View Poll Results: Use kit or buy more
Use supplied gaskets, bolts, extensions
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Received my pacesetters in today
10-09-2006, 12:26 PM
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Received my pacesetters in today Anyone used the gaskets, bolts, and extensions that came with them? Or should i buy the casper O2 extensions, aftermarket gaskets, and bolts. IF YES on aftermarket, what to buy and where? Thanks guys.
10-09-2006, 02:36 PM
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i reused the stock exhaust manifold gaskets, and from what i have seen lots of others have too, the new ones are known to be junk. and reused the stock bolts.
on my car with pacesetters, i didnt have to use extensions at all
on my car with pacesetters, i didnt have to use extensions at all
10-09-2006, 02:41 PM
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I purchased new GM metal gaskets. Stage 8 locking header bolts and 02 extensions. Pacesetter gives you the wire to do the extension yourself if I remember correctly.
Whatever you do do not use teh pacesetter gaskets.
Whatever you do do not use teh pacesetter gaskets.
10-09-2006, 03:09 PM
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i used the stock manifolds and they worked good, and i used the supplied wire to make my own extensions but only cuz i wanted to, i wouldnt recommend it unless you wanna spend an extra hour
10-09-2006, 03:50 PM
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I bought percy's soft aluminum manifold gaskets, caspers extensions and ss band clamps. Just got done installing them this weekend. Had to bang the y pipe for more clearance along with the floorboard right above the header collector flange. both on the drivers side. passenger side was great from the get go. no sawing the k member or block tab. slid right into place.
10-09-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rokko
I bought percy's soft aluminum manifold gaskets, caspers extensions and ss band clamps. Just got done installing them this weekend. Had to bang the y pipe for more clearance along with the floorboard right above the header collector flange. both on the drivers side. passenger side was great from the get go. no sawing the k member or block tab. slid right into place.
What did you use for bolts?
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10-09-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by onyx_rock
I purchased new GM metal gaskets. Stage 8 locking header bolts and 02 extensions. Pacesetter gives you the wire to do the extension yourself if I remember correctly.
Whatever you do do not use teh pacesetter gaskets.
Whatever you do do not use teh pacesetter gaskets.
Where did you get the stage 8 locking bolts and extentions?
10-09-2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1>girlfriend
why not use pacesetter gaskets? you put them on wrong?
10-10-2006, 01:45 AM
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I bought new stock GM gaskets and bolts through a dealer online. It ended up costing me $20. I then picked up a set of Bosch oxygen sensors at a local auto store for $130. They have a higher wattage heater which often solve front O2 insufficient switching errors that come from LT headers. They also have a longer harness which eliminates the need for extensions.
Exhaust manifold gasket - Part No. 12558573
Exhaust manifold bolts - Part No. 11515758
Bosch oxygen sensor - Part No. 13111
Exhaust manifold gasket - Part No. 12558573
Exhaust manifold bolts - Part No. 11515758
Bosch oxygen sensor - Part No. 13111
10-10-2006, 09:24 AM
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New GM replacement gaskets.....I've heard of people reusing the old gaskets with no issue's though, but I like having peace of mind & put new one's on when I did my header install. I definately wouldn't use those crappy pacesetter gaskets though
10-10-2006, 07:18 PM
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i used the pacesetter gaskets but they werent paper they were copper...i hear some kind of noise in my engine bay and im wondering if there not sealed good. Any experience with these copper ones? Maybe ill jsut buy different ones so i have an excuse to take off my headers so i can swap my plugs.
