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headers or tires????

i got a offer tonight on a set of chrome jba headers, shipped for a great price, also included was a free set of JBA plug wires. trouble is i have been saving some money for some new 33s.

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JBA Chrome headers and Plug wires?

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Maxxis Buckshot Mudders?

 
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It is a lot of work to install the JBA headers, if that matters to you.
 
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how good is this deal on the headers, because i have read a number of post on a few forums that all say the headers are nice but not enough of an upgrade for the price. i think most of them were in a 3.0 forum so it may be nicer for you... but i still say tires
 
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It is a lot of work to install the JBA headers, if that matters to you.

i know it is but, the price is low.

im sure i can get them installed just wont be easy.
 
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I say tires but thats just my opinion. What advantages will the headers give you? A couple horsepower? Tires would be my choice.
 
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sell me the headers and get the tires
 
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bob have you seen mpg improvements with the headers?
 
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I say if you planned on getting headers and you can get them for a price, get the headers. I could have bought an ECTED for a good price awhile back but I chose to get my lift instead, and it would have been nice to have saved that extra $200 when I had the chance.
 
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i say get the headers because im not a fan of maxxis mud tires.
 
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Never pass up a good deal....the regret will eat your heart and spit it in your eye for years to come....
 
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thanks guys i dont think im gonna pass up this offer.
 
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Good man! If possible, get before and after dyno run. I'd LOVE to see the difference. Heck I'd chip in if it costs money.
 
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I say go for the headers Zach, if there's still a good amount of tread on those tires, the 33's can wait
 
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Originally Posted by Shalafi49
Good man! If possible, get before and after dyno run. I'd LOVE to see the difference. Heck I'd chip in if it costs money.
i wish i had a dyno close by but i dont know of one. otherwise i would.


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I say go for the headers Zach, if there's still a good amount of tread on those tires, the 33's can wait
plenty of tread left on my tires now. just kinda wanted to get some rubber on my new wheels.
 
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John, that was said by Adam Savage of Mythbusters :) One of my favorite quotes EVER.
 
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bob have you seen mpg improvements with the headers?
I haven't done a long trip with the headers yet but I don't expect a dramatic improvement in fuel economy. I like the JBAs - they are very well made and add some power. To give you a point of reference, I would say that it's likely that your Bama Chips mod added more go for about the same money and about 1/100th the amount of effort.
 
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Zach man! You can still get the good deal on the tires man!

33*11.50*16 for $520 shipped out the door to you
33*12.50*16 for $585 shipped out the door to you
35*12.50*16 for $590 shipped out the door to you

Basically anytime you want the deal let me know and I will call the guys for you! Later man
 
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Originally Posted by BlkTremor02
Zach man! You can still get the good deal on the tires man!

33*11.50*16 for $520 shipped out the door to you
33*12.50*16 for $585 shipped out the door to you
35*12.50*16 for $590 shipped out the door to you

Basically anytime you want the deal let me know and I will call the guys for you! Later man

ya that is why i think i am going to go with the headers, this is will only hapen once... tires i can count on you fro good priceing! thanks Brian!
 
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Originally Posted by BlkTremor02
Zach man! You can still get the good deal on the tires man!

33*11.50*16 for $520 shipped out the door to you
33*12.50*16 for $585 shipped out the door to you
35*12.50*16 for $590 shipped out the door to you

Basically anytime you want the deal let me know and I will call the guys for you! Later man
he has 15x10's in the garage Brian so do price checks agian!
 
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GET TIRES OR AM COMING DOWN THERE AND SMACKING YOU LITTLE BROTHER!!!!!!
 
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32*11.50*15.....$470 shipped to your door
33*12.50*15.....$500 shipped to your door
35*12.50*15.....$595 shipped to your door
 
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zach, i dont know... ill think about it all day today.
 
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^^^^^^^^^^^ look at the 33's $500 to your door come on now!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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brian i sent a PM...
 
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Ok..I have a question..do you have a buyer for your current wheel/tire setup? If you do is the price enough to buy the JBAs?
 


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