JBA or ARH Shortys - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

camguynj · 04-16-2013, 03:54 PM

I'm planning on putting either JBA or ARH shorty headers on my 2013 Camaro SS LS3 as I don't want a voided warranty. Given HP ratings are negligable and comprable, why would I choose ARH when they're several hundred $ more and JBA's also come cermanic coated?

RJT-SS · 04-16-2013, 04:01 PM

I think it is because ARH are made in the U.S. and JBA is not. I just went through a similar exercise with my long tube purchase.

camguynj · 04-16-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT-SS

I think it is because ARH are made in the U.S. and JBA is not. I just went through a similar exercise with my long tube purchase.

I'd really prefer to buy American, but it's a significant $ differnce ... and the ARHs don't come cermanic coated which is the biggest differnce maker for me unless I'm missing something.

mikeyg36 · 04-16-2013, 04:37 PM

I know you don't want a voided warranty, but shorty headers are really useless. Not bashing, but I wouldn't bother with headers unless they're long tubes.

Titan · 04-16-2013, 04:52 PM

Have you looked into the kooks longtubes with the green cats? It is pricey but I think that end result may be better in terms of sound and performance.

Mchlgrrsn · 04-16-2013, 04:58 PM

american car should have american parts ... just my 2 centz
void your warrenty ... go long tubes .. shorties dont do much .. now up to 4 centz

camguynj · 04-16-2013, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan

Have you looked into the kooks longtubes with the green cats? It is pricey but I think that end result may be better in terms of sound and performance.

Yes I have, but the LTs require a tune and I don't want a voided warranty especially when the car is only 6 mos old. Thanks anyway for the feedback.

Nightmare2012 · 04-16-2013, 05:13 PM

6 cents here lol go long tubes and tune and forget about the warranty it will only void it if they can really link it back to the tune and longtubea

tys2010camaro · 04-16-2013, 05:13 PM

You will not be happy with the SHORTY"S. You are wasting your dough. If you want sound without voiding the warranty there are some exhaust systems that will help with that. If you want killer sound with performance then do it right and get longtubes nice exhaust and a tune.

LS3SuperSport · 04-16-2013, 05:21 PM

Long Tubes, you won't regret it... HP and sound wise

VR Baron · 04-16-2013, 05:26 PM

Shorties arent worth it. I got 5-6 hp on my v6. That was 312 hp. The gains are about the same on the v8 and thats 426 hp. The lack of feel will be even worse

camguynj · 04-16-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tys2010camaro

You will not be happy with the SHORTY"S. You are wasting your dough. If you want sound without voiding the warranty there are some exhaust systems that will help with that. If you want killer sound with performance then do it right and get longtubes nice exhaust and a tune.

I already have the NPP exhaust (open all the time via the fuse pull) and a CAI which has already has a nice sound. I'm just looking to add a crisper note from the stainless steel shortys.

camguynj · 04-16-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

Shorties arent worth it. I got 5-6 hp on my v6. That was 312 hp. The gains are about the same on the v8 and thats 426 hp. The lack of feel will be even worse

What do you mean by " lack of feel" ?

2010 4 DW · 04-16-2013, 05:37 PM

You can buy either but the JBA shorties have been "PROVEN" at the track by members that race their cars. Please read as Padre makes 619rwhp with JBA shorties & mids.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128997

Both are CARB legal so pick what fits your wallet and JBA is made in North America.

04-16-2013, 03:54 PM	#1
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	JBA or ARH Shortys I'm planning on putting either JBA or ARH shorty headers on my 2013 Camaro SS LS3 as I don't want a voided warranty. Given HP ratings are negligable and comprable, why would I choose ARH when they're several hundred $ more and JBA's also come cermanic coated? __________________ Performance: CAI, Ported TB, Hurst ShortShifter,SkipShift Eliminator, 3.91 gears, Spohn rear TAs, BMR rear swaybar, Hedmen Shortys, Solo HF Cats, QTP Cutouts, DashLogic,Elite CC,Vitesse Throttle Controller,CurbAlert Appearance: 20" Nitto Redlines, Rocket Muscle Boosters w/knockoff spinners, Underbody LEDs, Footwell ,Dome & Door pull LEDs, RapidFire LED Tailights , DRL LEDs, Chrome Ghost parking lights, Lloyds Mats, SS Kick Plates, Bowtie Hoodliner, '67 fender flags, Billet pedals, Heritage SS grill & deck emblems, rear deck blackout, custom engine brace

04-16-2013, 04:01 PM	#2
RJT-SS Drives: '11 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	I think it is because ARH are made in the U.S. and JBA is not. I just went through a similar exercise with my long tube purchase. __________________ Performance Mods: Kooks 1-7/8 LTs; Calico coated w/HFCs, Solo Mach XL catback w/J-pipes, VMax TB, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, RX Catch-Can

04-16-2013, 04:58 PM	#6
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	american car should have american parts ... just my 2 centz void your warrenty ... go long tubes .. shorties dont do much .. now up to 4 centz __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

04-16-2013, 04:37 PM	#4
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	I know you don't want a voided warranty, but shorty headers are really useless. Not bashing, but I wouldn't bother with headers unless they're long tubes.

04-16-2013, 04:52 PM	#5
Titan Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 264	Have you looked into the kooks longtubes with the green cats? It is pricey but I think that end result may be better in terms of sound and performance.

04-16-2013, 05:13 PM	#8
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	6 cents here lol go long tubes and tune and forget about the warranty it will only void it if they can really link it back to the tune and longtubea

04-16-2013, 05:13 PM	#9
tys2010camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 352	You will not be happy with the SHORTY"S. You are wasting your dough. If you want sound without voiding the warranty there are some exhaust systems that will help with that. If you want killer sound with performance then do it right and get longtubes nice exhaust and a tune.

04-16-2013, 05:21 PM	#10
LS3SuperSport HotRod Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Black/IO Int. Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 582	Long Tubes, you won't regret it... HP and sound wise

04-16-2013, 05:26 PM	#11
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Shorties arent worth it. I got 5-6 hp on my v6. That was 312 hp. The gains are about the same on the v8 and thats 426 hp. The lack of feel will be even worse

04-16-2013, 05:37 PM	#14
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	You can buy either but the JBA shorties have been "PROVEN" at the track by members that race their cars. Please read as Padre makes 619rwhp with JBA shorties & mids. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128997 Both are CARB legal so pick what fits your wallet and JBA is made in North America.