Notch the K-member for Pacesetters
06-24-2005, 11:04 AM
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Notch the K-member for Pacesetters How many of you in the last year have had to notch/modify/cut the k-member to install Pacesetter headers? I just ordered some and want to prepare myself for possibly having to. Btw...I have a 2000 T/A WS6. TIA! 
06-24-2005, 03:14 PM
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I got mine a year and a half ago..... no notching on passenger side and just a very little bit on the drivers side. The drivers side header actually fit with no notching, but it was very close to the k-member and rattled like hell when the car was running.
06-24-2005, 03:46 PM
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Installed mine 2 months ago, slid right in didn't have to do anything. Didn't take the steering shaft loose either. I did have to remove heat shields on floorboard though.
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06-24-2005, 03:56 PM
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1999 T/A, bought/installed mine 11 months ago, just slid right in no problems. Was a real easy install. JUST DONT USE THE GASKETS THAT PACESETTER PROVIDEs!! Use the stock GM header gaskets that are already on your car or better yet goto the dealership and pick up some new ones
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06-24-2005, 09:33 PM
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The first run of pacesetters were the ones where you had to notch the k-member......the newer pacesetters are the easiest installed headers in my opinion and i've never seen any problems using the stock gaskets, the biggest part of installing pacesetters is getting the car high enough off the ground...if you have access to a lift then this shouldnt be a problem
let me know if you have any more questions
-Zach
let me know if you have any more questions
-Zach
06-24-2005, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Full-Force
Why you tell him not to use stock gaskets? They are the best you can get.
Ok my bad, I meant dont use the gaskets that come with the PaceSetters. Use your CARS stock gaskets. Should of specified.
06-25-2005, 01:23 AM
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mine just slid right in - i didn't have my car as high in the air as everyone has been suggesting either - about 3/4 of full extension on a 3 ton craftsman jack
06-26-2005, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JustAnIlluzion
are pacesetters good LTs for lowered fbodys? how much are u guys paying for ceramic coated ones.
I know plenty of people with pacesetters on a lowered car including myself and I havent witnessed any scraping problems at all.
We carry the pacesetters and ORY for $500 + shipping
-Zach
06-28-2005, 09:18 PM
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Zero problems, but I have tubular k member, but looks equally good clearance for the stocker. Easy install, use gm gaskets, and get the arp head studs to save you some hassle, I thought they were definatly worth the eighty bucks.
