Ok, so i am doing it. getting headers. I cant quite afford kooks and get them coated...that would cost clost to 2 grand. I have heard alot of people here are using the pacesetters. is there any reason why i shouldnt? Is the performance different between the other brands? Perforamnce is my main goal.

How about ground clearnce? Major issue for me. The car is lowered.

also, how sexy loud is the car going to be with no cats and my SLP dual/dual muffler? Not too raspy i hope.

Just looking for some feedback and/or opinions.

Thanks all,
Justin

 

i dont think performance will change much between brands. ground clearance is great with pacesetters

 

agreed....assuming identical sized primaries and collectors...the gains should be identical.

sound should be reasonable...you can always stick a bullet muffler behind the Ypipe to tone rasp down a little bit...it helps and doesn't hinder flow much

 

i just dont want a tin can sound. but loud is good. i want the in-laws to hear me coming. :-)

do i need new header bolts, or can i re-used my old ones?

 

IMO your best bet for header bolts would be stainless 1" ARP with the 5/16" head w/ Felpro gaskets.

 

The hardware Pacesetter supplies (bolts and gaskets) is junk. Upgrade to some better gaskets and locking header bolts.

 

note taken. thanks.

anyone know the best place to get them? So far ls1speed.com has the best prices. and free shipping.

 

my cruisin buddy has pacesetter LTs on a 2002 trans am which is lowered at least 1.5" and he hasnt had any issues. pacesetters tuck up nicely, my LT1 longtubes even cleared a floor hoist to my surprise.

 

How bad is the install on this? can i do it in my driveway? ive heard of people having to lift the motor ot fit them in? How high will i need to get the car off of the ground?

 

it appears ARP only makes a stud kit for LS1's? at $100 a set, go with the stage 8 bolts on LS1speed

 

I dont what my S*** loosening up though. dont like rattles. are the stage 8 bolts good? im getting into uncharted territory for me, so i know nothing of headers and such.

 

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/243722/11

this write up should help you out.

 

if you can afford the extra cash, go with the ARP's. the bad thing i noticed w/ stage 8's, was when you had the bolts nice and tight, you would sometimes have to back them off to get the locks on. thats why i got rid of mine

 

hmmm...looks like i'll need beer.

 

my buddy did it in a weekend by himself. said it was easy. make sure you get some PB blaster, its a life saver. I honestly dont know how difficult an LS1 is, i know they are easier than LT1s. when i did my LT1 though i found it a LOT eaiser to unmount the engine and get it out of the way than try to stuff the headers through and mar the coating up.

edit: if you dont want bolts loosening up, get some breslin lockers. thats what i have, they are expensive but worth the piece of mind IMO.