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JBA vs. Hooker long tube headers??

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Just wanted your opinion on these headers. I'm looking into getting ceramic coated long tube headers for my 05 mustang GT. So far I've liked the hooker headers but the car with them had no cats on. I'm interested in that deep roar, as well as performance increase. But most of all, quality and durability with no exhaust leaks. Thanks for all your help! :Word:
 
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I have the JBA long tubes. I haven't installed the Hookers, but I can say the JBA fit and finish is great. The car has a deep growl, but really the style mid pipe and mufflers you use will mostly decide that. For the deepest sound, I'd recommend an H pipe(off road is much deeper) and a free flowing catback. I have the JBA catted H pipe and JBA catback. It's very deep, but not loud unless you give it a lot of throttle.
 
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I am thinking of going witht the Stainless works.

How was the JBA install? Was it a complete kit with Converters and 02 Extensions. I am looking to keep mine 100% street legal.
 
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