Pacesetter Header Fitment Problems?
03-17-2004, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by foff667
you can check out my website in my sig for the install and notes i took on the install if youd like 
how do you like yours? are they loud, raspy, what?
03-17-2004, 11:06 AM
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I'm extremely happy with my Pacesetters! 
Pacesetters fit very well, no exhaust leaks or anything. Just be sure to notch the k-member about an inch or so on the driver's side for clearance. The passenger side fits with no problems (basically just slides right in), and the driver's side goes in easily once you unbolt the steering linkage (only two bolts, much easier than grinding on the block tab).
Also, you'll want to use a pry bar to pull down on the y-pipe to give it a little space from the floorboard. Other than that, the y-pipe fits really nicely with the headers and the i-pipe...
You will also want to get some nice stainless steel 3" band clamps (they were $8.99 each at my local NAPA, and I needed four of them) because the U-clamps that the Pacesetters come with are terrible for getting a proper seal.
Pacesetters fit very well, no exhaust leaks or anything. Just be sure to notch the k-member about an inch or so on the driver's side for clearance. The passenger side fits with no problems (basically just slides right in), and the driver's side goes in easily once you unbolt the steering linkage (only two bolts, much easier than grinding on the block tab).
Also, you'll want to use a pry bar to pull down on the y-pipe to give it a little space from the floorboard. Other than that, the y-pipe fits really nicely with the headers and the i-pipe...
You will also want to get some nice stainless steel 3" band clamps (they were $8.99 each at my local NAPA, and I needed four of them) because the U-clamps that the Pacesetters come with are terrible for getting a proper seal.
03-17-2004, 11:13 AM
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ssgirl hit me up on aim later and I'll send you a video or sound clip of friday when i was at the track...they are quite at idle w/ my open borla but at wot they scream though partly cuz of my converter...I'd recommend them over pretty much anything else out there.
03-17-2004, 11:24 AM
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I have installed 3 sets of these and never had to unbolt the steering linkage, on one car I had to grind off the tab on the block slightly, did get the band clamps from Napa also, best bang for the buck out there IMO.
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03-17-2004, 11:49 AM
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did you experience some exhaust leakage before band clamps? I might have some of that on the ORY. Got a part # or good description of what ya got? Napa next the cowboy bar and ghetto hotel on 78?
03-17-2004, 02:30 PM
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No fitment issues with mine at all. I still need to buy some 3inch band clams to help seal the header and Y connection better. Plus it will get me a little bit more clearance compared to the cheep U clams. Do a search also, MANY topics on this.
