Today I got the JBA headers installed by a local speed shop. It only took them 4 1/2 hours and charged me $200.00 !!!!

If you do anything to the exhaust you have to change the headers. The sound now is unreal!!!

Unfortunetly it snowed today and I had the truck towed back to the house. Monday it is going to be nice and I will take it out then.

JBA said that Truckin' magazine came in a few weeks ago to do a story on the headers and found that they increased torque 30lbs and hp 26. That is pretty impressive for 4 1/2 hours of work. They just pulled the front wheels off and the inner fender wells off. No cutting and they didn't even scratch up the jet coat on the headers.

Cecil County dragway here I come!!!!

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The heartbeat stops when LIGHTNING Strikes!!!!

99.5 Red Lightning #1652> born May 27, 1999
1/4 mile w/ only new mufflers 13.594 @ 101.98
2 Flowmaster 2 Chamber
Superchip
Downs Filter
Red Rhino Liner
JBA Jet Hot Headers

1996 SVT MYSTIC Cobra #177 of 1999
2 Chamber Flowmasters

1999 Harley Road King Classic
Too much to list

2000 Mercedes ML430 SUV

2000 SVT MYSTIC Gold Cobra 1 of 800 (deposit)

ROB
Bel Air, Maryland

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Where bought & how much $$?

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99.5 White Lightning.
#3299, Built 8/5;
Snuglid, Bedrug, PSP filter, window tint (limo back, 70% sides).

 

H8 2 W8 :

How much did you pay for the JBA headers? Do you still have the stock Lightning exhaust system? I have my Lightning completely disassembled right now and I guess this would be a good time to do this project. Can one guy easily do this? Any special tools need?

Thanks,
Terry



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99.5 Giallo Modena Yellow Lightning, Chromed SVT rims, Polished Billet Grills,F1
Cobra Hood, Color matched Lo-pro snuglid & bugshield, clear corner lenses & tailights, superchipped, sal air filter, Bel-tech 3/4 lowering kit, okole seat covers (yellow), rhino liner, color matched muth mirrors, 25 piece Yellow carbon fiber dashboard kit and V1 radar detector.
BTW-Some secret stuff...
Should be completed by 4/1/00.
Stay Tuned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I got them from Truck Performance Center (800) 719-8100. They were $578.00. I could not find anybody that could beat that price. They are Jet Coated and the shipping was FREE !!

Hope this helps.

ROB

 

Terry,

I would think if you had the time and patients one person could do it. I stopped by while it was on the lift and once they took the inner fender walls off it was fairly easy access to the headers. Unlike the Bassani's the JBA's are shorty headers and no cutting is required to install them. I would recommend trying to do this on a lift.

As far as the exhaust I have 2 two chamber Flowmasters. I did notice a loss in low end torque but a real kick in the high end horsepower.

Good Luck!!

ROB

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H8, I thought your torque was supposed to go up with the headers?

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99.5 White Lightning.
#3299, Built 8/5;
Snuglid, Bedrug, PSP filter, window tint (limo back, 70% sides).

 

Hey guys, Sal here. I just finished my Bassani install after work today, so I'd like to comment on a few things. First of all, I totally agree with H8s comments about the headers. No matter which brand you buy, you gotta have them. When I got the old ones off and put them next to the Bassanis, it was like a straw next to a piece of 4" PVC pipe. I haven't gotten to drive the truck yet becuase it'as snowing, but I'll let you know my impressions. As far as installing the headers, I'm sure the JBAs are a bit easier, but I had the Bassanis on in about 3 hours. The only thing you have to "cut" is about an inch off the extra shock stud that sticks up so you don't scratch the header placing it on the passengers side. The fender liners come off in five minutes. The hardest part was getting the lower header bolts tight because they are difficult to get to.

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SAL (E-mail- PowerSurgePerf@aol.com)
13.35@103mph
All stock with PSP 99 Lightning Chip and Filter Kit

Power Surge Performance--- Your SOURCE for SVT Lightning EFI Tuning and Performance!! http://members.aol.com/NLOCsvt/svt.html

 

Hey Steve,

The torque did go up with the headers. When I just removed the old muffler and replaced it with 2 flowmasters I felt the torque go down, but the high end HP went up. Now with both headers and new mufflers I know it will all equal out.

Just like Sal said you have to replace at least the headers to appreciate the performance and sound.

 

H8 2 W8
What part number did you buy? Please.

 

Question...Would headers only bolt right up to the stock exhaust? Sal if you read this post 3hrs for you how many do you think for a rookie?

 

The JBA part # is 1679SJS. That is for the 5.4 with the Jet Coat application.

The # for JBA Tech support is (800) 830-3377 Ext. 105 and ask for Jeff. These guys were very helpful with my questions.

 

Thread on JBAs including pictures.
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000939.html

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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, Power Surge air kit, AAD Cobra hood, carbon fiber dash kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
13.302@103.28mph

http://www.zing.com/picture/ff/db/5d/3/ffdb5d3f.jpg

 

Thanks for the info, H8. After reading this post I have decided to go with the JBA's instead of the Bassani's, mainly due to the ease of install and lack of cutting. Truck Performance Center http://www.truckperformance.com
seems to have good prices, and I expect to order a set from them as soon as I get a confirmed delivery date on my L.

 

Check out the F-150 Online store. Roger is great to deal with and prices are very competitive. Not only that, you're helping support the web site.
https://www.f150online.com/store/index.html

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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, Power Surge air kit, AAD Cobra hood, carbon fiber dash kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
13.302@103.28mph
http://www.zing.com/picture/ff/db/5d/3/ffdb5d3f.jpg



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doggone, you guys sure post good info. of course i will support Steve, his prices are great. I assume that everyone is installing the ceramic pipes. Just wondering whether I should get the silver or black. Anyone care to discuss the pros and cons?