Pacesetter Question
03-01-2007, 07:05 PM
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Pacesetter Question Ok I just got a used set of Pacesetter ceramic coated headers with the offroad y in from UPS today. I was just messing with them I was noticing how hard it was to make the headers slip fit onto the y pipe. Any advice as to how I should go about expanding the y pipe opening so I can easily slide the header in. Right now its a supertight fit since they were most likely clamped down and just force apart when the guy removed them. How can I open up a little bit?
03-01-2007, 07:08 PM
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I just had the same problem with my TSP Catted Y Pipe and pacesetters. All I did was tap the sides of the header collector with a 2x4 and a hammer till the y pipe slipped over.
03-01-2007, 07:17 PM
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Well thats one way I guess...I was looking for something not as destructive...lol...although I'm sure I'll get pissed and grab a hammer anyways...
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Take it to a local exhaust shop. They can use their hydraulic pipe expander to open it up a small amount. I had an exhaust shop do something like that for me and they didn't charge. I slipped the guy $5 or $10 anyway.
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Originally Posted by connexion2005
Well thats one way I guess...I was looking for something not as destructive...lol...although I'm sure I'll get pissed and grab a hammer anyways...
03-01-2007, 07:31 PM
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hey, i just put Pacesetters on my car with the TSP catted-Y and when i mocked it up, one side didnt fit over the header, just take it to any local muffler shop and ask if they can just open it up a tad!! took the guy like .2 seconds to do it! Make sure u bring the header and the pipe so he can see how much he needs to open it up. good luck.
