WTB JBA Shorty Headers - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

frijol79 · 07-03-2014, 02:18 AM

Like it says above looking for headers for my 03 Mach 1. I am in California and don't want to deal with removing exhaust system when smogging. I don't want to go catback either. So let me know what you got. Looking for something decent no junk please. Can pm with what you got
Thanks in advance.

shadowmaker · 07-03-2014, 04:02 PM

Just to make sure, have you done your research on shorty headers? Everything I have read says about 5 hp and that the stock manifolds are good to about 500 hp. Just seems like a lot of hassle and money for such a little gain.

But if you do it, post up the results.

frijol79 · 07-03-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowmaker

Just to make sure, have you done your research on shorty headers? Everything I have read says about 5 hp and that the stock manifolds are good to about 500 hp. Just seems like a lot of hassle and money for such a little gain.

But if you do it, post up the results.

Yeah was researching this morning and it what I came up with too. Might have to go catback Magnaflow with magna packs exhaust.

Vndcatr · 07-03-2014, 04:59 PM

i know cali smog is a ***** if you deal with it.. but i wouldnt waste the time with the JBA's.. although some will say they gained good amounts and love them. I just dont see the point as shadowmaker said.

you would love the power increase from a longtube though.. i gained 21rwh tuned with just mac longtubes and offroad X over stock manifolds and offroad X ..

frijol79 · 07-03-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Vndcatr

i know cali smog is a ***** if you deal with it.. but i wouldnt waste the time with the JBA's.. although some will say they gained good amounts and love them. I just dont see the point as shadowmaker said.

you would love the power increase from a longtube though.. i gained 21rwh tuned with just mac longtubes and offroad X over stock manifolds and offroad X ..

Yeah I would have to hate to be remove for smog. So catback help gain some HPs?

Saltyweasel · 07-03-2014, 07:34 PM

I have the JBA ceramic coated shorty headers on mine. I doubt its adds any power but they made the exhaust tone a bit deeper. Also being ceramic coated it helps keep temps down. I put them on when the engine was being rebuilt so it didn't really add any hassle. The tuner I use said the stock manifolds are good up to 600hp. Just depends on if you are willing to spend the money.

frijol79 · 07-03-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saltyweasel

I have the JBA ceramic coated shorty headers on mine. I doubt its adds any power but they made the exhaust tone a bit deeper. Also being ceramic coated it helps keep temps down. I put them on when the engine was being rebuilt so it didn't really add any hassle. The tuner I use said the stock manifolds are good up to 600hp. Just depends on if you are willing to spend the money.

Yeah I hear you might just get catback maybe some Magnaflow

01yellerCobra · 07-03-2014, 11:51 PM

Most of your gains would come from a mid pipe. The catback is mostly for sound.

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2001whitetop · 07-04-2014, 09:35 AM

I put them on my A/B and ended up removing the K member to get the job done. True you only add a few horsepower but the power is added in the mid range right in the sweet spot of the car's cruising range around 70 MPH. I'm also running magnapacks and their ORX. I'm pretty much deaf from the combo after a couple years on the car

og2stang · 07-13-2014, 05:27 PM

I have a set of JBA ceramics that came off of a 96 Cobra, JBA told me they are essentially the same, except for a pair of additional fittings that you can cap, they sure are pretty....but it is a lot of work for a few hp, I have not installed them and am still debating whether to?
Studies by JBA had them improving stock/close to, as much as a set of longtubes, if you are modding into the motor seems either do lt's or save the $$, for a bolt on only car they may be a good addition.

07-03-2014, 02:18 AM	#1
frijol79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 857	WTB JBA Shorty Headers Like it says above looking for headers for my 03 Mach 1. I am in California and don't want to deal with removing exhaust system when smogging. I don't want to go catback either. So let me know what you got. Looking for something decent no junk please. Can pm with what you got Thanks in advance.

07-03-2014, 04:02 PM	#2
shadowmaker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,136	Re: WTB JBA Shorty Headers Just to make sure, have you done your research on shorty headers? Everything I have read says about 5 hp and that the stock manifolds are good to about 500 hp. Just seems like a lot of hassle and money for such a little gain. But if you do it, post up the results.

07-03-2014, 04:59 PM	#4
Vndcatr SVT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 812	Re: WTB JBA Shorty Headers i know cali smog is a *** if you deal with it.. but i wouldnt waste the time with the JBA's.. although some will say they gained good amounts and love them. I just dont see the point as shadowmaker said. you would love the power increase from a longtube though.. i gained 21rwh tuned with just mac longtubes and offroad X over stock manifolds and offroad X .. __________________ 2001 Zinc yellow SVT Cobra** Forged 11.5CR 284ci Comp 106500 cams - Degreed 01 cobra Heads - tastefully modded Roys ported/polished Intake Kooks longtubes, Magnaflow catback D&D T3650, Mgw shifted FTB Goodies, 4.30s, FRPP diff cover, 31 splined IRS 04 cobra interior , black termy seats, Speedhut gauges Tubular K, MM coilovers/ Koni SA yellows Starkweather tuned, 24* timing on 91 octane 11.7 @ 117mph 1.62 60ft. Raceweight 3200lbs Next up:Sullivan intake and hat, self tuning..

07-03-2014, 07:34 PM	#6
Saltyweasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: WI Posts: 104	Re: WTB JBA Shorty Headers I have the JBA ceramic coated shorty headers on mine. I doubt its adds any power but they made the exhaust tone a bit deeper. Also being ceramic coated it helps keep temps down. I put them on when the engine was being rebuilt so it didn't really add any hassle. The tuner I use said the stock manifolds are good up to 600hp. Just depends on if you are willing to spend the money. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Azure Blue Built 5.0L stroker P1SC w/ supporting mods Promotion 3650 with McLeod RXT clutch/flywheel 31 spline rear end w/ 3.73's JBA shorty headers, Magnaflow catted x-pipe, Borla Stingers

07-03-2014, 11:51 PM	#8
01yellerCobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,104	Most of your gains would come from a mid pipe. The catback is mostly for sound. Misspelling brought to you by tapatalk __________________ New Ride: 2004 Mystichrome Cobra-Accufab SBTB and plenum, Steeda 2.8" upper, Bassani X, Borla Stingers, Mcleod RXT, MGW shifter, Level 5 halfshafts, chrome FR500's, Stiffler's FIT system and DS safety loop, GT pumps, BA3000, tuned by owner

07-04-2014, 09:35 AM	#9
2001whitetop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lexington, Ky. Posts: 45	Re: WTB JBA Shorty Headers I put them on my A/B and ended up removing the K member to get the job done. True you only add a few horsepower but the power is added in the mid range right in the sweet spot of the car's cruising range around 70 MPH. I'm also running magnapacks and their ORX. I'm pretty much deaf from the combo after a couple years on the car

07-13-2014, 05:27 PM	#10
og2stang Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: highland haven , tx Posts: 51	Re: WTB JBA Shorty Headers I have a set of JBA ceramics that came off of a 96 Cobra, JBA told me they are essentially the same, except for a pair of additional fittings that you can cap, they sure are pretty....but it is a lot of work for a few hp, I have not installed them and am still debating whether to? Studies by JBA had them improving stock/close to, as much as a set of longtubes, if you are modding into the motor seems either do lt's or save the $$, for a bolt on only car they may be a good addition. __________________ 03 DSG Mach IUP A/T C&L intake&85mm MAF VAP phenolic 1/2" intake spacer Diablosport Tune

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