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BabyHauler · 03-26-2010, 10:46 AM

I am looking at buying shorty headers shortly and I was wondering
have there been any comparos between the different shorties avalible?

Is there a clear choice on which company offers a better product?

It would be nice if there was a "shootout" like the one that was on here for the Cold Air kits.

HeavyD · 03-26-2010, 07:11 PM

They tried to do a shoot out but only Borla offered up a set. He is my thinking - As of today there are 5 manufactures of shorties for our cars. Borla, Edelbrock, BBK, Doug Thorley and JBA. The Borla and Edelbrock headers are made with 1 5/8" tubing. From what I have read, 1 5/8" header tubing is more for engines up to 300 hp and 350 cubic inches. The other manufactures make theirs with 1 3/4" tubing which is better suited for 400+hp and 376 CI. Personally, I think the BBK look weird and cheap. So it is Doug Thorley vs JBA. JBA's are a bit cheaper, but only have a 1 year warranty - lame. Doug Thorley have a 5 year warranty but all are ceramic coated. I like and just want stainless ones. I am in Canada. I haven't found a set of DT yet for under $800. I can get a set of JBA's for way less than that. JBA and DT are both good names. I think the way the pipes flow into each other on the JBA's is a better design with less restriction for better performance. The DT seem to have major pipe bends right at the collector that I would think hinder performance. I am going with JBA. Just my $0.02.

iBK3000 · 03-26-2010, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

They tried to do a shoot out but only Borla offered up a set. He is my thinking - As of today there are 5 manufactures of shorties for our cars. Borla, Edelbrock, BBK, Doug Thorley and JBA. The Borla and Edelbrock headers are made with 1 5/8" tubing. From what I have read, 1 5/8" header tubing is more for engines up to 300 hp and 350 cubic inches. The other manufactures make theirs with 1 3/4" tubing which is better suited for 400+hp and 376 CI. Personally, I think the BBK look weird and cheap. So it is Doug Thorley vs JBA. JBA's are a bit cheaper, but only have a 1 year warranty - lame. Doug Thorley have a 5 year warranty but all are ceramic coated. I like and just want stainless ones. I am in Canada. I haven't found a set of DT yet for under $800. I can get a set of JBA's for way less than that. JBA and DT are both good names. I think the way the pipes flow into each other on the JBA's is a better design with less restriction for better performance. The DT seem to have major pipe bends right at the collector that I would think hinder performance. I am going with JBA. Just my $0.02.

Doug Thorley ST headers $562.95, unless I am mistaken.

http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...0A3229430.aspx

trudawg660 · 03-26-2010, 08:02 PM

you can get 10% off at autoanything also

Icntdrv55 · 03-26-2010, 09:31 PM

But is there a noticable performance difference just adding the shorties?

Rallyman6 · 03-26-2010, 09:32 PM

I have Doug Thorley shorties with GMPP cat backs - awesome torque gains with stock cats still in place.

sfgiantsfan9 · 03-26-2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallyman6

I have Doug Thorley shorties with GMPP cat backs - awesome torque gains with stock cats still in place.

Do you notice any sound change with these headers installed?

iBK3000 · 03-26-2010, 10:35 PM

How do you get the 10% off? Is that the lowest price for DT's ST?

jag107 · 03-26-2010, 11:07 PM

10% off how? Sounds like a good deal!

trudawg660 · 03-26-2010, 11:20 PM

type "clearance" in as a coupon code and its 10% off 150 dollars or more

3GPa · 03-27-2010, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

They tried to do a shoot out but only Borla offered up a set. He is my thinking - As of today there are 5 manufactures of shorties for our cars. Borla, Edelbrock, BBK, Doug Thorley and JBA. The Borla and Edelbrock headers are made with 1 5/8" tubing. From what I have read, 1 5/8" header tubing is more for engines up to 300 hp and 350 cubic inches. The other manufactures make theirs with 1 3/4" tubing which is better suited for 400+hp and 376 CI. Personally, I think the BBK look weird and cheap. So it is Doug Thorley vs JBA. JBA's are a bit cheaper, but only have a 1 year warranty - lame. Doug Thorley have a 5 year warranty but all are ceramic coated. I like and just want stainless ones. I am in Canada. I haven't found a set of DT yet for under $800. I can get a set of JBA's for way less than that. JBA and DT are both good names. I think the way the pipes flow into each other on the JBA's is a better design with less restriction for better performance. The DT seem to have major pipe bends right at the collector that I would think hinder performance. I am going with JBA. Just my $0.02.

Good write up. I'm going with LT Headers, but I like your logical reasoning for those interested Shorties... Thanx

HeavyD · 03-27-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBK3000

Doug Thorley ST headers $562.95, unless I am mistaken.

http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...0A3229430.aspx

There are some great prices in the US. I am well aware of that, plus the free shipping. I am Canadian. I don't get free shipping. Shipping is at least $50 for shorties. We are also hammered for duty. That is another $70 or so. With the exchange it is still close to $800 Canadian.

iBK3000 · 03-28-2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

There are some great prices in the US. I am well aware of that, plus the free shipping. I am Canadian. I don't get free shipping. Shipping is at least $50 for shorties. We are also hammered for duty. That is another $70 or so. With the exchange it is still close to $800 Canadian.

thats too bad.

I just bought mine!

wirebender · 03-28-2010, 09:28 AM

I've been seriously considering the Hedman (stainless) shorties. Spoke to Jordan @ JDP motorsports

03-26-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
BabyHauler Drives: CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 161	Best Shorty Header??? I am looking at buying shorty headers shortly and I was wondering have there been any comparos between the different shorties avalible? Is there a clear choice on which company offers a better product? It would be nice if there was a "shootout" like the one that was on here for the Cold Air kits. __________________ Z06+Baby= 2010 2SS/RS 6M

03-26-2010, 09:31 PM	#5
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,096	But is there a noticable performance difference just adding the shorties? __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)

03-26-2010, 09:32 PM	#6
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 850 View My Garage	I have Doug Thorley shorties with GMPP cat backs - awesome torque gains with stock cats still in place. __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 470RWHP

03-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#8
iBK3000 Drives: '04 Range Rover, Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 213	How do you get the 10% off? Is that the lowest price for DT's ST? __________________ CGM 2SS/RS 6SM . No muff.

03-26-2010, 11:07 PM	#9
jag107 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 221	10% off how? Sounds like a good deal! __________________ 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

03-26-2010, 07:11 PM	#2
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	They tried to do a shoot out but only Borla offered up a set. He is my thinking - As of today there are 5 manufactures of shorties for our cars. Borla, Edelbrock, BBK, Doug Thorley and JBA. The Borla and Edelbrock headers are made with 1 5/8" tubing. From what I have read, 1 5/8" header tubing is more for engines up to 300 hp and 350 cubic inches. The other manufactures make theirs with 1 3/4" tubing which is better suited for 400+hp and 376 CI. Personally, I think the BBK look weird and cheap. So it is Doug Thorley vs JBA. JBA's are a bit cheaper, but only have a 1 year warranty - lame. Doug Thorley have a 5 year warranty but all are ceramic coated. I like and just want stainless ones. I am in Canada. I haven't found a set of DT yet for under $800. I can get a set of JBA's for way less than that. JBA and DT are both good names. I think the way the pipes flow into each other on the JBA's is a better design with less restriction for better performance. The DT seem to have major pipe bends right at the collector that I would think hinder performance. I am going with JBA. Just my $0.02.

03-26-2010, 08:02 PM	#4
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	you can get 10% off at autoanything also

03-26-2010, 11:20 PM	#10
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	type "clearance" in as a coupon code and its 10% off 150 dollars or more

03-28-2010, 09:28 AM	#14
wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	I've been seriously considering the Hedman (stainless) shorties. Spoke to Jordan @ JDP motorsports

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