Best Long Tuber Headers in terms of installation ease, and fitment for 98 Camaro?
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Best Long Tuber Headers in terms of installation ease, and fitment for 98 Camaro?
Got my LS6 intake manifold, and my headers that I got fell through, so now that I'm looking for another set, I'm wondering which long tubes do you guys say have the easiest install/best fitment for these cars? Exhaust wise the only other modification is a 3 inch borla adjustable catback.
These are the last parts I'm buying before I get the car tuned finally and will be done with the mods.
Basically want to know if there's a brand I should go with from the install perspective because as far as I'm concerned the power gain differences from slp, to pacesetter, etc are to small to warrant any concern on a regular bolt on car. I mean, I've installed ebay headers on other cars that were a pain to install, then some that were easy as hell to do. And the same seems to have gone for namebrand headers. I installed a set of pacesetters on my 3 valve mustang, and after changing the exhaust setup on it, went with some ebay headers and they were a piece of cake to install in comparison to the pacesetters.
These are the last parts I'm buying before I get the car tuned finally and will be done with the mods.
Basically want to know if there's a brand I should go with from the install perspective because as far as I'm concerned the power gain differences from slp, to pacesetter, etc are to small to warrant any concern on a regular bolt on car. I mean, I've installed ebay headers on other cars that were a pain to install, then some that were easy as hell to do. And the same seems to have gone for namebrand headers. I installed a set of pacesetters on my 3 valve mustang, and after changing the exhaust setup on it, went with some ebay headers and they were a piece of cake to install in comparison to the pacesetters.
Last edited by SSkull; 10-10-2010 at 04:11 AM.
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As far as the best header for installation I'm not sure which personally. I know I have installed pacesetters and they were a pain plus I didn't like how close they came to the floorboard. I have installed several sets of Hooker headers (including my car) and they have all gone smooth as silk. I've read on here that Kooks fit great but don't have any experience with those. Of course, I have heard good and bad reviews on all types more on some than other's. Most places weld these up on a jig, but that still doesn't eliminate a possible minor screw up. The jig may be right, but the welder might be in a bad mood or half *** the job so it can be off by just enough to **** you off. It's hit or miss on all IMO. I've had the most success and satisfaction with the Hookers so that's my vote.
This is just my opinion and there will be many more from others as well. Ultimately the decision is yours.
This is just my opinion and there will be many more from others as well. Ultimately the decision is yours.
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I've installed every header on the market available for LS engines.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
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I've installed every header on the market available for LS engines.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
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I've installed every header on the market available for LS engines.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
The BBKs I installed on my 2000 SS were pretty easy too. I didnt have to remove the steering shaft on mine either, they slid right in.
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I've installed every header on the market available for LS engines.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
-MACs are the "easiest" period
-Pacesetters are the easiest longtube. On 98-99 cars, the steering knuckle doesn't have to be removed. On newer cause it does, and they slip right in.
-Kooks and Hookers are a pain in the ***, have to unbolt motor mount, jack motor up, etc.
And since when does someone need to remove a steering knuckle to install headers?
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Ive heard nothing but good things about the ARH's from people that have actually installed them. I have hookers and didnt have any problems installing them. The hookers tuck really nice, but i do have problems with stock motor mounts and the one side hitting the floor board when the converter locks and im getting on it a little bit. I also have a buddy with pacesetters... quality headers for the price. Just my two cents