Re: JBA header info

From: Jon Steiger (stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu)
Date: Tue Jul 14 1998 - 19:29:08 EDT


At 06:53 PM 7/14/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Chris lang wrote:
>>
>> No one ever mentioned this but do these headers include the bolts and
>> gaskets?
>
> Folks, check out http://www.jbaheaders.com and most of the basic kit/
>application/warranty information should be made clear.
>
> It appears that the "Truck" headers are not covered under the lifetime
>warranty, but are pro-rated. The application chart doesn't make a clear
>distinction between the automotive and truck headers, so this may be something
>to call the factory about.
>

  Yep, I was checkin' that out last night. I was pretty dissapointed;
I wonder why JBA took that tack? Automotive headers have a lifetime
warrantee, but the truck headers are only covered for 100% for a
couple of years, and every couple of years, the percentage goes down
and down until it ends up at about 23% or so after 6 years. Just
because its going to be on a truck? What gives? They call it a
"lifetime warrantee" and I guess it is, but its got a 70% deductible.

  Also, I noticed that their warrantee is null and void if you race,
have nitrous oxide, or a whole list of other things. Strange. Do
they expect their headers to not be able to withstand the additional
stress of racing? Why else would we want 'em? :-)

  So anyway, I was thinkin' about getting in on that deal, but after
checking out their site I'm not so sure now. (Sorry, I don't mean
to throw any cold water on anyone or the deal; I haven't completely
ruled out the JBA's myself, but there are some inconsistencies and
questions that arise...)

                                               -Jon-

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