Stainless Steel Shorty Header

The JBA Performance 1626SJS shorty header represents a significant performance upgrade for your vehicle. Constructed from mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing and featuring JBA’s proprietary Firecone collector, this header is built for durability and optimal performance. The header specifications include a 1.625-inch primary tubing diameter, a 2.5-inch collector port diameter, and a 0.059-inch tube wall thickness. It features 3/8-inch thick machined flanges with oversized exhaust ports and comes with a metallic ceramic coating in a semi-gloss grey finish. The package includes gaskets and mounting hardware for a professional, no-leak installation, and it features factory-style emission connections. This header has a CARB EO Number: D-57-48, making it 50-state legal when installed according to the manufacturer's guide and instructions. This JBA Performance shorty header is specifically designed for the 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar models equipped with the 4.6L V8 engine. The Header Fitment Note indicates that applications are based on original engine and cylinder head port centerlines, and raised port cylinder heads may cause installation issues.