What r the best longtube headers in horsepower, torque? I am leaning towards pacesetter, but I would like some input. Thanx

 

First... do a search before you ask. You will find a TON of info on headers and what are good ones.

Second... Pacesetter seem to be the most popular on this site. Easy installation. Awsome plug access. Thick flange. Slip fit y-pipe. Go with the coated ones.

 

pacesetters all the way, just put some on my friends 02 ss and they were simple.

 

1 3/4 stepped to 1 7/8 Kooks Stainless Steal Here...Nothing better in my opinion..

 

I picked up a set of Jet Hot LT's last summer and couldn't be happier. They fit like a glove (then again I also have an aftermarket kmember) and all the welds were top notch.

Basically they're the same design as the Hooker's except for having thicker flanges (that's a good thing) and from what I hear, are also made of a heavier gauge tubing then the hooker's since they weigh more. Whether or not that's true, I cant say 'cause I've never weighed the hooker's.

Expect to loose a bit of torque on the low end (compared to shorties) but you shoud pick up a noticible amount HP at 3500 and up.

Honestly though, unless you plan on making 450+ at the wheels, I'd stick with shorties. They're easier to install, have more ground clearance and most (not all) already come with a ypipe.

( I had no trouble hitting 350 N/A RWHP and 500+ on the bottle using edelbrock shorties - yup, the same ones's EVERYBODY likes to put down

If on the other hand, you insist on going LT, I'd reccomend Jet Hot.

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I'm in the process of installing my Pacesetter ceramic coated long tubes right now. Out of the box, they appear to be a very good quality header and you have the option to get them with AIR and EGR fittings as I did if you are trying to keep the car as emissions friendly as possible. The only con about the header is the bolts and gaskets they supply. For that, I am going to use Fel-Pro 1406 gaskets sprayed with copper gasket adhesive and ARP 1" stainless header bolts. A search will net you numerous posts about headers, brands, power gains, installation, ect.

 

similiar question im thinkin of gettin pacesetter but idk if its alil overkill, because i only plan on boltons with this car until way down the road a possible motor swap, is it still worth it for the pacesetters or just go mid/shorty route to gain the extra torque? thx guys

 

I'm getting ready to order the stainless Kooks 1 3/4 stepped to 1 7/8...I researched this alot and they seem to be the best out there...even if they are a little pricey...

--Alan

 

I think 1 7/8 header's are a little much for a "bolt-on" car

I still say a good set of shorties is all he needs for what his goals are.

 

I'm answering the question posed by the originator of this thread and there's no mention of his car being a bolt on car...no need for the He was asking what the best headers were and thats a broad statement...I think Kooks makes a great header and you can get them in the 1 3/4 only and the stepped. To the guy who came in in the middle wanting header advice for a bolt on car, then a 1 3/4 shorty would do the trick. Geez...

--Alan