Posted by 1965screamer

Youre thinkin of massive_speed_system, I was looking at them but ended up going with ebay seller 'ponderosamustangco'. I dealt with them over the phone instead of through ebay and they cut me a great deal. Either one tho is still better then out of the magazines.

Yes thats where I got mine from. I had called JBA who quoted me a price them another considerably cheaper if purchased through a vendor. Got a call from Massive the next day who said they also had a holiday sale for another 10% off the price. The evening before I received a 15% off eBay/Paypal coupon so I asked if he'd post a quick private auction for me. He did so I was very happy.

There is also a polishing paste called Cerma-Glow for ceramic headers. I've done 1/2 of 1 header and it really works nicely if you spend the time. I light rubbing works but if you spend the extra time there is a very noticable difference.

Jul 21, 2009 | 01:11 PM

#15

1965screamer

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Joined: May 2009

Posts: 155

From: Idaho

Quote:

Originally Posted by tx65coupe

Thats a good idea. The wrench I modified was a cheap one. LOL... They are good to have for stuff like that.

Do you have any pictures of you car on here or photobucket? It looks alot like mine.

No not yet. Im planning on putting some up on photobucket, maybe tonight ill have a few minutes. Ill send you the link tho when I do.
BTW your car looks great