BBK header quality

[Hemi395]

Wonder if I can just get a drivers side?
Do I dare try them?


Exhaust Shorty Headers 1-3/4 x 2-1/2 in. for Dodge Ram 2009-2017 1500 2500 3500 Pickup 5.7L 345 cu. in. Hemi V8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X3SHNYP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lde-DbXGQ9KMX

Those look like JBA clones but it they're really 304 stainless thats a damn good deal. My only concern would be the weld quality...

 

[Hemi395]

Yeah, looks like fully tig welded too! They’re thin I bet, the problem with shorties is the stress from the engine and rest of the heavy y-pipe back.

I agree, I think all these manifold bolt problems/shorty weld breaking could be solved with a flex pipe(s) on the y pipe...

 

[Tim Garceau]

I agree, I think all these manifold bolt problems/shorty weld breaking could be solved with a flex pipe(s) on the y pipe...

That’s one way, Toyota implemented another long ago. Chrysler had to hire Fiat to solve it!

 

[jedeisurf]

Wonder if I can just get a drivers side?
Do I dare try them?


Exhaust Shorty Headers 1-3/4 x 2-1/2 in. for Dodge Ram 2009-2017 1500 2500 3500 Pickup 5.7L 345 cu. in. Hemi V8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X3SHNYP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lde-DbXGQ9KMX

Hi Tim, I installed a set of those headers 3 months ago the quality of them was amazing they are truly 16 ga 304 non magnetic on the tubes only, the flanges are a type of magnetic steel Would guess mild steel that is chrome plated. The tubes are 1 5/8" od not 1 3/4", the welds look great only time will tell how good they really are. Overall I am happy with them, they were a PITA to install.
David

 

[Hemi395]

Those sound like a good set of headers for the money. The primaries and flange welds would worry me a bit seeing as they're 2 different types of steel. If done correctly they should be fine tho...