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camaronewbie · 04-24-2014, 04:56 PM

Hey guys!!

2010 Camaro SS L99
Vararam Intake
X Pipe Flowmaster 40's
SuperChips 8040 91 Octane tune
😒(and that's all for now)

I am looking heavily into the JBA Shorties because we lives in shackles here in Cali. Anyone have these and how do you like them? I am looking I to the 1812S part number. I know people say the DT or ARH but not trying to break the bank. I want a deeper V8 sound and some MORE POWER. I know it's minimal because they are shorties, but want some feedback. Thanks!!

Gas Pedal Power!!
Hoss

Jay'SS Ride · 04-24-2014, 05:44 PM

You have to do a search in the V8 Enging, Exhaust, Bolt On section. It has be talked about extensively. You said you wanted lower rumble and more power. Well you're not going to get much more power, the common thought is that the stock manifold do a really good job when compared to shorties. Your true gains come from LTs. So it means you will be buying it for the slightly lower rumble. At that point it doesn't seem like a value purchase. Just my $0.02.

cornerspeed92 · 04-24-2014, 06:07 PM

I put them on my 2011 1LT/RS and made no difference what so ever. Now of course i didn't have a tune, but all that i have read here, when it's time for me to put headers on my 1LE it will be full length.

whamslam3 · 04-24-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I put them on my 2011 1LT/RS and made no difference what so ever. Now of course i didn't have a tune, but all that i have read here, when it's time for me to put headers on my 1LE it will be full length.

it didnt even change the sound?

VR Baron · 04-24-2014, 07:59 PM

I have jba shorties, hiflow cats and a tune. 32 hp gain, not much off long tubes dyno dependant of course, 40 to 44 hp at 5700 rpm and up.I dont know what they did by themselves but they add 5-8 I have read. Yes more sound and rumble. On my old v6 I noticed more mid range go, lower growl also.LTs will add probably 10 mor hp, but alot more bottom to mid range tq.

JambaJuiced · 04-24-2014, 08:12 PM

I went with the ARH shorties...yes I would have prefered LTs but here in OC the cops can be brutal....at least this way my engine bay looks nicer, shaved a bit of weight vs stock manifolds...on top of which I have that CARB EO decal...

I would imagine that I gained some hp...car pulls significantly better but I did have a tune done...and the car does sound louder overall...

I say get what makes you happy and what you are comfortable with and don't worry about what everyone's says you 'should' get...

whamslam3 · 04-24-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

I have jba shorties, hiflow cats and a tune. 32 hp gain, not much off long tubes dyno dependant of course, 40 to 44 hp at 5700 rpm and up.I dont know what they did by themselves but they add 5-8 I have read. Yes more sound and rumble. On my old v6 I noticed more mid range go, lower growl also.LTs will add probably 10 mor hp, but alot more bottom to mid range tq.

can u get hiflow cats in cali?

VR Baron · 04-24-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by whamslam3

can u get hiflow cats in cali?

Yes. But not legal. At smog time take them off and put on the stock units.Of course always a risk if pulled over. I just had that happen but all looked normal to the leo , especially with the e.o. tag under the hood for the headers.Also My tune makes it so the codes dont get thrown.

Iwantone2 · 04-25-2014, 11:38 AM

I used to have JBA shorties and hi-flow cats. The cats are the ones that give you the power, not the shorties. However, with that combination, it will give you a bit louder sound.

Just recently, I put TSP LT headers on my 2010 and could not be happier with my decision! I'm also in the city of Orange and haven't been hassled by the cops...yet.

Honestly, I would recommend against just shorties. If anything, get shorties and hi-flow cats. But at that point, you may as well just get long tubes.

ddunerider · 04-25-2014, 12:12 PM

I have the JBAs with High Flow Cats and a Dyno tune ...417HP to the rear wheels a Nice real muscle car tone...And I keep up racing with the long tube guys ..I will only have to chang back my cats for smog a 1.5 worth of work ..and still get 26MPG on the highway

cornerspeed92 · 04-25-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by whamslam3

it didnt even change the sound?

Yes,it did change a little.I also had the resonators taken off, and had Borla axle back.It did sound good though.

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

I have the JBAs with High Flow Cats and a Dyno tune ...417HP to the rear wheels a Nice real muscle car tone...And I keep up racing with the long tube guys ..I will only have to chang back my cats for smog a 1.5 worth of work ..and still get 26MPG on the highway

Het Don how are you going to get passed smog with your headers?

familycaronROIDS! · 05-02-2014, 08:34 PM

Don't waste your money on shorties...

jag107 · 05-03-2014, 11:45 PM

I have the JBA shorties and HFC's, full resonator and muffler delete. Almost too loud...but not really. I don't know about numbers, and since I did the cats and shorties at the same time I couldn't say if the shorties did much, but the combination was a big difference. Go for it. The CARB sticker under the hood is real nice to have just in case...

decepticon-vert · 05-05-2014, 06:17 PM

I did the JBA shorties and the Bola axle back kit. I it gained some HP car takes off nicely, but I did tune it also. If you go shorties your CARB covered, otherwise you gotta take them off for smog time.

04-24-2014, 04:56 PM	#1
camaronewbie Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orange Posts: 134	Are JBA SHORTIES WORTH IT??? Hey guys!! 2010 Camaro SS L99 Vararam Intake X Pipe Flowmaster 40's SuperChips 8040 91 Octane tune 😒(and that's all for now) I am looking heavily into the JBA Shorties because we lives in shackles here in Cali. Anyone have these and how do you like them? I am looking I to the 1812S part number. I know people say the DT or ARH but not trying to break the bank. I want a deeper V8 sound and some MORE POWER. I know it's minimal because they are shorties, but want some feedback. Thanks!! Gas Pedal Power!! Hoss

04-24-2014, 05:44 PM	#2
Jay'SS Ride Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37S Join Date: May 2011 Location: SacTown Posts: 236	You have to do a search in the V8 Enging, Exhaust, Bolt On section. It has be talked about extensively. You said you wanted lower rumble and more power. Well you're not going to get much more power, the common thought is that the stock manifold do a really good job when compared to shorties. Your true gains come from LTs. So it means you will be buying it for the slightly lower rumble. At that point it doesn't seem like a value purchase. Just my $0.02. __________________ Sold but not forgotten

04-24-2014, 06:07 PM	#3
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I put them on my 2011 1LT/RS and made no difference what so ever. Now of course i didn't have a tune, but all that i have read here, when it's time for me to put headers on my 1LE it will be full length. Attached Images __________________

04-25-2014, 11:38 AM	#9
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	I used to have JBA shorties and hi-flow cats. The cats are the ones that give you the power, not the shorties. However, with that combination, it will give you a bit louder sound. Just recently, I put TSP LT headers on my 2010 and could not be happier with my decision! I'm also in the city of Orange and haven't been hassled by the cops...yet. Honestly, I would recommend against just shorties. If anything, get shorties and hi-flow cats. But at that point, you may as well just get long tubes. __________________

04-25-2014, 12:12 PM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	I have the JBAs with High Flow Cats and a Dyno tune ...417HP to the rear wheels a Nice real muscle car tone...And I keep up racing with the long tube guys ..I will only have to chang back my cats for smog a 1.5 worth of work ..and still get 26MPG on the highway __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

04-24-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I have jba shorties, hiflow cats and a tune. 32 hp gain, not much off long tubes dyno dependant of course, 40 to 44 hp at 5700 rpm and up.I dont know what they did by themselves but they add 5-8 I have read. Yes more sound and rumble. On my old v6 I noticed more mid range go, lower growl also.LTs will add probably 10 mor hp, but alot more bottom to mid range tq.

04-24-2014, 08:12 PM	#6
JambaJuiced Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE AGM Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 115	I went with the ARH shorties...yes I would have prefered LTs but here in OC the cops can be brutal....at least this way my engine bay looks nicer, shaved a bit of weight vs stock manifolds...on top of which I have that CARB EO decal... I would imagine that I gained some hp...car pulls significantly better but I did have a tune done...and the car does sound louder overall... I say get what makes you happy and what you are comfortable with and don't worry about what everyone's says you 'should' get...

05-02-2014, 08:34 PM	#12
familycaronROIDS! CMS built Drives: 13 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 299	Don't waste your money on shorties... __________________ wrenched & tuned by Cunningham Motorsports

05-03-2014, 11:45 PM	#13
jag107 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 221	I have the JBA shorties and HFC's, full resonator and muffler delete. Almost too loud...but not really. I don't know about numbers, and since I did the cats and shorties at the same time I couldn't say if the shorties did much, but the combination was a big difference. Go for it. The CARB sticker under the hood is real nice to have just in case... __________________ Placed order: 02.25.2010 Took delivery: 04.06.2010 Halltech Yellowjacket CAI, Mike Norris catch can, VMAX PTB, JBA Shorty headers Hi Flow cats & axleback, Magnaflow Tru X pipe, Eibach F&R sway bars & end links

05-05-2014, 06:17 PM	#14
decepticon-vert Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern California, (IE) Posts: 166 View My Garage	I did the JBA shorties and the Bola axle back kit. I it gained some HP car takes off nicely, but I did tune it also. If you go shorties your CARB covered, otherwise you gotta take them off for smog time. __________________ There's a difference between knowledge and wisdom..