anyone add headers to their 3.8 jk? Opinions please
04-28-2012, 11:55 AM
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anyone add headers to their 3.8 jk? Opinions please
I have k&n intake, dynoamax exhaust and Hypertech tuner, 35" tires and 5.13 gears,auto trans, still a dog that struggles pulling an inclosed dirt bike trailer, I see there are headers available now from rugged ridge and a few others, would this make an noticable improvement?
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04-28-2012, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by storch
I have k&n intake, dynoamax exhaust and Hypertech tuner, 35" tires and 5.13 gears,auto trans, still a dog that struggles pulling an inclosed dirt bike trailer, I see there are headers available now from rugged ridge and a few others, would this make an noticable improvement?
Wish I had the new motor
Wish I had the new motor
04-28-2012, 11:01 PM
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I had added headers to a 5.3liter Avalanche. It added some boost in performance. I doubt you will notice much with the engine much smaller than my old 5.3. THe sounds will improve. The exhaust does a lot but the completion to the system is when you add the headers.
I have k&n intake, dynoamax exhaust and Hypertech tuner, 35" tires and 5.13 gears,auto trans, still a dog that struggles pulling an inclosed dirt bike trailer, I see there are headers available now from rugged ridge and a few others, would this make an noticable improvement?
Wish I had the new motor
Wish I had the new motor
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04-30-2012, 12:56 PM
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I think the new Hypertech programer will work with short & Long Tube Header's, an the Viper Throttle . Atleast that is what their info say's.
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04-30-2012, 01:03 PM
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I have k&n intake, dynoamax exhaust and Hypertech tuner, 35" tires and 5.13 gears,auto trans, still a dog that struggles pulling an inclosed dirt bike trailer, I see there are headers available now from rugged ridge and a few others, would this make an noticable improvement?
Wish I had the new motor
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I put the Long Tubes from RIPP and the their programmer (Diablo Sport). I did see some improvment but it was still not enough.
I put the Ripp SC in and WOW am I ever glad I did. If I had it to do again I would skip the Headers and just go SC.
04-30-2012, 02:56 PM
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X2!! Installed a RIPP SC last Fall and all I can say is WOW! 
MAJOR improvement.
Makes all other mods looks like a waste of time and money when it comes to power/$$. However, it is a huge hunk of $$ to drop. I tow a 6'x10' open trailer (loaded with anything & everything) and it no longer struggles to keep highway speeds.
RIPP makes long-tube headers which can be used alone or with the SC. The Diablo programmer that came with my SC has a tune for the long-tube headers. Maybe, someday...I'll put those on also.
MAJOR improvement. Makes all other mods looks like a waste of time and money when it comes to power/$$. However, it is a huge hunk of $$ to drop. I tow a 6'x10' open trailer (loaded with anything & everything) and it no longer struggles to keep highway speeds.
RIPP makes long-tube headers which can be used alone or with the SC. The Diablo programmer that came with my SC has a tune for the long-tube headers. Maybe, someday...I'll put those on also.