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Sugarfree135 · 09-15-2013, 10:52 AM

So I installed my jba long tube headers last night I can say after reading all the threads on install the worst parts were honestly just the stock exhaust manifold bolts that felt like they were put in with green loctite and getting the second plug wire back on the passenger side off lol other than that it was simple and I did it with a set of rhino ramps. Whole job took about 2 1/2 hrs and went pretty smoothly 😁 other than some leaks at the vband fittings on the collectors everything else is good 👍 I'm going to check them tomorrow if I don't work and see if I can figure out why they're leaking so damn bad, probably the $9 eBay vband clamps I bought though 😜 anyway here's a few pics and my startup video filmed by my lovely wife.

http://youtu.be/SbZznPIyNQk here's a rev video as well
http://youtu.be/pbxlPWu8ZHE

Indyblue98 · 09-15-2013, 11:00 AM

On the super fast install .
It took me at least twice as long.
Did you go with the JBA highflows as well ?
Mine have been on for over a year with no leaks yet.
Do remember they seemed to take alot of turning to get the
bands to settle / snug up.
Enjoy the new power and rumble.

Sugarfree135 · 09-15-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indyblue98

On the super fast install .
It took me at least twice as long.
Did you go with the JBA highflows as well ?
Mine have been on for over a year with no leaks yet.
Do remember they seemed to take alot of turning to get the
bands to settle / snug up.
Enjoy the new power and rumble.

Thanks 😀 I used to be a heavy equipment mechanic so that probably helped lol I used the catless midpipes and honestly didn't spend much time on the clamps so I'm going to see what I can come up with today as it was dark and I was tired last night. I've been doing some reading on getting them to seal up though so maybe a can get it 😉

litle88 · 09-15-2013, 11:43 AM

Congrats! Welcome to modding

Sugarfree135 · 09-15-2013, 02:53 PM

Ok so after putting gaskets in this morning it appears it's just normal noise from the thin steel compared to the cast manifolds lol it's just weird it sounds like a sprinkler passing by curbs sometimes like "woosh, woosh, woosh" 😜

mliebs · 09-15-2013, 03:03 PM

That sounds sweet. I kind of wish I didn't listen to it.

Sugarfree135 · 09-15-2013, 03:10 PM

Lol it's surprisingly not near as loud at idle as I thought it would be once it's warmed up 😢

L99spec · 09-16-2013, 02:58 PM

hmmm... what kinda noise is it now? I thought it was just leaky?

2010 4 DW · 09-16-2013, 03:02 PM

Very nice!

09-15-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
Sugarfree135 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 335	Got my lt's installed 😀 So I installed my jba long tube headers last night I can say after reading all the threads on install the worst parts were honestly just the stock exhaust manifold bolts that felt like they were put in with green loctite and getting the second plug wire back on the passenger side off lol other than that it was simple and I did it with a set of rhino ramps. Whole job took about 2 1/2 hrs and went pretty smoothly 😁 other than some leaks at the vband fittings on the collectors everything else is good 👍 I'm going to check them tomorrow if I don't work and see if I can figure out why they're leaking so damn bad, probably the $9 eBay vband clamps I bought though 😜 anyway here's a few pics and my startup video filmed by my lovely wife. http://youtu.be/SbZznPIyNQk here's a rev video as well http://youtu.be/pbxlPWu8ZHE Last edited by Sugarfree135; 09-15-2013 at 03:12 PM.

09-15-2013, 11:00 AM	#2
Indyblue98 2012 RS 2ss Drives: 2018 ZL1 2012 2SS WhippleCharged Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 414	On the super fast install . It took me at least twice as long. Did you go with the JBA highflows as well ? Mine have been on for over a year with no leaks yet. Do remember they seemed to take alot of turning to get the bands to settle / snug up. Enjoy the new power and rumble. __________________ 2018 ZL1 A10 and 2012 2SS RS Whipple-Corsa-RotoFab-ZL1 Diff 3.73 Pfadt ZL Stage 3 Suspension+

09-15-2013, 11:43 AM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Congrats! Welcome to modding __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

09-15-2013, 02:53 PM	#5
Sugarfree135 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 335	Ok so after putting gaskets in this morning it appears it's just normal noise from the thin steel compared to the cast manifolds lol it's just weird it sounds like a sprinkler passing by curbs sometimes like "woosh, woosh, woosh" 😜

09-15-2013, 03:03 PM	#6
mliebs Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston TX Posts: 118	That sounds sweet. I kind of wish I didn't listen to it.

09-15-2013, 03:10 PM	#7
Sugarfree135 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 335	Lol it's surprisingly not near as loud at idle as I thought it would be once it's warmed up 😢

09-16-2013, 02:58 PM	#8
L99spec Drives: 2012 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 49	hmmm... what kinda noise is it now? I thought it was just leaky?

09-16-2013, 03:02 PM	#9
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	Very nice!