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Padre · 04-25-2013, 04:29 PM

For the record, I saw significant gains with first the JBA high flow cats and second the JBA shorties. They were part of the whole bolt-on package that got my stock A6 from 13.2 @ 106 to 12.1 @ 113.

All this done with NO MOTOR TUNE.

The shorties stayed on when I added the ProCharger and served well at 620rwhp. There I was running 10.8's at 128.

When I was preparing for the next stage, I added JBA Long Tubes and dynoed again. Guess what? 620rwhp. No change, AT THAT POWER LEVEL.

But when I CNC ported the heads and lowered the CR, then the JBA LT's really shine: 720rwhp/680tq, 10.3 @ 133.

Point is, headers are part of a whole package. Shorties are a good part of a BOLT-ON package but are maxed out with the Supercharger. LT's are good for both: bolt-on and big HP.

Since performance gains are noticeable with shorties, then I feel their other benefits need to be considered: less expensive, self-install, can be run without a tune (as I did), will pass most emission inspections.

Yes, LT's are great, but Shorties hold their own. And I've been happy with my JBAs for both.

Padre

The 2010 Sin · 04-25-2013, 04:57 PM

JBA for the win with me.

2010 4 DW · 04-25-2013, 05:37 PM

I have JBA ceramic headers and they have been great since day one.

RXV_POOR · 04-25-2013, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

The KOOKS headers with green cats are a great option for those who do not want to tune. However if you do a lot of road racing or spend a fair amount of time at WOT I would suggest regular cats and tuning. But on an everyday street car it will run fine.

We do have an awesome promo going on them right now. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime for details or with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Why are you suggesting shorty or ported stock manifold for track timevs long tube cat equipped headers? If so would you please elaborate on why? I'm just trying to gain some insight, thank you.

JDP Sales · 04-26-2013, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RXV_POOR

Why are you suggesting shorty or ported stock manifold for track time vs long tube cat equipped headers? If so would you please elaborate on why? I'm just trying to gain some insight, thank you.

I was suggesting KOOKS long tube headers with green cats. The Green cats do not cause a CEL and can be ran without tuning. I would not suggest shorty headers as I feel they are not worth the cost vs benefit. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-08-6007

RXV_POOR · 04-26-2013, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

I was suggesting KOOKS long tube headers with green cats. The Green cats do not cause a CEL and can be ran without tuning. I would not suggest shorty headers as I feel they are not worth the cost vs benefit. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-08-6007

Thak you

04-25-2013, 04:29 PM	#57
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	For the record, I saw significant gains with first the JBA high flow cats and second the JBA shorties. They were part of the whole bolt-on package that got my stock A6 from 13.2 @ 106 to 12.1 @ 113. All this done with NO MOTOR TUNE. The shorties stayed on when I added the ProCharger and served well at 620rwhp. There I was running 10.8's at 128. When I was preparing for the next stage, I added JBA Long Tubes and dynoed again. Guess what? 620rwhp. No change, AT THAT POWER LEVEL. But when I CNC ported the heads and lowered the CR, then the JBA LT's really shine: 720rwhp/680tq, 10.3 @ 133. Point is, headers are part of a whole package. Shorties are a good part of a BOLT-ON package but are maxed out with the Supercharger. LT's are good for both: bolt-on and big HP. Since performance gains are noticeable with shorties, then I feel their other benefits need to be considered: less expensive, self-install, can be run without a tune (as I did), will pass most emission inspections. Yes, LT's are great, but Shorties hold their own. And I've been happy with my JBAs for both. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

04-25-2013, 04:57 PM	#58
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	JBA for the win with me. __________________

04-25-2013, 05:37 PM	#59
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	I have JBA ceramic headers and they have been great since day one.