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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Alright I know that this is probaly asked alot but headers I'm looking to upgrade my exhaust system even more. I'm just wondering what to go with gibson, hooker or other. I also do not want a the ceramic or chrome to flake off after a bit of ware and tear. Any suggestions. They would be used on a 3.9L quad cab.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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unless someone else started making them.. you only have 1 choice... jba is it.

http://www.jbaheaders.com/headerdeta...?PartNum=1938S there are a couple of choices... you should start a search from scratch on their site...
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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What else have you done? For the money you are planning on spending on the headers, there are other upgrades, such as a Superchips programmer or v8 throttle body, that will provide more bang for the buck. Also, doing a lot of motor upgrades on a 3.9 is like throwing your money away; especially with a quad cab being so heavy.

Just my $.02
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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I wouldnt say it's tossing money away... if the goal is to improve performance yet keep mileage reasonable then yeah there is alot you can do to a 3.9 to give it more pep and not drain your wallet.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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I have add superchips micro tuner, air raid cold air intake, magna flow 40 series. All I'm looking for is to give my truck bigger ***** while trying to be conservative considering I'm still in school.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Programmer or throttle body.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I'm being told that throttle body are a waste of money and more of a paper wieght then anything. Is this true
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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No a throtle body SPACER is a waste of money
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Throttle body spacer = waste of money. Throttle body = great high end gains.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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I recommend getting a set of 1.7 Roller rockers. To date, this is the best mod i've done to my 3.9 and the install is simple.
 
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