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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Talking These are the upgrades....please answer.

I sent a few picture links to show the parts I am looking to put on my truck. I am open to other opinions as well. But for the money and what I have read I feel VERY comfortable with these parts. But please, please if you visit this page leave an opinion.

1.http://images.stylintrucks.com/produ...itro2_1883.jpg
2.http://www.mcgaughyssuspension.com/p...21483_zoom.jpg (found this brand new on ebay for ($360)
3.http://static.summitracing.com/globa...FLO-817397.jpg
4.http://cdn.autoanything.com/images/p...son_header.jpg

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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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I like the mods but I would do JBA headers before Gibson. They are less expensive and JBA used to build all of Gibsons headers.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I have JBA shorties. They installed easily without much effort. They slid right in without lifting or unbolting the engine. I did have to jack the truck up to allow the a-arm to drop down, but never unbolted anything.

You'll get the....Shorties dont do anything ordeal all over the web. My shorties changed the exhaust tone and I noticed an immediate result when towing with them.

I'd make sure that dual exhaust will fit with suspension mods if your lowering or something?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 02:07 AM
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Yeah I was looking into that today. If you lower it might possibly change where the pipe goes in the rear based off the flip kit for lowering. I really like the GIBSON MODEL #311SC model. What do you think vs JBA. JBA charges so much though conmpared to the GIBSON.

I am re thinking on the shorties headers with bends and looking at thmis model gibson below. Your thoughts ???

http://c452191.r91.cf2.rackcdn.com/i...2/gp311s-c.jpg
 

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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Yeah I was looking into that today. If you lower it might possibly change where the pipe goes in the rear based off the flip kit for lowering. I really like the GIBSON MODEL #311SC model. What do you think vs JBA. JBA charges so much though conmpared to the GIBSON.

I am re thinking on the shorties headers with bends and looking at thmis model gibson below. Your thoughts ???

http://c452191.r91.cf2.rackcdn.com/i...2/gp311s-c.jpg
The log is no better than your factory manifolds. Wait to buy the JBA's if you want headers as you will regret it later.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Any thoughts on some of the headers that poeple dont mention alot of. Dougs Headers, Hedman Hedders, Edelbrock ?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Talking HEADERS. I want some real opinions

I know I have multiple threads going, but I read and respond to EVERY ONE of them (I am trying to get educated). I need to know headers that you currently haved INSTALLED beyond the factory and what you think. I am so torn right now. I like Gibsons model #GP311SC for a shorty version. They are stainless, ceramic and a GREAT price ($425). Hedman and JBA are near $700 for stainless, and ceramic!!! Which I find nutz. So can the forum please steer me in the right direction of what to go with and perhaps where to buy them. And one question I ask is it worth it to have the ceramic coating ?

Thanks...Cant wait to read the answers !!!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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What engine do you have? I've had my Gibson Stainless ceramic coated shorties on my 4.7L for around 6 months and have no problems. They still look like they did when i first put them on. I paid 400 and think i got a good deal. Just be sure to get more mopar gaskets and dont use the ones they send. They wont last.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Gibson makes shorties for the 4.7l, but not for the 5.7 (which is what I have). They only make a LOG header. Model GP311SC
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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I have pacesetter long tubes on mine. Ceramic coated. I love them, cheaper but still produce close to the same as some that run in $1000 range.

Get them ceramic coated to help keep things cooler under the hood and prevent rust
 
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