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I was just told my exhaust manifold gasket is leaking alittle and since they're gonna take everything off to replace the gasket..might as well put in some headers! Which ones would give me the most low end power?
 

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How much do you want to spend? Do you want direct bolt in replacements? Do you have emissions testing where you live?
 

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i loved my bbk shorties, i felt a noticeable low end gain, plus there a direct bolt in
 
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around 600 installed if thats possible, I do have inspection but I know a guy. direct bolt on would be easier to install
 

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For 600, you are pretty limited. BBKs are about 300-400, install will probably be at least 100, most shops will be more than that.
 
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I think I'm going with the bbk shorties..do i go catless? and will I need a tune?
 

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Don't go catless and you will not need a tune.

Look at JBA headers as well before you make a final decision.

Use good quality gaskets and some Stage 8 fasteners vs. re-using your stock manifold bolts.
 

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hit up Duane at 3rdstrikeperformance...he will hook you up.
 

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Shorties would be the easiest and direct replacement basicaly. Make sure you order a new set of Mopar gaskets also when you do it, the ones all the companys use are crap.
 

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Don't go catless and you will not need a tune.

Look at JBA headers as well before you make a final decision.

Use good quality gaskets and some Stage 8 fasteners vs. re-using your stock manifold bolts.

I may be wrong, but I think JBA only made headers for 03-05 hemis

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I agree, but no way will you be able to get them for 600 installed IMO.

Shorties would be the easiest and direct replacement basicaly. Make sure you order a new set of Mopar gaskets also when you do it, the ones all the companys use are crap.

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I hear alot of good about jba, with mad dog on stage 8's


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Yeah I talked to my friend, he's a mechanic at the dealership and he said we could work on it on a weekend at his house
 

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Don't go catless and you will not need a tune.

Look at JBA headers as well before you make a final decision.

Use good quality gaskets and some Stage 8 fasteners vs. re-using your stock manifold bolts.

Installed JBA Cat4ward shorties on mine...love them...Stage 8 fasteners FTW!
 
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