I just found JBA stainless headers (not coated) for $344.99 at latemodelrestoration.com. This is $180 off anywhere else. I don't know this company, but this price can be used to price match if they are not a legit site. Part number is 1940S-1. My Summit order now shows $343.99 after my phone call to them....

 

check these out on ebay-http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-2002-DODGE-RAM-1500-PICK-UP-5-9-STAINLESS-HEADER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c51e6cc44QQitemZ19035 2641092QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

 

that seems pricey just get long tubes with coating for a little bit more or get edelbrock ones with coating for that price

 

14-gauge wow alot are 16,,,, 14 is alot better

 

isn't 14 a bit overkill? Just get the ceramic eddies. If you have a part time bracket racer, then get the JBAs.

I just like coated headers. Stainless steel headers will rust.

 

I run JBA and let me tell you that they are very nicely made. I have had no leaks and they fit like a glove. I love how they sound when under WOT. The only other header / exhaust company I recommend (based on seeing them installed) is Gibson. They too, make a really nice header set. I went with JBA all the way throughout - oversized pipe, muffler and a Hi-FLOW CAT that's all street legal and is all stainless steel. The muffler is polished SS which was a total surprise as well as a waste as it's never going to be seen.

But again, JBA and Gibson make good products.

CM

 

I believe it depends on the quality of the stainless as whether or not they will rust. I have some high quality B&B headers on my CTS-V. Been on there for 3 years and daily driven with no sign of any rust. They do discolor but I don't mind that at all.