MAC and JBA headers
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From: MA
MAC and JBA headers
http://v6mustangstuff.com/05V6Headers.htm
I noticed the MAC headers are QUITE a bit cheaper.
Is JBA worth the extra 160 dollars?
I noticed the MAC headers are QUITE a bit cheaper.
Is JBA worth the extra 160 dollars?
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Tijiana/ San Diego Boarder
RE: MAC and JBA headers
I think JBA are worth it....................................You may want to check eBay, $399 ish. Shipping $30 xtra $100 for ceramic....
However what I have been reading there are better ways to get more power and a better sound.
With that said I threw down for them. if you install them yourself make sure you change the gasket, the instructions say you can reuse the old one but is takes two hours to fix a leak if you screw up.
However what I have been reading there are better ways to get more power and a better sound.
With that said I threw down for them. if you install them yourself make sure you change the gasket, the instructions say you can reuse the old one but is takes two hours to fix a leak if you screw up.
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From: VanIsle, Canadia
RE: MAC and JBA headers
Headers are next to worthless on N/A cars -- Ford actually did a disgustingly good job on the stock manifolds. I don't see a tuner listed in your sig, so if you don't have one yet, I'd say that would be the best money you could spend right now...
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From: greenville
RE: MAC and JBA headers
I dont think it is worth the extra cash. I have the Mac headers, and I didn't have a problem with them (except I have to remove a few bolts that held some brackets for other things on). They are a good finish, and ok fit. As far as power, the gains are small. However, they do improve the sound of the engine.
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From: MA
RE: MAC and JBA headers
ORIGINAL: Black06stang
I dont think it is worth the extra cash. I have the Mac headers, and I didn't have a problem with them (except I have to remove a few bolts that held some brackets for other things on). They are a good finish, and ok fit. As far as power, the gains are small. However, they do improve the sound of the engine.
I dont think it is worth the extra cash. I have the Mac headers, and I didn't have a problem with them (except I have to remove a few bolts that held some brackets for other things on). They are a good finish, and ok fit. As far as power, the gains are small. However, they do improve the sound of the engine.
How different does it sound?
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From: MA
RE: MAC and JBA headers
ORIGINAL: Glacial
Headers are next to worthless on N/A cars -- Ford actually did a disgustingly good job on the stock manifolds. I don't see a tuner listed in your sig, so if you don't have one yet, I'd say that would be the best money you could spend right now...
Headers are next to worthless on N/A cars -- Ford actually did a disgustingly good job on the stock manifolds. I don't see a tuner listed in your sig, so if you don't have one yet, I'd say that would be the best money you could spend right now...
Tuner and CAI are definitely next, but if I can pick up some extra parts and list them in my mods list when b ama makes the tune, I won't have to get an extra tune if I want them later on.
I was considering getting headers, 4.10s and an LSD, putting them all in at the same time with the CAI and flashing the ecu.
Basically buy up what mods I want now and put it all in at the same time.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: greenville
RE: MAC and JBA headers
ORIGINAL: chrisc
it is a known thing that the MACs will end up costing you a buttload with the install, because they dont fit properly
it is a known thing that the MACs will end up costing you a buttload with the install, because they dont fit properly
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: greenville
RE: MAC and JBA headers
ORIGINAL: TheBlackPearl
I think if you buy your intake/tunes from B amachips, he will update them for free for your new mods.
Tuner and CAI are definitely next, but if I can pick up some extra parts and list them in my mods list when b ama makes the tune, I won't have to get an extra tune if I want them later on.
I was considering getting headers, 4.10s and an LSD, putting them all in at the same time with the CAI and flashing the ecu.
Basically buy up what mods I want now and put it all in at the same time.
ORIGINAL: Glacial
Headers are next to worthless on N/A cars -- Ford actually did a disgustingly good job on the stock manifolds. I don't see a tuner listed in your sig, so if you don't have one yet, I'd say that would be the best money you could spend right now...
Headers are next to worthless on N/A cars -- Ford actually did a disgustingly good job on the stock manifolds. I don't see a tuner listed in your sig, so if you don't have one yet, I'd say that would be the best money you could spend right now...
Tuner and CAI are definitely next, but if I can pick up some extra parts and list them in my mods list when b ama makes the tune, I won't have to get an extra tune if I want them later on.
I was considering getting headers, 4.10s and an LSD, putting them all in at the same time with the CAI and flashing the ecu.
Basically buy up what mods I want now and put it all in at the same time.