98blueSS420

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Just as the title states, thinkin bout getting some pacesetters, to replace my flowtechs. I'm pretty sure that the drivers side flange is warped, because in 10k miles, I have had to reseal the drivers side 3 times. It keeps leaking in the same exact spot, too.

I have heard alot of good input about the pacesetters...any fit issues? I was thinking about going with the 1 3/4 coated ones. Do they come with collector flanges? Are the manifold gaskets that come with them any good? Does anybody know where the cheapest site online is to buy pacesetter coated headers? (If the site is not a ls1tech sponsor, PLEASE pm me!)

supersick99z

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I love my pacesetters. Never had a problem in 40k miles except blew a gasket then I replaced them with the metal style gaskets and all has been good since

skopers3

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I've had mine for two yars nad no issues other than a couple little specs of surface rust. Fitment is GREAT. Both sides went in with no problems.

Do NOT put the Pacestter factory gaskets in with them!! They blow. Literally. Mine were shot in six different places in a few months. Get Some GM MLS (Multi layered steel) gaskets. Most sellers off them with the headers.

Texas Speed has great prices and is a pleasure to deal with.

98blueSS420

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That's why I was asking about the exhaust manifold gaskets. I am tired of changing exhaust manifold gaskets, although I am becoming a pro at it. Did you install your headers yourself? If so, how long did it take you? I have heard wonderful things about Texas Speed, I may end up using them. I appreciate your input!

mikh338

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i am selling mine if you are interested lol

98blueSS420

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No thanks, I wanna get a brand new set.

Black98T/A

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I bought mine from summit last year because i think they were on sale. I had originally gotten Hookers and no matter what they would not fit! I even grinded a huge chunk out of my passenger side k-member and they would not line up! It was a 2 week long nightmare with my car stuck in the garage. The pacesetters went right up on the passenger side and the driver side went right up after grinding down the engine tab a little and removing the steering linkage. Just get the GM gaskets and get the TSP Catted y. It will have better throttle response, no rasp, and sound deeper and you will only lose maybe 5 top end horsepower you won't miss.

Bird.is.Word

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I have pacesetter long tubes on my 99 T/A with the provided gaskets. It's been about two years since I installed them. No problems so far, although now I'm worried about those gaskets lol.

skopers3

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I did them myself in my garage. Total, it took probably eight hours over a couple days, though I do n't daily drive the car so I took my time with it. Definitely doable yourself.

njmaster

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I got mine with the TSP ORY for $500. They are ceramic coated and are still in great shape after almost 5 months. The fitment is great and they are definitely the best budget header imo. I think it took my brother and I around 4-5 hours to install.

rabbit320

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had mine for about three or four years now, some rust as the paint it comes with burns off the first couple times you drive it. sound good and are cheap power, also got mine from Texas Speed. definitely do NOT use the gaskets that come with them, if they get wet they blow and sound like a locomotive puffing. +1 for the tsp Y as well, no cat with magnaflow, though back then it came in five pieces...

senicalj4579

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When I had those pacesetters they were good. Only think I had to do was sawzal the engine tab on the drivers side so it would go in. I guess thats not common on these headers though.
I got mine from tsp. Got the header and ory package. Thats probably the best place to get it. I think the whole thing was under 500 shipped but it was just the black painted ones. Oh and do not use the gaskets they are garbage. Dont even use the header bolts.

I have pics of the setup and where I had to cut with a sawzal if interested.

senicalj4579

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I would just re use your stock bolts and gaskets. Iv done it before no problem.

got milk??

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Just buy a used set in great shape. After you get them brand new and throw them on your car they are now worth the same amount as a used set. Spend the difference on other mods.

Tommyv8

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I've had my uncoated Pacesetters for 6 years and over 100k miles. There were no fitment issues whatsoever. I used the factory manifold bolts and OEM MLS gaskets.

LS1WS6dreamer

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I don"t have Pacesetters, but I just wanted to give a +1 on reusing the stock gaskets and bolts. Oh yeah, make sure to go ahead and do motor mounts. I went with the black prothane brand. I swear everytime I see a thread about Y- pipe banging I am so glad I went ahead and did them. Also, I had to extend my drivers side O2 sensor. Used the wires BBK sent me and haven"t had any issues. I just extended the sensor itself. Passed on extending the actual harness.

Ronny_02_WS6

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Nice headers!!! get GM gaskets though, they're $20.99 each http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12617944/

MR_M

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My pacesetters went in easy without any fuss, very easy install. Mine were hitting the engine tab on the way in also. I found that if I unbolted the tranny mount and jacked the transmission up it gave me a lot more room to slide the headers in place without having to grind or cut anything.

dont z20h8

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well worth them and yes just re-use the stock bolts and gasket and i undid the motor mount and lifted the engine about a inch or 2 and they bolted right up no cutting.

BOBS99SS

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Pacesetters are a great header for the money