JBA cat-back (and headers) Group Buy! - Page 2

ironranger · 07-04-2007, 01:14 AM

How easy is the install once the oem exhaust is removed? Is there a lot of welding?

Any HP or MPG gains?

BamBam26 · 07-04-2007, 06:37 AM

I see there are slip joints ion it, will they need to be welded or do you have the U shaped pipe clamps included. I ask because I would like to install myself.

**FJoel** · 07-05-2007, 02:02 AM

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ironranger previously said:

How easy is the install once the oem exhaust is removed? Is there a lot of welding?

Any HP or MPG gains?

Tack welding is recommended, but I personally have never tack welded slip joints. I am no exhaust expert though. Usually the pipe clamps suffice on their own, in my opinion. Instructions are below for your review

I am sure if you own some WD-40 and an array of wrenches you could likely pull this off. If it is your first exhaust fitting leave some extra time to ponder. The first one I did was my TRD and it was fairly simple. Bolts on. After that my buddy and I got brave and did a full Downey system on his 90 4Runner. That is a very involved generic kit that requires many custom cuts. Like anything, if you follow the directions and give yourself some time to understand any thing that isn't clear in them you'll enjoy the install a lot more.

As for the HP and MPG, generally you will see this with any less restrictive exhaust. As for how much I can't say. Perhaps the forum has testimonials or dyno pulls but I don't know of them off hand. JBA has done no formal dyno test as yet, but they know how to design exhausts. Here is their dyno page, only the Tundra is shown... JBA Dyno Information

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BamBam26 previously said:

I see there are slip joints ion it, will they need to be welded or do you have the U shaped pipe clamps included. I ask because I would like to install myself.

JBA FJ Cruiser exhaust installation

Pipe clamps are included as per the above link

Cheers

BamBam26 · 07-05-2007, 06:15 AM

Thanks for the update...

**Swingshiftworker** · 07-10-2007, 04:33 PM

I don't want to screw up this group buy, but I've decided against installing the JBA silver ceramic headers and stainless steel cat-back exhaust (which are still new & in the box) that I bought in the last group buy and am selling them instead. I already have a buyer for the headers (but am taking names pending receipt of payment) and the cat-back is still available.

Check out my ad in the "For Sale" Forum and PM me if you're interested: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...s-exhaust.html

Thanks!

Update 8/5/07: JBA Cat-back sold today!

**FJoel** · 07-19-2007, 09:22 PM

Offer ends August 1st.

**6MMFJ** · 07-28-2007, 06:57 PM

If anyone is on the fence for this buy having just had mine installed yesterday you definately need to go for it! Headers, Catback, and CAI all at the same time make a huge difference. I got all of this done by a shop for only $360. I opted for the shop install because of the exhaust fitting & welding for the headers. Anyway big gains on accleration both low2 and high ends.

**FJoel** · 08-02-2007, 07:20 AM

I don't know if we have enough to justify this guys, but I will find out asap. If anyone is on the fence here's your last chance!

**FJoel** · 08-02-2007, 10:00 AM

Okay so we are good to go. As soon as you can get me your payments I'll get your exhausts (and ones set of headers) rolling!

Thanks

ironranger · 08-03-2007, 12:36 AM

I"m on the fence. Still need more buyers to get the discount? I could maybe get you the cash pay-pal'd by Saturday afternoon.