The COMPLETE Shorty Header Installation Guide - DIY

[Boosted Motorsports]

I finally had a chance to edit hours of footage of the JBA Shorty header install for the 4th gen RAM. Overall the job isn't difficult it is just labor intensive and takes a bit more time and finesse getting at the manifold bolts.

Definitely check out this video if you are considering tackling the job yourself and I'm sure it will help show what all is involved in the process!

 

[Brian666]

I watched your video and will be doing the same on my 18. Thanks for all the good infokeep it coming.

 

[Riccochet]

My anxiety is flaring up just watching you make 1/8 turns with that stubby. I probably used more profanity watching it than you did doing it. lol

Thanks for the video!

 

[MidwestJ]

Your videos are great OP. Thanks for doing them.

 

[VB712]

Notice any difference? Getting ready to install ARH long tubes on my 14.

 

[Boosted Motorsports]

Notice any difference? Getting ready to install ARH long tubes on my 14.

I haven't got a custom tune yet cause we are doing a bunch of other stuff but gas mileage went up and takes a lot less pedal to get the truck moving now

 

[mcaligiuri]

no sound test?!! haha great video now i want to do it to mine.

 

[Boosted Motorsports]

no sound test?!! haha great video now i want to do it to mine.

This video was long enough so sound tests are in other videos

 

[GatheredEarth]

Your videos are awesome man! I've got a set of BBK shortys just sitting on my work bench. Can't decide on putting them on or just selling and saving for long tubes. Do you think they are worth it and can you feel any difference after driving with them for awhile now?

 

[Headcase]

Great video. Thanks!

 

[McBroom]

I haven't got a custom tune yet cause we are doing a bunch of other stuff but gas mileage went up and takes a lot let pedal to get the truck moving now

A Pedal Commander will fix that


I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4 Off Road. 6.4L. USMC (ret)

 

[Boosted Motorsports]

A Pedal Commander will fix that


I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4 Off Road. 6.4L. USMC (ret)

Damn autocorrect on my phone lol. I meant it took a lot less pedal not let pedal

 

[DM1204]

I've read there is some concern with 4x4 models and the long 1 7/8" headers not fitting. I am looking at the shorty 1 5/8" and keeping the stock cat as you did. Does anyone know if there is any problem with fit on 4x4 equipped models? Thanks!

 

[DM1204]

I've looked over the forums twice over and cant find anything specific to shorty headers being installed on a 4x4. Lots of long header swaps.
Anyone?

 

[Boosted Motorsports]

You shouldn't have any issues if you go with a quality header like JBA but its just a bit less space to work with on the install since you will have the transfer case, cv and other components. It does fit though.

 

[GatheredEarth]

I've looked over the forums twice over and cant find anything specific to shorty headers being installed on a 4x4. Lots of long header swaps.
Anyone?

I did BBK ceramic shorty headers on my 4x4. It was a complete ***** to do but it is doable. Being 4x4 you have to remove the starter, steering shaft and its better to loosen your factory Y pipe. Getting them in is tighter than german *****.