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Old May 15, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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Who makes the best set of shorty headers?
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Old May 15, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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Unless you are going with mid-lengths i.e. Mac's don't bother. The shorty headers gain nothing over stock manifolds. Your money would be better spent on other mods...

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I plan on turboing so I need some headers that will work with my turbo.
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With an A4 Convertible my header choice was very limiting.

NONE or Shorties.

Yes you'll hear over and over that shorties are not worth anything in performance, but they sure look A LOT nicer than rusty heavy ugly manifolds.

I bought JBA's hopefully get them installed this weekend.
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JBA

The header has a great finish, all the gaskets and bolts that you need come with the kit. Install should be fairly easy as well.

As for the turbo. What route are you planning on going. Are you getting a kit? Are you going for a custom job. If you are going custom, where are you planning on putting the turbos?
I have been dreaming about the same thing lately.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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In that case, I would go with the JBA's as well. I would however get them Jet Hot 2000 coated since you are going with the turbo setup. I would have all exhaust tubing prior to the turbo coated this way...

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I plan on getting LS1 Motorsports single turbo kit.
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