Shorty header install

[S.falcon]

Hey guys.. Did a search but couldn't find quite what I was looking for.. Finally decided on my mods which will be jba shortys, cat back exhaust, y pipe, hemifever tune, CAI and 87mm TB. My question really is how difficult is the install of the headers? I know with long tubes lots of stuff needs to be moved around to fit them, how about shortys?

 

[UNBROKEN]

You don't have to move anything on lung tubes that you don't have to move on shortys...not sure where you got that info.
They're both a straightforward swap. You'll have to tweak the dipstick bracket on either but that's about it.

 

[S.falcon]

Thanks.. I had read in multiple places that long tubes were more labor intensive to install than shortys, misinformation I guess

 

[pd298]

Thanks.. I had read in multiple places that long tubes were more labor intensive to install than shortys, misinformation I guess

I believe long tubes are more labor intensive, just because they arent a direct bolt on like shortys. Long tubes require cutting and fitting to the factory exhaust. Shortys are supposed to bolt right up to the factory exhaust.

 

[UNBROKEN]

If you buy the high flow cats or catless mid-pipe it's a straight bolt in with long tubes.
I've installed both...the labor is the same with either one.

 

[S.falcon]

Thanks unbroken... One more quick question, I just ordered the headers, y and muffler.. What are the exact factory gaskets I need to order for the left and right sides and do you have a recommended place to buy? Also, stage 8 or jba bolts in your opinion? There's so many conflicting opinions.

 

[UNBROKEN]

I used the JBA supplied gaskets and had zero issues....same with their bolts.

 

[S.falcon]

Awesome thanks so much man... Saves me another $100.. I'm sure I'll be asking you some more questions next week when I go to install these bad boys haha.

 

[joeshemi]

good luck,post some pics when your through!