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SpartaPerformance

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Sorry for all the posts but I'm looking to buy performance parts soon and want to get a good package together, got abotu $1,300 to spend. JBA shorties or BBK??? There is a big price difference anybody know the performance difference or recommend shorties that perform well without killing my budget?? Also Underdrive pullies!!??? Thanks for all help.
 
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i have jba lt's and an o/r h if you can pass emissions. couldnt be happier, big power increase and the sound is amazing, around 1300
 

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You will not get any gain from shorties, dont do it, if your going to get headers get longtubes, I personaly have Kooks and its a A++++ for quality, power and sound. I read that JBA longtubes are also good but cannot speak from experience.
 
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I run the JBA's and have no complaints..well except for trying to install them on my own. It was a little difficult having to do it with help from a buddy but only because of work space constraints. The quality of the kit was top notch.

If your car is not lowered yet it may be a plus. My car was lowered and it did raise some ground clearance concerns at first but I have yet to snag or scrape on anything but I still take caution. Dont know if anyone else has had problems or concerns.
 
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lightblade said:
You will not get any gain from shorties, dont do it, if your going to get headers get longtubes, I personaly have Kooks and its a A++++ for quality, power and sound. I read that JBA longtubes are also good but cannot speak from experience.
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Did you install them yourself? I was looking at getting the Kooks as well but I'm not sure if I can do the install. Thanks in advance.
 
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