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Posted: Feb 18 2007 at 10:36am | IP Logged Quote SmokinJoe

I did a search and couldn't locate a how-to or install directions for adding a new set of headers on a 4.0 Fronty.  

I'm 1/2way into my install.  The exhaust is off - from the cat.  And I removed and installed the new driver header.   But the passnger header is a PITA.  The clearances are so damn close.  Its hard to even get your hand down there.  I removed the PS resv, fuse box and wireharness to gain access but its still difficult.

Any help is appreciated!


BTW - I am installing the Volant intake, JBA headers, Gibson exhaust and TB spacer this weekend.   My knuckles are thanking me.    yea right!



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Posted: Feb 18 2007 at 10:37am | IP Logged Quote SmokinJoe

Would removing the passenger wheel and fender liner help - or a waste of time?
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Posted: Feb 18 2007 at 9:19pm | IP Logged Quote kcidmil

You might want to take a look at where the liner and the frame rail are.  It might be benificial if it'll help squeeze the header in and out.

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Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 1:40am | IP Logged Quote Blitzkrieg

I could be wrong but i heard u needed to lift the engine up.  That u needed the added space or it wouldnt be able to be completed.

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Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 9:17pm | IP Logged Quote SmokinJoe

I'm going to try and remove the passgr wheel and fender liner.  This may give me access to the header
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Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 9:17pm | IP Logged Quote SmokinJoe

Does an FAQ or install exist somewhere?
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Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 11:00pm | IP Logged Quote kcidmil

I would contact JBA directly, they might have something

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Posted: Feb 20 2007 at 10:04pm | IP Logged Quote SmokinJoe

I was able to remove the passenger header pretty easily by taking off the tire and fender lining.   The only difficult step was bending the heatshield so it could be manuvered out of the engine bay to gain access to the header.  This took about 45mins or so of tapping, bending, cutting..etc..   Once out of the way, the header was a simple install.  No engine lifting required.

I'll post pictures and my opinion on the parts tomorrow.
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Posted: Feb 21 2007 at 6:39pm | IP Logged Quote SmokinJoe

Here is the side by side comparison of the stock header v. the JBA header.   Although the primary appears to be the same diameter - the equal length tubing of the JBA header keeps the exhaust pulses separate until just before the cat.  Adding in scavenging and reducing backpressure. 






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