Installation Time
(approx) a Day
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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Hey, guys. Justin with americantrucks.com and today, we're gonna be taking a closer look at the JBA 1-5/8 inch Shorty Headers available for 2019 and newer 5.7 RAM at home. Now, you should be checking out the JBA options for your HEMI. If you're looking for an easier-to-install and more affordable alternative to a full-blown long tube header that will still deliver a slight change to your exhaust note, along with minor performance gains. And maybe best of all, rid your HEMI of those rusty stock manifolds that are prone to warping, and cracking, and breaking off those bolts in the head.So, on the surface, the big features when installing a shorty header like this will be the slight change to your exhaust note, along with minimal gains to both horsepower and torque. Now, you'll notice I'm saying words like slight or minimal. Well, that's because the benefits with the shorty header are limited to what you might see with a full-blown long tube. But on the other hand, those long tubes are at least double the price of a shorty and are way more difficult to install. So, certainly, something to consider there.Now, one of the biggest features really isn't a feature at all, but it's one that HEMI owners can appreciate and that is ridding your RAM of those crappy OE manifolds, which have been notorious to warp and crack. Causing an annoying exhaust leak for one, but also, in some extreme cases, even snapping those manifold bolts off in the head, which, let's face it, is never a good time.Now, your construction is gonna consist of quality materials here with JBA, including the 100% stainless steel build for things like your one-and-five-eighths inch mandrel bent primaries. You got a two-and-a-half inch collector down here, featuring JBAs proprietary fire-cone design in place to help increase scavenging. And then, finally, guys, you're gonna be looking at the three-eighths inch laser cut flange that, unlike the stocker, is not going to warp or crack on you over the years.Now, the headers are gonna feature that natural finish, as you can see, there's no heat coating or anything like that. It's gonna help keep the cost down for one, and this should color up nicely after a few heat cycles. Finally, guys, as you can see, JBA also kicks in some exhaust manifold gaskets here. They also kick in some nice Grade A hardware. That's a biggie here, and that's gonna make a nice upgrade for the stock manifold bolts.Price point for the natural finish JBAs. They're gonna land in that, I would say, low $800 range, which does put them just above the BBK options, which are kinda your entry level option. But they're not nearly as expensive as the AFE or the Kooks options, which can be $1,000 to $2,000. So, again, a middle-of-the-road option, quality materials. That's really what you wanna see here with that stainless steel build and relatively affordable overall. Especially when you're price comparing these to a full-blown long tube header.Now, the site's gonna call this a two out of three wrenches on the difficulty meter, and I would say leave yourself a full day to get this one knocked out, and certainly, pack your patience. But, wrapping things up here, guys, again, if you are looking to prevent a future problem with those factory manifolds, while adding a little bit more sound and a little bit more power at the same time. Then, you should definitely consider a set of shorty headers from JBA, available right here at americantrucks.com.
Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Brand | JBA |
Headers Type | Shorty Headers |
Header Primary Size | 1.50-1.75 Inch |
Header Collector Size | 2.50 Inch |
Header Finish | Raw |
Better Engine Performance. If you want to get the most out of your vehicle’s engine, then install these Natural 1-5/8-Inch Shorty Headers. These products make a powerful addition to your truck since they are built with thicker collector domes and oversized exhaust ports that improve the airflow to your engine. This results in greater horsepower and torque as well as quicker throttle response.
High-Performance Sound. Equipping your vehicle with these shorty headers will let it deliver a high-performance sound. With their mandrel-bent primary tubes and less restrictive header style, your truck is able to exhibit excellent driving performance and better sound quality.
Made of Stainless Steel. These shorty headers are guaranteed not to distort or warp since they are made of durable stainless steel. Aside from its great resistance against rust, this material is known for its endurance in extreme temperatures. Furthermore, these shorty headers help enhance your engine compartment’s aesthetics with their natural finish.
Application. These Natural 1-5/8-Inch Shorty Headers are created to fit 2019-2024 5.7L RAM 1500 models, except for 2019+ RAM 1500 Classics.
Fitment:
JBA 1961S-3
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Installation Info
Installation Time
(approx) a Day
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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