A closer look at BBK Shorty Headers...

rifleman65 · 11-20-2008

i just got these installed last month. i like um. sounds better and looks better under the hood. might be a little more powerfull but nothing really big.

FYouGitive · 11-20-2008

Excellent answers to a basic "school-me" question. Thank you-all!

**stlwagon** · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by FYouGitive

Excellent answers to a basic "school-me" question. Thank you-all!

Never too old to learn, right Frank?

pwmustang06 · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by rivercitypony

Before purchasing a set of shorty headers, I spoke with a tech rep at JBA. He said that there was a no more than 1 hp difference between all types/brands of alll shorty headers...

You read my mind. There wasn't enough difference between the BBK's and JBA's to warrant the price difference, not in my mind anyway. I figured BBK would be easier to install, so that was a plus, too.

As far as the gains, well, that's why I waited to do headers dead last.

MadMike1337 · 11-20-2008

when will you be getting them installed?

**stlwagon** · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by pwmustang06

You read my mind. There wasn't enough difference between the BBK's and JBA's to warrant the price difference, not in my mind anyway. I figured BBK would be easier to install, so that was a plus, too.

As far as the gains, well, that's why I waited to do headers dead last.

The same thing basically applies to long tubes.

pwmustang06 · 11-20-2008

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when will you be getting them installed?

They are being installed as we speak. They may or may not finish today. In any case, I made a video of my exhaust before the headers and will post the before and after videos either today (hopefully) or tomorrow. I also want to weigh the stock manifolds.

MadMike1337 · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by pwmustang06

They are being installed as we speak. They may or may not finish today. In any case, I made a video of my exhaust before the headers and will post the before and after videos either today (hopefully) or tomorrow. I also want to weigh the stock manifolds.

alright man sounds great. let us know your thoughts afterwards!

**stlwagon** · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by pwmustang06

They are being installed as we speak. They may or may not finish today. In any case, I made a video of my exhaust before the headers and will post the before and after videos either today (hopefully) or tomorrow. I also want to weigh the stock manifolds.

That'll be a decent weight savings. What gaskets are you using?

FYouGitive · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by stlwagon

Never too old to learn, right Frank?

It's true.

The daunting fact is I'm pretty sure I learned that stuff (and a lot more) quite a while ago, but my old Swiss-cheese of a memory doesn't always yield it up on demand ...

**stlwagon** · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by FYouGitive

It's true.

The daunting fact is I'm pretty sure I learned that stuff (and a lot more) quite a while ago, but my old Swiss-cheese of a memory doesn't always yield it up on demand ...

Yeah, but at least you've got a nice car!

pwmustang06 · 11-20-2008

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That'll be a decent weight savings. What gaskets are you using?

It's whatever gaskets BBK included in the kit. I saw them in the box, but I didn't open them.

**stlwagon** · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by pwmustang06

It's whatever gaskets BBK included in the kit. I saw them in the box, but I didn't open them.

Are they individual port gaskets or one single multi-port gasket?

FYouGitive · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by stlwagon

Yeah, but at least you've got a nice car!

Sometimes that's a really good surprise when I open the garage door!

**stlwagon** · 11-20-2008

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Originally Posted by FYouGitive

Sometimes that's a really good surprise when I open the garage door!

It's like a new car every day!