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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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i want headers... any suggestions?? i'm ready to start researching what i should buy !!


By the way does anyone know any good shops in the seattle area that will install them?? i don't have the time to do it and the shops i've talked to are all running at 400 to install!! AGH!


Old Dec 13, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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what a rip-off. keep searching....as for the headers, JBA shorties w/ ceramic coating. those are the "can't lose" choice around these forums.
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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I could have sworn I keep seeing posts stating that there are no gains with headers....or that any gain isnt worth the money. Let me know if I'm wrong.
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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I could have sworn I keep seeing posts stating that there are no gains with headers....or that any gain isnt worth the money. Let me know if I'm wrong.
yes, it has been stated. aside from the numbers however, most people that have actually had them installed have had nothing but compliments with no regrets for purchasing them. most comments are related to sound and the feeling of "less stress" on the motor when building up speed. this is just from what i have read so far. seems like a mod for those who have some extra loose cash to spend.
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Here's my two header cents. Yes, the JBA ceramic shorties are class. You can install these yourself with moderate effort. See photo below of them on my car. Also, you may wish to consider the now available "long tube headers" from Stainless Worls. Also a class act. A little bit more involved with the install though. See photo of long tubes below. The JBAs will run you about $400 to $500for a set while the Stainless Works long tubes are gonna run around $690. Either install will net you at least 500 additionalhorsepower. Take care, Jack.

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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Here's my two header cents. Yes, the JBA ceramic shorties are class. You can install these yourself with moderate effort. See photo below of them on my car. Also, you may wish to consider the now available "long tube headers" from Stainless Worls. Also a class act. A little bit more involved with the install though. See photo of long tubes below. The JBAs will run you about $400 to $500for a set while the Stainless Works long tubes are gonna run around $690. Either install will net you at least 500 additionalhorsepower. Take care, Jack.
LMAO!!!
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Daaam!! He forgot to mention if the 500HP gain was from the right side header or the left.
Old Dec 13, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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passenger side header gets you more power. its has smoother curves
Old Dec 14, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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I'm LMAO reading your replys, Jack [sm=drooldude.gif]
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