So had MRT install my JBA shorties today! Install was straight forward. Josh, who did the install, said it was one of the easier header installs he had done.
So here is few pictures from the install...
1) With the head shield removed you can easily see the drivers side manifold.
2) The passenger side has a bit more things in the way.
3) Driver's side stock manifold
4) Passenger side manifold vs JBA header
5) Another view of the stock manifold
6) Outlet - stock manifold vs JBA header
7 & 8 ) Closer look at the outlets
9) Interesting stock gasket which is reused
10) Drivers side header in place
11) Passenger side installed
The stock down pipe does need to be cut and a new flange welded in place.
12) Stock down pipe
13) Josh cutting up my pipe! LOL
14) New flange welded in place.
15) Finally the drivers side header after a few good heat cycles
First impressions: The car did seem to get slighty louder on start up and revs. The exhaust tone seems a bit deeper and more full. The sound seemed to change (for the better) on the 90 minute drive home. Was surprised it seem to change so quickly. I am extremely happy with the improvement to my exhaust sound!
Performance... well, the roads were snow covered and icy... so really can't comment yet on the performance benefit. I plan on dyno'ing the car soon.
I did do a short video clip that I need to edit... but since the car's sound seemed to change so much on the way home I really need to get a new video!
So as it stands I give this mod a
