anyone have these? I am thinking about getting the ceramic coated ones as they are alot cheaper than JBA's


Thanks



BBK POLISHED CERAMIC COATED EQUAL-LEGNTH SHORTY HEADER KIT
Designed as Direct Bolt-on (direct replacement), all gaskets and hardware included

BBK has everything you need when it comes to Exhaust manifold upgrades. BBK CERAMIC Headers are built from computer mandrel-bent 1 5/8" tubing, 3/8" thick laser-cut flanges, and a custom high-flowing cast merge chamber, this header kit delivers unmatched quality at very affordable prices (matching X-Pipes are also available).

Bolt-On 17+ Horsepower

BBK POLISHED CERAMIC SHORTY Headers Feature:

* 1-5/8" Primary Tubes

* Tuned-Length shorty header desigh

* 3/8" Thick Laser-Cut Flanges

* Custom high-flowing cast merge chamber

* Guaranteed Fit & Finish

* Adds Up to 17 Horsepower

* Designed as Direct Bolt-on (direct replacement), all gaskets and hardware included

* Requires no Other Modifications


Part # Year Engine Description Price
BBK3516 97-04 5.4L 2v

* BBK CHROME STEEL SHORTY Headers1-5/8" Optimum-Length CHROME STEEL Headers
* 3/8" Thick Laser-Cut Flanges
* All gaskets and hardware included

$ 349.95
BBK35160 97-04 5.4L 2v

* BBK POLISHED CERAMIC SHORTY Headers1-5/8" Optimum-Length POLISHED CERAMIC Headers
* 3/8" Thick Laser-Cut Flanges
* All gaskets and hardware included

$ 449.95

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sounds good to me man... just know that whenever anything drips on those headers, it's gonna leave a big spot where the heat baked it on there... but i prefer the cereamic headers to the polished/pretty headers myself...

Good luck..._motes

 

Thanks!!

Anyone tried the BBK headers yet?

I wonder how they perform compared to the JBA's as the JBA's are 1 1/2 inch tubing.

And the BBK's are 1 5/8 inch tubing, so I would think they would flow a little better.

I had the same size BBK's on my 5.0 Mustang and they were great, just wondering if anyone has them on their 5.4L.

Thanks!

 

If I were you...I'd go with the bigger pipes...your exhaust system is going to do all the choking unless you're just running straight headers, but free her up as much as possible at the block and you're doing yourself a favor

I only say this if your two choices are similar in price range...if it's too much different go with the cheaper one or the one that you like better, but personally I'd free it up as much as possible and let the exhaust be the restricting factor...

Good luck..._motes

PS-consider quality as well...you want 'em to last...so do the research and you'll be happy with whatever you get.

 

Edelbrock has some shorty headers that are 1 5/8 primary tube in ceramic coated. Check them out at summitracing.com

 

Cool, Thanks guys!!

I'll look at the Edelbrocks hopefully their cheaper, but kinda want to try the BBK's as I liked them on my stang.

Ordered my E-fans today from Troyer and they shipped them today, should be going in next week can't wait.

 

Anyone tried the summit shorty headers?

They list for +- 150$ and therefor very affordable.

Quality / performance?

 

The Summit headers I believe are Flowtech, you get what you pay for....

If I do headers it will be the Edelbrocks, they are by far the best shorty design I've seen for these trucks.