Need some advice / help. JBA headers

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Schmach

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Currently installing JBA ceramic shortys on my 2014 5.7 4x4.
Passenger side is done dust need to re torque after a few heat cycles. Drivers side I’m having issues.

1. Best tool or way to tighten the 2 most bottom rear next to the starter header bolts. Using ARP 10 mill heads.
I’ve used a flex head ratchet box and an off set box. Got them tight but not that tight.

2. Substantial exhaust leak. Same side driver. I believe front bottom front.
I can’t seemed to get it sealed up
Ticks at idle but is insanely loud under a load.
Tomorrow I’m pulling the driver side to start over.
Used gaskets that came with the JBA headers.
I do have copper RTV. Should I use that and coat both sides of the gasket.
I’m broke and have to do the work myself. Can’t take it to a shop.
Amateur gear/ motor head been wrenching most of my life.
 

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The JBA included gasket goes in the trash. ;)

Get a Remflex gasket and ARP studs

Some of those bolts you can only get 1/8 turn at the time. Its a ***** but it seals.
 
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Does o Riley’s sell anything worth a damn Or Napa. I’ll check with them in the morning but super small town and usually have to order online.
 

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Currently installing JBA ceramic shortys on my 2014 5.7 4x4.
Passenger side is done dust need to re torque after a few heat cycles. Drivers side I’m having issues.

1. Best tool or way to tighten the 2 most bottom rear next to the starter header bolts. Using ARP 10 mill heads.
I’ve used a flex head ratchet box and an off set box. Got them tight but not that tight.

2. Substantial exhaust leak. Same side driver. I believe front bottom front.
I can’t seemed to get it sealed up
Ticks at idle but is insanely loud under a load.
Tomorrow I’m pulling the driver side to start over.
Used gaskets that came with the JBA headers.
I do have copper RTV. Should I use that and coat both sides of the gasket.
I’m broke and have to do the work myself. Can’t take it to a shop.
Amateur gear/ motor head been wrenching most of my life.
As Ian stated get some Remflex 6022 Gaskets and a set of their 3" collector gaskets. The JBA bolts aren't to bad,so you can use them,but the Remflex gaskets will make your life alot better.


 

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Yep, remflex gaskets and i used a 3/8” ratchet wrench, On a few a swivel socket. On my 03 i used felpro gaskets and worked out ok but after seeing and using remflex thats the way to go. Also did you put copper rtv where header connects to collector knuckle ?
 
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Yep, remflex gaskets and i used a 3/8” ratchet wrench, On a few a swivel socket. On my 03 i used felpro gaskets and worked out ok but after seeing and using remflex thats the way to go. Also did you put copper rtv where header connects to collector knuckle ?
Yes I put copper RTV on the collector. No issues on both sides.
 
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