bbk shorties help!

Pigpen125 · Dec 9, 2013

hey guys new to the forum
been trying to read through and find the info but having a tough time getting an answer
i have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 5.7
superlift suspension lift 4 inches
i have cold air intake
cut the y pipe true dual exhaust and i just found out the other day i have broken manifold bolts and i want to put in some shorties and i like the price of the bbks and i read good things
i called moes performance and was told the would fit the 4x4 no problem but when i told them it was lifted they weren't sure

any thoughts much appreciated
thanks

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Dec 10, 2013

Post up a pice of the engine bay where the pipes would pass by. The BBK's stick out farther but they should work. Post up a pic before you order please.

CKH · Dec 10, 2013

Aren't the BBK shorties a direct bolt on replacement for the stock manifolds? If there are no clearance issues with the stock manifolds, why would there be any issues with a product that is designed as direct bolt on replacement?

Hemi450hp · Dec 10, 2013

The problem we are having is that BBK technically lists these as only fitting the 2wd models. Having said that, we have numerous customers running them on the 3rd gen 4wd trucks, but they are all stock height 4wd's as far as I know. I just hate for you to get half way into the install only to find that a piece of the lift interferes or affects fitment of the headers. That could lead to a frustrating day if you have to throw it all back together. BBK is no help here either because they still think that they only fit the 2wd...haha.

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Dec 10, 2013

They stick out farther then the stock logs also. The only "shortie" headers that is OEM in size is the Gibson super logs which have never gotten a good review. A guy on here put them on his lifted truck and from memory the quality was junk.

Pigpen125 · Dec 10, 2013

thanks guys ill get a pic tomorrow and post it

Pigpen125 · Dec 11, 2013

first two are the passenger side the other two are the drivers side
if they are bad pics i can try to get better ones
thanks again

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Dec 12, 2013

That steering knuckle looks to be a touch close is my concearn and might hit a primary.

Pigpen125 · Dec 12, 2013

this is why i thought i wouldn't have a problem
i found this posts from a while ago

http://www.ramforum.com/f50/bbk_shorty_headers_installed-339/

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Dec 12, 2013

They look just as close there

Pigpen125 · Dec 12, 2013

does that steering knuckle move alot?
would you attempt to put em on? if it was yours?

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Dec 13, 2013

I would try if you wanted just shorties. Me on the other hand would go ahead and spend a few more $ and do longtubes. I know they will fit with the off road Y but not sure what budget your trying to stay in.

Code106 · Dec 21, 2013

I have an 08 1500 5.7 4x4 with stock ride height and i put the BBK's on my truck and they fit. i had to drop the Y pipe with the cats to get them to fit in. and putting the Stage 8 bolts and clips on was a pain in the ass, but all in all i think it was worth it. more noticeable power.

I know its just stock ride height so this won't help you that much, but i think you should at least buy and try them if you have the money. I am really happy with mine. deffinately noticed a difference. (I have a borla exhaust, K&N cold air intake, Bully dog, and a 87mm ported TB, the truck really gets up and moves now and its all just bolt on added power)

Pigpen125 · Dec 23, 2013

i appreciate it guys i ordered them and they are suppose to be here christmas eve
ill post pics and let you know how it goes

Pigpen125 · Dec 28, 2013

Finished!

All done clearances are good bolted on no problem
I had one bolt I had to drill out no problem with that
Little tricky getting to a few bolts but some flex head ratcheting end wrenches helped immensely

Pigpen125 · Dec 28, 2013

Drivers side

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Dec 28, 2013

Good job bud

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