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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 03:27 AM
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Ok im looking to find the best source for buying my new header an my only criteria is that it must not have any issues with the O2 sensor placement and that its not outrageously priced so please all opinions an suggestions are welcome.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by JeeperCreeper69
Ok im looking to find the best source for buying my new header an my only criteria is that it must not have any issues with the O2 sensor placement and that its not outrageously priced so please all opinions an suggestions are welcome.
i've been looking at this one for mine. but i do have an 89.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PACES...item4840d050ef
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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That looks like a nice set for your 89 bro but im almost positive it wont work for a 97
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JeeperCreeper69
That looks like a nice set for your 89 bro but im almost positive it wont work for a 97
It's not really all that hard . . .
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Here is where I got mine. Havent installed it yet but from what I have read they are good headers for the money....


http://www.ineedparts.com/index.php?...oduct_id=15343
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Ok so those are deff going to be taken into consideration. Any out there that are designed for better flow/ improve performance in some manner?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Pacesetters. Sick design, good scavenging.
On a budget I got an APN. It's basically a Banks or gibson clone for cheaper. it's been 4 years and I Love it, and it added a bit of a warble to the idle.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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borala headders
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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APN Header.

Great value, great quality, great warranty, quick shipping. Best purchase for a header.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Are any of the aftermarket headers California smog compliant?

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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borala headders


I will agree!
When it comes to Jeeps and part's i always live off the quote "You get what you pay for"

My 97 has a K&N Intake, Ceramic coated borla headers, Mallory coil, needed an engine so 4.6 stroker....

When i upgrade or replace i always go with quality and most of all 100% proven parts.

When you find something that's cheap...Well, there is a reason why it's so cheap! They most likely mass produced it in china with some cheap a$$ metal/parts! That is not to say the quality, proven stuff is not made in china but they use quality parts/metals.

Just my $0.02
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Get the APN header its cheap has lifetime warrenty and is same as the banks. I have one and am loving it.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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I will agree!
When it comes to Jeeps and part's i always live off the quote "You get what you pay for"

My 97 has a K&N Intake, Ceramic coated borla headers, Mallory coil, needed an engine so 4.6 stroker....

When i upgrade or replace i always go with quality and most of all 100% proven parts.

When you find something that's cheap...Well, there is a reason why it's so cheap! They most likely mass produced it in china with some cheap a$$ metal/parts! That is not to say the quality, proven stuff is not made in china but they use quality parts/metals.

Just my $0.02
I appreciate your point but I did at no point say "cheap", outrageously priced is what I said but I understand if I didn't clarify well enough so allow me. By outrageous I mean over 500.00 but anyways you have a valid opinion.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Geck_87Laredo
I will agree!
When it comes to Jeeps and part's i always live off the quote "You get what you pay for"

My 97 has a K&N Intake, Ceramic coated borla headers, Mallory coil, needed an engine so 4.6 stroker....

When i upgrade or replace i always go with quality and most of all 100% proven parts.

When you find something that's cheap...Well, there is a reason why it's so cheap! They most likely mass produced it in china with some cheap a$$ metal/parts! That is not to say the quality, proven stuff is not made in china but they use quality parts/metals.

Just my $0.02
I'm pretty sure just because something is expensive doesn't mean it's better. I mean, come on, it's a header. Either it's built well (which I know for a FACT the APN header is exactly as advertised in terms of material and construction) or it's crap. Usually crap is easy to spot, and many times I've paid top dollar for something that ended up being crap.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JeeperCreeper69
I appreciate your point but I did at no point say "cheap", outrageously priced is what I said but I understand if I didn't clarify well enough so allow me. By outrageous I mean over 500.00 but anyways you have a valid opinion.
Get the friggin APN header, follow my write-up for a header swap in the how-to section, and enjoy a beer afterwards.
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