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Old 03-16-2011, 04:30 AM
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Hi guys, im new to this forum stuff. I really want to install some headers on my 04 5.4 lariat. I have herd mixed reviews about doing this and shorty headers are not much gain. i know our heavy trucks are not breaking and speed records but have you guys installed a pair and found the results to be worth it? i was looking into banks torque tubes or jba's? I already have AEM intake, airaid spacer, accel super coil packs, E3 plugs, bullet performance exhaust.

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I had the jba shorty headers on my 86 and They worked fine, Planning on putting a set on my 05 when I get some extra money.
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I'd try the search function and gather opinions already posted. You're correct on the shorties; not much gain, but easy to install. They make great replacements to a stock header, but don't expect anything else.

Long tube headers are a good improvement over stock for sure, but would require a complete exhaust upgrade (mufflers, etc) to gain their maximum potential. You'd also want to add a cold air intake and a programmer as well to utilize the free flowing exhaust you just added.
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Thanks guys for your input, and ill check around this forum for results on this topic. you have been much help.
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search stainless works on the forum they make good products for our trucks
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will do thanks Jake



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