JBA headers installation tip?
Hi MIF-150, Thanks for the response on my suspension problem an now I can return the favor! Is this a great web or what? The JBA's can be installed by only removing the right wheel inner fender. There are some other posts on this some where but for sure you don't have to lift the engine! Good Luck!
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
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From: fernandina beach florida usa
Hey Mif-150,
I installed my Jba's 2 weeks ago with no major trouble. If you follow the supplied instructions it will go good. Here are a couple of things though.
One is take off your tires and remove the finder wells. If you do this they should go in with a little wiggling, that is what i did. I have the 5.4 so it could be diff for you if you have 4.6. Also the back two bolts on the drivers side (two closest to tranny) are a pain in the a** spceifically the top one. Keep a 13mm wrench handy cause you will not be able to get all the bolts with a ratchet. A short wrench works best.
Use anti seize on the bolts. One thing to consider when installing is reusing the manifold gaskets that are stock.
The 99 5.4 gaskets are made of steel and are nice and thick. In my opinion the will last longer and will not tend to blow out in spots like so many header gaskets do. I wish I would have done it. If you have these gaskets give it some thought. They seem to be real nice and the gasket hole size is same as tube size on headers so there is no worry of restriction. You can expect a .2-.4 (0-60) gain from the headers alone not much more. I did notice a little better gas milage too. If you have any other questions feel free to ask I will be more than happy to answer them. Sorry so long hope it helps.
AKULA
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99 4x4 5.4L XLT Reg cab
285 75 R16 BFG AT
Superchip
Airaid
Stainless ceramic coated JBA headers.
All engine mods netted @ 1 sec off 0-60 time.
Smittybuilt Stainless Nerf bars
Future mods: Catback exhaust
Underdrive pulleys
[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-16-1999).]
[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-16-1999).]
I installed my Jba's 2 weeks ago with no major trouble. If you follow the supplied instructions it will go good. Here are a couple of things though.
One is take off your tires and remove the finder wells. If you do this they should go in with a little wiggling, that is what i did. I have the 5.4 so it could be diff for you if you have 4.6. Also the back two bolts on the drivers side (two closest to tranny) are a pain in the a** spceifically the top one. Keep a 13mm wrench handy cause you will not be able to get all the bolts with a ratchet. A short wrench works best.
Use anti seize on the bolts. One thing to consider when installing is reusing the manifold gaskets that are stock.
The 99 5.4 gaskets are made of steel and are nice and thick. In my opinion the will last longer and will not tend to blow out in spots like so many header gaskets do. I wish I would have done it. If you have these gaskets give it some thought. They seem to be real nice and the gasket hole size is same as tube size on headers so there is no worry of restriction. You can expect a .2-.4 (0-60) gain from the headers alone not much more. I did notice a little better gas milage too. If you have any other questions feel free to ask I will be more than happy to answer them. Sorry so long hope it helps.
AKULA
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99 4x4 5.4L XLT Reg cab
285 75 R16 BFG AT
Superchip
Airaid
Stainless ceramic coated JBA headers.
All engine mods netted @ 1 sec off 0-60 time.
Smittybuilt Stainless Nerf bars
Future mods: Catback exhaust
Underdrive pulleys
[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-16-1999).]
[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-16-1999).]
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Check here: https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000219.html
Also try to get a hold of DaveR, He has pictures, step by step instructions and more. I haven't done the install, but after reading his info, felelas though I have. (Great stuff!)
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1999 F-150 Supercab Flareside Sport Package
Oxford White Full tint Bug shield CD player, 17" wheels, K&N
Ford Soft Tonneau cover
Gibson Super Truck Looking for more!
Also try to get a hold of DaveR, He has pictures, step by step instructions and more. I haven't done the install, but after reading his info, felelas though I have. (Great stuff!)
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1999 F-150 Supercab Flareside Sport Package
Oxford White Full tint Bug shield CD player, 17" wheels, K&N
Ford Soft Tonneau cover
Gibson Super Truck Looking for more!
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From: CHARLOTTE,NC USA
JBA headers installation tip?
Just read the new Sport Truck article. Is it true you can install the headers just by taking out the inner fender sheild?
I don't want to lift out the engine just for this project. Anyone tried this method or any other way beside the engine lift?
Any inputs will be deeply appreciated.
I don't want to lift out the engine just for this project. Anyone tried this method or any other way beside the engine lift?
Any inputs will be deeply appreciated.
The Y pipe was kept and I installed a MagnaFlow single in dual out muffler. The system is emissions legal here in Florida! With the chip and the exhaust installed it ran cleaner than before the mods.
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
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From: fernandina beach florida usa
I did not install the y-pipe just the headers. Now for the cat back.
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99 4x4 5.4L XLT Reg cab
285 75 R16 BFG AT
Superchip
JBA headers.
Smittybuilt Stainless Nerf bars
Future mods: Catback exhaust
Underdrive pulleys
[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-17-1999).]
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99 4x4 5.4L XLT Reg cab
285 75 R16 BFG AT
Superchip
JBA headers.
Smittybuilt Stainless Nerf bars
Future mods: Catback exhaust
Underdrive pulleys
[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-17-1999).]
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Joined: May 1999
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From: houston,texas
hey ,quick question hands..are there any of ya'll that installed the headers after a muffler.did it make your exhaust sound louder. ????
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99 f-150 xlt,black,s/c flareside,4.6 v8,5-speed manuel,3.55,17" sport rims w/bfg 275's,k&n gen II fipk,flowmaster 2-chamber 40 dual exhaust, kenwood kdc-s5009 cd player,kenwood kac-x646 multi channel amp and stock speakers (for now),viper 800 alarm,mobil 1 user, superchip wont work (houston,texas)
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99 f-150 xlt,black,s/c flareside,4.6 v8,5-speed manuel,3.55,17" sport rims w/bfg 275's,k&n gen II fipk,flowmaster 2-chamber 40 dual exhaust, kenwood kdc-s5009 cd player,kenwood kac-x646 multi channel amp and stock speakers (for now),viper 800 alarm,mobil 1 user, superchip wont work (houston,texas)