JBA Cat4ward Shorty Headers
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Re: JBA Cat4ward Shorty Headers (Steve'01)
Hi Steve,
I have a 2001 C5 Coupe which is totally stock. However, I want these headers for another project. I have a 58 Corvette that I'm fitting C4 suspension, C5 brakes, LS1 engine (headers, Haltech TB, Granatelli MAF, Lingenfelter GT2 cam, Z06 valve springs, Z06 intake) and a T56 from a 2000 Camaro)!! It is a long way off being finished at this point though!
Carey
I have a 2001 C5 Coupe which is totally stock. However, I want these headers for another project. I have a 58 Corvette that I'm fitting C4 suspension, C5 brakes, LS1 engine (headers, Haltech TB, Granatelli MAF, Lingenfelter GT2 cam, Z06 valve springs, Z06 intake) and a T56 from a 2000 Camaro)!! It is a long way off being finished at this point though!
Carey
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Re: JBA Cat4ward Shorty Headers (careymcmahon)
My shop has installed them on an 02 Z06. They fit well, but the headpipes do need to be tweak outwards a little.
I don't have dyno testing on this specific set yet, but seat of the pants feel definatley shows some power increase
I don't have dyno testing on this specific set yet, but seat of the pants feel definatley shows some power increase
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JBA Cat4ward Shorty Headers
Hi Guys,
I installed a set of ceramic coated JBA headers on my previous C4 and on my C5 Z06 about 3 years back.
I cannot prove they made any gains in performance, but they were quite easy to install, look great compared to the heavy cast stock headers, are quite light weight and sound great, had no issues with them in three years and still look like new.
I installed a set of ceramic coated JBA headers on my previous C4 and on my C5 Z06 about 3 years back.
I cannot prove they made any gains in performance, but they were quite easy to install, look great compared to the heavy cast stock headers, are quite light weight and sound great, had no issues with them in three years and still look like new.
Melting Slicks
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I have a BBK set of shorties installed. Not saying they are as good as JBA, but I think performance would be similar. I had a before and after dyno with nothing else changed and had a ZERO increase in power. Just thought Id share that.
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Hi Steve,
I have a 2001 C5 Coupe which is totally stock. However, I want these headers for another project. I have a 58 Corvette that I'm fitting C4 suspension, C5 brakes, LS1 engine (headers, Haltech TB, Granatelli MAF, Lingenfelter GT2 cam, Z06 valve springs, Z06 intake) and a T56 from a 2000 Camaro)!! It is a long way off being finished at this point though!
Carey
I have a 2001 C5 Coupe which is totally stock. However, I want these headers for another project. I have a 58 Corvette that I'm fitting C4 suspension, C5 brakes, LS1 engine (headers, Haltech TB, Granatelli MAF, Lingenfelter GT2 cam, Z06 valve springs, Z06 intake) and a T56 from a 2000 Camaro)!! It is a long way off being finished at this point though!
Carey
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Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
No problems. I had to have the headers machined flat. But fitment is fine and everything sits as it should. No difference in sound really.. One person said it was deeper, but I dont think so.
