Actually I have been reading and I read the kooks had fitment issues. Well first theyre cheaper then any other and so far for what I have read they fit perfect.
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Actually I have been reading and I read the kooks had fitment issues. Well first theyre cheaper then any other and so far for what I have read they fit perfect.
Hmm… I was turned on to the Kooks by a shop that has done quite a few installs of the Kooks with zero issues…Who knows.
Is a shop, they have easier access to things and make things easier with lifts etc. For my that is doing it on jack stands and the power gain im sure is the same, ling tubes are long tubes arent they ? Maybe 1 ot 2 hp difference.
JBA is the cheapest as far as LT headers go, and kooks from what I've read here isnt so bad. Now SW on the other hand is a nightmare with fitment, I've heard of a couple of unsatisfied owners selling their SW LT because it was still hitting/touching components.
I've read all those stories in this section of the forums too... :read:
Results vary….Some say exactly that…Long tubes are long tubes, but others think the opposite. I have been in contact with a certain popular individual on here who recommends them….and his word I will heed. I'll leave it at that.
Recommends which one ?
Sorry..Kooks.
Alright, I have to stay with the JBA since the price of the kooks are out of my range.
JBA will fit like a glove
Thats the most important part.
I concur.....LIKE A GLOVE!
Only thing you have to worry about is ground clearance doing it on jack stands.
Looks like JBAs are the winners, i cant afford a 1000 dollar headers specially now that my wife is due on may and i need to save some extra cash lol. Thanks for all the help fellas, quick responses and very helpful hints.
No problem. Good luck :beer: I'll be doing mine on jack stands too :bash:
Keep me posted, when would you be doing yours ? We can help each other out.
Im probably looking at doing mine around the middle of next month. I'm pulling my Boss intake to port it at the same time and then getting Shawn to tune it all…Hoping for high 430's.
I just order my boss manifold, does porting it really make a difference ? Could you pm me how much it is and the info of the person doing to see if I do it as well.
I'll be doing it myself. I have a slew of LS intakes under my belt so I have an idea what I'm doing. I'm not going crazy with it. I'll probably just take a little material out from around the injector bosses and clean up the inlet a little. It will probably only net 5 rwhp...10 if I'm suuuuuuper lucky.
If you search, there are quite a few threads about doing it. I considered making the jump to the Cobra Jet, but I can't justify the cost for the small/moderate increase over a ported boss…..for the CJ, In addition to the manifold itself, you need a mono-blade TB, and 4-5" intake to tie it all in…..plus the boss, or in my case, the Steeda strut brace, won't fit over it.
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I bought the ford racing manifold kit with the tuner and intake kit. I called them to ask and make sure that I dont have to buy any extra crap and they said no. I hope everything goes well with the install. As you mention the price is not worth it unless you are making big hp and love the look. I love the look of the CJ but man is expensive.
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