Hey all, Just got done installing my pretty JBA's. The install was not extremely hard. The stock manifolds came out rather easy. The only hard bolts to get to on the new headers are the back cyl. on each side, they are a pain in the !@*. Install took about 6hrs start to finish. So far the power seems to be better but will have to 0-60 tests to see how much. The only drawback so far is the noise in the engine compartment. You will hear some slight ticking coming through the pipes. I know I do not have a leak cause I used a stethescope on it and heard no leaks, so I think it is resonating through the pipes. The noise is not that bad though.
Will keep you guys up to date. These headers were not as hard to install as the ones on my 86 stang.

AKULA

Oh by the way can anybody tell me how to put pics up. I will put some pics up when I figure out how to do it.

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99 4x4 5.4L XLT Reg cab
285 75 R16 BFG AT
Superchip
Airaid
JBA headers.
Smittybuilt Stainless Nerf bars

Future mods: Catback exhaust
Underdrive pulleys
0-60 before headers, 8.7 after ? (will let you know) Bone stock 0-60 9.6

[This message has been edited by akula (edited 12-05-1999).]

 

Did you have any probs with the stud bolts? I have split two 5mm sockets trying to get them off and all 16 are still smiling at me!!!! 8 hrs invested so far. Tomorrow, I'm sure another 8!!! Help me if you can. E-mail me direct if you have any immediate help such as what tools you used to remove them (i.e. ratchet w/ socket, etc.!)... Thanks, dude!!!!

Duh...here's the e-mail - teksec01@hotmail.com

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2000 F-150 XLT, Deep Wedgewood Blue/Silver,4.6L,3.55LS,Class III Tow, Keyless w/alarm, soft tonneau. Basically a Lariat w/o the Leather!
Mods:
Line-X Spray Bedliner,GTS Headlight, and Bug Shield (Carbon Fiber), Airaid, Superchip, Borla Anniversary Edition CatBack, JBA Headers

Future Mods:
Supercharger
Roll Pan w/ Hidden Hitch
2"/4" Drop (or 3" raise...don't know yet!!!)


[This message has been edited by TekSec (edited 01-08-2000).]