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Old 08-16-2013, 08:13 PM
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Ok, so I've been looking at header for the beast.... I want to make sure I get the right ones if I'm dropping that much coin on em. I have a 99 with egr,, what ar your guys recommendations and what kinda gain did you see, if any? Sorry if there is a post already, I searched...lol
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Old 08-16-2013, 08:17 PM
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The most gain is in sound.

This vid is pre header install.


And this is with the headers. Same exhaust, FM40 single 3"

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Old 08-16-2013, 08:23 PM
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Nice!! Did you have to change the y-pipe also? Also, what's the best place to get them? I seen you have the 4.0, does yours have the egr tube from the manifold also?
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Old 08-16-2013, 09:57 PM
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My truck does not have the EGR. On my 97, I just blocked off the egr spot on the headers
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Old 08-16-2013, 10:01 PM
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Oh ok. Well that's what I wondered if they have the plug for it or if I had to have one put in... Thanks!!

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Old 08-22-2013, 08:40 AM
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Jba are the only ones for 3.0. They are about 500

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Old 08-22-2013, 08:48 AM
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Ok, so I've been looking at header for the beast.... I want to make sure I get the right ones if I'm dropping that much coin on em. I have a 99 with egr,, what ar your guys recommendations and what kinda gain did you see, if any? Sorry if there is a post already, I searched...lol
waste of money if you aren't doing a full performance build on the engine

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Old 08-22-2013, 09:14 AM
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waste of money if you aren't doing a full performance build on the engine

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Pretty much everything is a waste on a 3.0. Its his money.

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Old 08-22-2013, 09:25 AM
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Jba are the only ones for 3.0. They are about 500

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Gibson makes a set also in the 300-350 range.
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Old 08-22-2013, 02:08 PM
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waste of money if you aren't doing a full performance build on the engine

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I didn't ask for your personal opinion about if it was a waste or not. I asked what kind are good sets. When I want your advice on my financial matters ill ask.

As far as a performance build, it's in the works and I have to buy one thing at a time. I have three kids and a mortgage to worry about too!

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Pretty much everything is a waste on a 3.0. Its his money.

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It's not necessarily a waste if you do the right upgrades to be able to use the full advantages of headers. A 3.0 can be a beast with the right upgrades.... Don't get me wrong a 5.0 would be a lot better, but I like my 3.slo...lol

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Old 08-22-2013, 02:45 PM
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I didn't ask for your personal opinion about if it was a waste or not. I asked what kind are good sets. When I want your advice on my financial matters ill ask.

As far as a performance build, it's in the works and I have to buy one thing at a time. I have three kids and a mortgage to worry about too!

play hard, bog harder!

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It's not necessarily a waste if you do the right upgrades to be able to use the full advantages of headers. A 3.0 can be a beast with the right upgrades.... Don't get me wrong a 5.0 would be a lot better, but I like my 3.slo...lol

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I guess so but why I like real hotrod motors. Anyways ive consider headers as well jusy for the sound and i know they flow better.

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Old 08-22-2013, 02:59 PM
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My first set I eve bought were headman, they were junk and rusted quick like. My current JBA I got on ebay for $50. So I couldnt pass them up...lolz
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Old 08-22-2013, 03:11 PM
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My first set I eve bought were headman, they were junk and rusted quick like. My current JBA I got on ebay for $50. So I couldnt pass them up...lolz
I had a set of hedeman headers way back in the day on a old 79 ford f150, they rusted out right at the collectors, crap I tell ya!

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