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Ram1381

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Okay so I see a lot of people have changed from the warping stock manifolds to JBA shorties. My question is, has anyone had any problems with excess heat from the headers in the engine bay? Are ceramic coated better than wrapping them with fiberglass cloth, or is that about the same?
I have a 2017 and had bolts and gaskets replaced by a shop last year. Now I have a leak again. First time around they didnt replace the manifolds or probably plane them, and thats why im guessing I have this problem again. So now I want to fix the problem, hopefully, with either headers or the BD manifolds.
 

RonABQ

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Replaced mine 3.5 yrs ago on a 2015 2WD 1500 with the JBA silver ceramic part# 19615-2JS. I tow a camper 1x/yr and routinely drive 80+mph highway speeds here in FL. No issues with excessive header heat. I’m ordering a set now for my son in law’s 2019 1500.
 

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Replaced mine 3.5 yrs ago on a 2015 2WD 1500 with the JBA silver ceramic part# 19615-2JS. I tow a camper 1x/yr and routinely drive 80+mph highway speeds here in FL. No issues with excessive header heat. I’m ordering a set now for my son in law’s 2019 1500.
And just how are you checking wiring/hoses/steering knuckle etc to determine you have no issues from header heat,that won't rear their head a few years from now.That's a pretty blanket statement with nothing to back it up.Unwrapped shorties are worse then unwrapped long tubes for cooking wiring /hoses etc.
 
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