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Kell
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2004
02:46:36
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I saw these headers on ebay I was wondering if any body knew anything about them. There by ssautchrome inc. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33631&item=2460129987
If any one has them tell if there good alright or just plain rubbish. Thanks.
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antifun
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2004
05:13:30
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those look just like the JBA ram horn shorty headers. Actually identical. They are a good set of shorties, equal length. Id say yeah those are some nice shorties for the price but i would look into it more if i were you. Whatever you buy though, id definately recommend getting them ceramic coated.
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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2004
06:18:11
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I've seen these things on ebay occasionally and wondered the same thing. I dunno whether to drop the 200$ and give it a try or if I'd be wasting my time. Offhand, how much does ceramic coating headers cost? Thanks,
-Nick
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Waltherone
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2004
08:16:01
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They are absolutely NOT good at all.
I picked up a set, a buddy here in Houston with me picked up two sets. Just to see what they were like.. the welds on every port look like they were done by a 5 year old. The inside of the collector has so much buildup from the welding it looks like there's a large coral reef system in there.
They might be good if you spend some good time with a grinder and grind down all the welds (what I started doing, got one side 90% done before I just got tired of all the effort) but even then their performance gain is questionable.. the guy put them on his truck here in houston, after cleaning them up with a grinder, said he barely felt anything at all, and his exhaust seemed to get quieter even.
I'd pass if I were you.
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fastyz400
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2004
10:03:23
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Waltherone,
I was thinking about getting a set as well. I'm so glad you and your friend took the bullet for all us Dakota and Durango owners.
Many thanks.
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
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2/19/2004
10:23:17
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Those are bascially JBA headers they dipped in chrome - I believe.
I bought a set of just straight JBA headers from elitecustoms a few weeks ago - and noticed exactly what Waltherone had said. Lots of slag on the inside - coral reef is the best description. I cleaned mine up real good, and mounted perfectly. Mine was on a 4.7 though. Infact I've called these guys about some on ebay a while back, and it sounded like they were selling off messed up ones with blemishes.
Just FYI.
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deerridge
GenIII
2/20/2004
13:25:08
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I bought a set of cheap headers off E-Bay, probably from the same source. The left one wasn't machined flat to the motor and wouldn't seal on the bottom after $550 dollars including installation. I then ordered some Gibson's that fit right and work great. So $1250 later I have a good set up. Cheap ain't so cheap sometimes.
Real Horsepower
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deerridge
GenIII
2/21/2004
10:35:17
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If someones wants a pair they're forsale cheap. Just grind the drivers side flush and they'll work fine. The passenger side fit perfect. For the 4.7 of course. I had them on for about a week and the exhaust marked the leaky one perfect for machining.
Real Horsepower
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