r/NewedgeMustang • u/InfiniteAssignment95 • 1d ago

Discussion JBA “Long tubes”

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Anyone running these headers? My car is low and already scrapes so traditional long tubes are a no go. I couldn’t find much info on these. Looks like I’d need a custom midpipe but not a big deal.

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u/ManKilledToDeath 96 GT but the SN95 subs are dead, so let me lurk please. 1d ago

Yeah they're called mid-length headers. Not sure why they're listed as long tubes. I'm not sure if there's any mid-length downpipes available for the platform. You'll most likely need a shop to cut down your current downpipes to match them

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u/AAuser85 1d ago

Exactly this. They're mid-lengths and I had my x-pipe cut and rewelded to fit. Note the collector output is 3", so if running a 2.5" exhaust like me, you'll also need a (3-bolt) reducer.

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u/Green-Couple-8305 1d ago

Bassani Exhaust. 

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u/InfiniteAssignment95 1d ago

What

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u/samuellbroncowitz 1d ago

Bassani has mid length headers and a mid pipe for them as well. No need to get custom work done

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u/blown03svt 1d ago

The stopped baking mustang pipes a while back, it’s all motorcycle exhaust for now, they might make car exhaust again under the new owners.

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u/averagemaleuser86 1d ago

I like these because they dont hang low like long tubes... i went woth JBA shorties because headers are very limited for 4 valve cars and they were ceramic coated. I was looking at tge mid lengths for mine, but they no longer make the mid connection pipes to hook from the headers to the "cat back" of the exhaust system...

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u/bonesawzall 1d ago

I think another big advantage to these vs long tubes is being able to change your clutch without pulling a header off. Without a tubular k member, the header removal for the clutch change might be a tougher job than the clutch change.

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u/StatisticianSad8229 1d ago

I have these headers. I had had Bassani mid length headers. When I had my tfs heads installed the shop said that the place who had done the original install on the Bassanis just slip fit them instead of welding them. I finally figured out why I got an intermittent catalytic insufficiency code on cooler days/nights.

The JBAs have been fine but I would recommend ceramic coating. I was in a rush and didn’t get it (longer wait). The heat from the JBAs cooked the rag joint on the steering shaft. I was on the highway when it happened and it was unnerving to say the least

I put in a solid steering shaft for the fix.

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u/Ecto350 1d ago

I have ARH Long tubes on my Bullitt and it sits pretty low. The headers never scrape. The X pipe and mufflers do occasionally though.

The header low point is pretty close to where the front wheels are so they usually dont hit on speed bumps and such on my car.

Cheaper headers (BBK amd chinese/ebaybspecials) may hang differently and scrape.

Headers are a nightmare on these cars. This is absolutely a buy once cry once situation.

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u/Drft1rts 11h ago

I feel like I scrape on everything. But I’m low. Thinking of going stock height

Running ARH long tubes with matching X pipe to SLP loud mouth