Re: JBA header info

From: W. Jack Hilton III (hemi@mindspring.com)
Date: Tue Jul 14 1998 - 20:03:49 EDT


Do you think they are gonna want to examine the engine compartment to see
what you have ? Not to be a smart ass , but as long as there isn't blatent
proof , I wouldn't worry about it .

At 07:29 PM 7/14/1998 -0400, you wrote:
>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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