JBA or any Long Tube headers

[Tim W]

Does any one have any experience with JBA long tube headers? I want to change out my Gibson shorts.

Id like to put them on with as little modifications as possible. Im limited to my options bc I want SS ceramic coated.

 

[RichLo]

I mainly look for flange thickness first and foremost then compare options and prices after that is narrowed down. Less chance of leaks down the road with a thick flange

 

[Tim W]

I did. Jba is at the top of the list. Im not too concerned w price. I plan on keeping the truck and Iv never been one to cut corners.

 

[TexasAggie]

What advantage does the long tube provide over the shortys? I’m researching options for my ‘99 and haven’t decided which route to go yet.

 

[df2x4]

What advantage does the long tube provide over the shortys? I’m researching options for my ‘99 and haven’t decided which route to go yet.

Power and torque gains. Long tubes win vs shortys every time. More work to integrate them with the rest of the factory exhaust system though.

 

[TexasAggie]

Any difference in sound?

 

[Awest623]

Does any one have any experience with JBA long tube headers? I want to change out my Gibson shorts.

Id like to put them on with as little modifications as possible. Im limited to my options bc I want SS ceramic coated.

I have the JBA stainless uncoated long tubes on my 98. The only thing to note is it doesn't have an O2 sensor bung on the passenger side. You'll need to weld one in. And there isn't much clearance for the sensor on the drivers side, it'll fit but you'll have to finangle with it to get it in.

Fit wise they're perfect. Mines a 4x4 and it clears the driveshaft great. They slide right in easier than the stock manifolds, and I personally think it's easier to access the spark plugs with them. Some on the header bolts are hard to access but you can get most of them with an extension and ujoint.

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[Tim W]

I wonder if the ones On summit are different. According to summit the JBAs do habe an 02 bung... hmmm

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

According to summit the JBAs do habe an 02 bung... hmmm

I would guess ones built for TBI 87 - 95 will only have 1 bung on the driver's side, while Vortec 96 - 98 will have both.

 

[Tim W]

I would guess ones built for TBI 87 - 95 will only have 1 bung on the driver's side, while Vortec 96 - 98 will have both.

These r the ones i was looking at. Now of course they arnt in stock

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jba-6830sjs