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Bill F · 02-19-2012, 09:29 PM

Great info, thanks. Didn't you say earlier you were thinking about swapping your shorties for LT's? Still looking to get rif of your shorties? If so, shoot me a PM. I might be interested.

Ventmaster · 02-20-2012, 07:10 PM

Getting a used set may be your only option- I believe JBA has dropped the V6 Camaro shorty from their line-up.

Of course if you find a retailer with a set, demand a discount- "They've been discontinued, ya know!"

AUS10BMX · 02-20-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm really happy with my JBA axleback exhaust. I really wanna look into getting some headers next and will probably go this rout.

I like the fact a tune isn't involved in these, and I really don't have any future plans to get Trifecta.

Excluding the CEL some people had, how does everyone like them?

Ventmaster · 02-20-2012, 11:28 PM

Yes, since I was able to cure my leak I've been pleased with the JBA's.

They are longer than the other short headers- you have to cut 8-9'' off the stock midpipe to make room. But they still maintain the cat in its stock location.
I got the silver ceramic coated a year ago and they still look brand new.
Shorty's also have a unique sound that some people prefer.

I'm hoping to pair them up with a set of Solo hi-flo cats next week, and if I run into leak issues again I may not be as complimentary...but I'm hoping for some more power combined with impressive sound.

bee sting · 02-21-2012, 04:36 AM

I love the sound of mine . I did a before and after sound clip on youtube for people to compare . Much deeper tone after the install.

chevy 3 · 02-21-2012, 05:44 AM

I have these jba shortys and love them. I had to use jp weld to form a gaskit. No leaks in a year and no cell.still might go to long tubes I want the hp gains

2010 4 DW · 02-21-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Getting a used set may be your only option- I believe JBA has dropped the V6 Camaro shorty from their line-up.

Of course if you find a retailer with a set, demand a discount- "They've been discontinued, ya know!"

JBA still offers their shorty headers for the V8 & V6 and would not discontinue those parts. I called and they said they stock tons on the shelf with NO back orders.

Midlife Crisis · 02-21-2012, 06:17 PM

I have JBA shorties for about a year and half. I got a cell about a few weeks after install P290 I think cleared it came back a few thousand miles later cleared it again never got it again.
Check for leaks at the flange several times never found anything. Love the sound of them.

markgws6 · 06-25-2012, 12:57 PM

I'm waking this thread up.

For the people that had the CEL come on, how many did it go off eventually and did you have an aftermarket cat-back installed or stock exhaust/mufflers?

I just want to get as much info as I can before calling the shop back and telling them I'll wait it out...Also how many had put a tune in place and did not have the issue come back?

02-19-2012, 09:29 PM	#57
Bill F Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS 2005 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 351 View My Garage	Great info, thanks. Didn't you say earlier you were thinking about swapping your shorties for LT's? Still looking to get rif of your shorties? If so, shoot me a PM. I might be interested. __________________ *TEAM LLT* VMaxx TB, MRT v1, Roto Fab CAI, Custom Painted Bowties, DT Headers(On order!)

02-21-2012, 04:36 AM	#61
bee sting Drives: 1997 30th Ann. Z28 & 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 1,933 View My Garage	I love the sound of mine . I did a before and after sound clip on youtube for people to compare . Much deeper tone after the install. __________________

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02-20-2012, 07:10 PM	#58
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Getting a used set may be your only option- I believe JBA has dropped the V6 Camaro shorty from their line-up. Of course if you find a retailer with a set, demand a discount- "They've been discontinued, ya know!"

02-20-2012, 07:33 PM	#59
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	I'm really happy with my JBA axleback exhaust. I really wanna look into getting some headers next and will probably go this rout. I like the fact a tune isn't involved in these, and I really don't have any future plans to get Trifecta. Excluding the CEL some people had, how does everyone like them?

02-20-2012, 11:28 PM	#60
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Yes, since I was able to cure my leak I've been pleased with the JBA's. They are longer than the other short headers- you have to cut 8-9'' off the stock midpipe to make room. But they still maintain the cat in its stock location. I got the silver ceramic coated a year ago and they still look brand new. Shorty's also have a unique sound that some people prefer. I'm hoping to pair them up with a set of Solo hi-flo cats next week, and if I run into leak issues again I may not be as complimentary...but I'm hoping for some more power combined with impressive sound.

02-21-2012, 05:44 AM	#62
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	I have these jba shortys and love them. I had to use jp weld to form a gaskit. No leaks in a year and no cell.still might go to long tubes I want the hp gains

02-21-2012, 06:17 PM	#64
Midlife Crisis Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 58	I have JBA shorties for about a year and half. I got a cell about a few weeks after install P290 I think cleared it came back a few thousand miles later cleared it again never got it again. Check for leaks at the flange several times never found anything. Love the sound of them.

06-25-2012, 12:57 PM	#65
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	I'm waking this thread up. For the people that had the CEL come on, how many did it go off eventually and did you have an aftermarket cat-back installed or stock exhaust/mufflers? I just want to get as much info as I can before calling the shop back and telling them I'll wait it out...Also how many had put a tune in place and did not have the issue come back?