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Pacesetter LT's + Random Cat = HELP PLEASE

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Old 08-09-2011, 09:30 AM
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Default Pacesetter LT's + Random Cat = HELP PLEASE

If one were to purchase a set of Pacesetter LT's with the Y-Pipe (Pacesetter PN 82-1161) then out of the 5 choices random technology gives you here (http://www.randomtechnology.com/pontiac.html) which one do I pick to make sure it all works together.

I am trying to avoid welding at all, if possible. For some reason I feel like those chances are diminishing by the day.

I emailed Pacesetter and got an email back that really didn't answer any of the questions I asked. But in their defense I did change my mind from using shorties to going with LT's.

Anyone do this setup before? Anyone think I should just use a stock cat?
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I am just using a Magna Flow 3" high flow cat, should be able to pick them up for around $100.
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Is that just a bolt-on job to the y-pipe for pacesetter lt's?
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When it comes to exhaust work, always assume welding is required.
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Originally Posted by LT1FirebirdSLP
Is that just a bolt-on job to the y-pipe for pacesetter lt's?
slip-fit and welded.
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So I am finding that this task is going to be a bit more complicated. Called up Random Technology, and they were so helpful. I am going to get some measurements and specs off the back-end of the y-pipe when I get it and Random Technology can put something together that will work for me. This will presumably bolt up to the latter half of the exhaust system.

Perhaps I won't have to weld after all.
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The cat should just be clamped on after the y pipe... the only issue you will have is too likely chop off the end of the y or your I pipe to make the cat fit inline. Shouldnt need a welder but better have some good blades on your sawzall to cut through stainless.
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Why are you trying to avoid welding?

An exhaust shop welded up two magnaflow cats to my ORYP for like 75$.



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