What shorties, if any, are worth a damn?

I8ACMRO · February 6th, 2012, 08:59 PM

Like the title says, are any shorty headers worth it, or ate our stock mani's just as good? I just thought about this for my engine build, when it happens lol, and the reason for shorties is cuz of living in Nazi, I mean California. If none are worth it, I'll keep stock, but my plan is boost and n2o.

95mustangGT/SVT · February 6th, 2012, 09:05 PM

BBK sells LT's with a catted x-pipe.

I8ACMRO · February 6th, 2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by 95mustangGT/SVT

BBK sells LT's with a catted x-pipe.

Not in ca legally...

2002ct · February 6th, 2012, 09:11 PM

ford racing along with Magnalow tru x.... all the way.

NickPohlAandP · February 6th, 2012, 09:12 PM

I've got BBK shortys. The fitment is great. As far as performance, they are absolutely better than the stock manifolds, but I don't know what kind of gains you'll get. I never drove the car with manifolds on it. If you're planning on going boost someday I would say that at the very least do shortys (unless you're going with an on3 FF turbo system). You can cram air and fuel in but don't forget you need to get the gases out too.

NickPohlAandP · February 6th, 2012, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by 2002ct

ford racing along with Magnalow tru x.... all the way.

I've never seen a Ford Racing shorty header that is equal length like the BBK.

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 09:16 PM

Jba are said to be very good shorties.

Mustang Racer · February 6th, 2012, 09:23 PM

since your living in cali like me the only shorty header that I know of that is legal is jba shorty headers. they have the carb plate on them. thats what I bought but havnt installed them yet.

86er · February 6th, 2012, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by NickPohlAandP

I've got BBK shortys. The fitment is great. As far as performance, they are absolutely better than the stock manifolds, but I don't know what kind of gains you'll get. I never drove the car with manifolds on it. If you're planning on going boost someday I would say that at the very least do shortys (unless you're going with an on3 FF turbo system). You can cram air and fuel in but don't forget you need to get the gases out too.

most shorties only pick up 3-4hp, not exactly blowing the stock mani's away

Jazzer The Cat · February 6th, 2012, 09:30 PM

ANY aftermarket exhaust manifold MUST meet C.A.R.B. approval for smog testing in Cali or 100% no go

I just purchased some JBA shorties:

The only real advantage is gonna be a bit less heat under the hood. They certainly wont hurt HP/T gains, but they are of little other benefit. The best prie I could find was $500 at BuyJBA.com. They come with a sticker that MUST be under the hood so that a smog-dood/doodette can see it at smog time

Jazzer

KV007 · February 6th, 2012, 10:29 PM

just seen them on corral ill throw u the link if i can find.
heres one thats 250$ or so For Sale 99-04 JBA Stainless Steel Shorty Headers - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum
i wouldnt pay more, they normally pop up all the time for 250 shipped or so

sillyrabbit0420 · February 6th, 2012, 10:29 PM

I have the JBA's.
Fitment and quality is good. There was a little slag that can be touched up with a dremel if you're really concerned with it. Not a big deal. Follow the torque pattern and sequence and you shouldn't have any problems.

FourSix · February 6th, 2012, 10:37 PM

I've had the JBA headers and they were very good quality. Made my exhaust sound nicer too. I had to switch from BBK LT's to the JBA shorties because living in CA and the LT's hung too low which scraped everything. . .

February 6th, 2012, 09:12 PM	#5
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	I've got BBK shortys. The fitment is great. As far as performance, they are absolutely better than the stock manifolds, but I don't know what kind of gains you'll get. I never drove the car with manifolds on it. If you're planning on going boost someday I would say that at the very least do shortys (unless you're going with an on3 FF turbo system). You can cram air and fuel in but don't forget you need to get the gases out too. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

February 6th, 2012, 10:29 PM	#11
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	just seen them on corral ill throw u the link if i can find. heres one thats 250$ or so For Sale 99-04 JBA Stainless Steel Shorty Headers - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum i wouldnt pay more, they normally pop up all the time for 250 shipped or so __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

February 6th, 2012, 10:29 PM	#12
sillyrabbit0420 Banned from AFM member! 1999 Mustang 2v 4.6L Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 454 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the JBA's. Fitment and quality is good. There was a little slag that can be touched up with a dremel if you're really concerned with it. Not a big deal. Follow the torque pattern and sequence and you shouldn't have any problems. __________________ 1999 2v 4.6L 380 RWHP/ 362 RWTQ, Tuned by Fastlane Motorsports Peace - That brief, glorious moment in history when everyone's standing around reloading.

February 6th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#13
FourSix Regular 1999 GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've had the JBA headers and they were very good quality. Made my exhaust sound nicer too. I had to switch from BBK LT's to the JBA shorties because living in CA and the LT's hung too low which scraped everything. . . __________________ 35th LE 99 GT

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February 6th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#2
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK sells LT's with a catted x-pipe.

February 6th, 2012, 09:11 PM	#4
2002ct Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 124 iTrader: 1 reviews	ford racing along with Magnalow tru x.... all the way.

February 6th, 2012, 09:23 PM	#8
Mustang Racer Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.78@106.44 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delano, CA Posts: 572 iTrader: 0 reviews	since your living in cali like me the only shorty header that I know of that is legal is jba shorty headers. they have the carb plate on them. thats what I bought but havnt installed them yet.

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