JBA or Doug Thorley shorty headers ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

strobi · 04-23-2010, 11:06 PM

Have installed Magnaflow catback exhaust, now thinking of adding headers....will they void warranty? I like the JBA shorty headers or the Doug Thorley shortys One better than the other? what about install..which seems to have few problems? Would appreciate your coments and concerns about their addition Thanks mjstroh

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-23-2010, 11:16 PM

Check out my V8 install...same thing minus a couple bolts.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...install+review

Then PM me when you need to buy em.

-Ivan

iBK3000 · 04-23-2010, 11:22 PM

Neither will help. But they will look cool!

wbt · 04-24-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by iBK3000

Neither will help. But they will look cool!

Incorrect. Look at the recent post by John VS:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79379

mrray13 · 04-24-2010, 11:14 AM

Indeed, shorties can help, just not as much as LTs. At least on the 3.6 we've seen gains!

chevy 3 · 04-24-2010, 12:35 PM

To bad I keep getting engine codes with my jba's

2010 4 DW · 05-25-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

To bad I keep getting engine codes with my jba's

Bad install is what is causing the codes. You have an exhaust leak for sure that is letting fresh air hit the 02 sensor and there is the light.

My buddy had the same problem and when the shop checked out the install we found out it was not sealing all the way. Make sure you reset your PCM.

DW

Mikk2K · 05-26-2010, 04:04 PM

My JBA's keep throwing a CEL as well. I've had them checked and rechecked and been unable to find any leaks. I would go for Doug Thorley if I were you.

67 GTO · 05-26-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikk2K

My JBA's keep throwing a CEL as well. I've had them checked and rechecked and been unable to find any leaks. I would go for Doug Thorley if I were you.

I still haven't seen a CEL with my dealer installed JBA shorties after 7k plus miles.

Just may be lucky but from all the reports I would go with the DT's. They look to be an all weld install and would be less prone to leaks around the stacker clamp that the JBA's use.

camarowa · 05-26-2010, 04:39 PM

I have already been pm'ing with "bad karma" (ivan) for the last few days to get on the list for the DT shorties

Abygale · 05-26-2010, 04:41 PM

No CELs yet on my DT headers. Love them....just need to get the car on the dyno now.

67 GTO · 05-26-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Abygale

No CELs yet on my DT headers. Love them....just need to get the car on the dyno now.

Forget the dyno, you look to be ready for the 1/4 mile.

We need more folks on the V6 fast list. You would certainly have a weight advantage over the fellows there.

I need to lose a pound or 30.

Abygale · 05-26-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 GTO

Forget the dyno, you look to be ready for the 1/4 mile.

We need more folks on the V6 fast list. You would certainly have a weight advantage over the fellows there.

I need to lose a pound or 30.

Thanks 67, I may have to give the 1/4 mile a try. I will be up at Heartland Raceway on June 16 for a track day (this month's got rained out), hopefully they will have the drag strip open as well.

I really want to get a smaller and lighter wheel/tire setup but I don't like how much gap that creates in the wheel well- not a lot of affordable options out there right now anyway.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 05-27-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

I have already been pm'ing with "bad karma" (ivan) for the last few days to get on the list for the DT shorties

Thank you sir!!

Prolly another 3-4 weeks out for those stil considering them.

-Ivan

04-23-2010, 11:06 PM	#1
strobi MJ STROH Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LTRS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 185 View My Garage	JBA or Doug Thorley shorty headers ? Have installed Magnaflow catback exhaust, now thinking of adding headers....will they void warranty? I like the JBA shorty headers or the Doug Thorley shortys One better than the other? what about install..which seems to have few problems? Would appreciate your coments and concerns about their addition Thanks mjstroh

04-23-2010, 11:22 PM	#3
iBK3000 Drives: '04 Range Rover, Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 213	Neither will help. But they will look cool! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS 6SM . No muff.

04-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#5
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Indeed, shorties can help, just not as much as LTs. At least on the 3.6 we've seen gains! __________________ *PacMan*

05-26-2010, 04:39 PM	#10
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	I have already been pm'ing with "bad karma" (ivan) for the last few days to get on the list for the DT shorties __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

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Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Check out my V8 install...same thing minus a couple bolts. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...install+review Then PM me when you need to buy em. -Ivan

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