95camaro21

Hey guys, I had a question, wondering which headers I should get for my lt1. I have a 500-600 dollar price range. Any info would br great.

jrwilliams95z28

this has been covered alot but basically only thing in that price range is pacesetters. i run them and they are great.

SS RRR

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You can get uncoated Hooker Supercomps for $530. I'd probably go that route before using Pacesetters.

Ed Wright

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What he ^^^ said.

pillarpod

why is that?

SS RRR

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All the threads of those complaining about fitment issues, having to bang collectors or primaries in to clear the k-member or steering knuckle or ____________________...

jrwilliams95z28

your not taking into account y-pipe and other parts required to install headers. all together my pacesetter kit + extras ran $700

jrwilliams95z28

I had absolutely zero clearance issues with pacesetters.

Valkyn

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The fitment on my hookers sucked; the drivers side collecter was pointed straight at the transmission crossmember. To connect the y-pipe had to be at a ridiculously sharp angle.

I like the fitment (and price) on my new OBX stainless headers. Will see how they hold up though.

Ed Wright

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My old Hookers fit just fine. Had a lot of customers with pacesetters having false knock issues due to them banging the cross member. Have not seen that with Hookers.

Valkyn

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Here's a picture of how mine fit, they were old Jethot LTs. Alittle hard to see but they were tucked up in there pretty tight and you can tell where they were hitting the floor. This picture is with brand new motor mounts.

I hope most fit better than mine but I have heard of other people with the same issue.

Ed Wright

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Used, right? Pick one up wrong on a lift will do that, or a floor jack, or hitting the ground will do that. Never had a new set like that.

Valkyn

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Nah they were like that from day one when I got them brand new, unfortunately. Maybe their jig was off when they made mine.

Mystery Bird

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I like my Hookers, no problems at all and sound different.

VAformula

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For that price range you can't get too much new, but you could always go used? I recently paid $400 for a full 3 inch hooker setup, LT's to tips.

SS RRR

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Exactly. No banging the primaries, denting them in to accommodate for the k-member or steering knuckle which I have read from here as an answer to problems with pacesetters not fitting correctly. Only thing I had to do was grind part of a lip off the transmission crossmember on the drivers side and they went right in, bolted right up.

Valkyn

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OBX headers are back in stock at ss accessories, google it if you're interested. They are $369 with free shipping.

They are basically a chineses knock off of the stepped Kooks LT1 headers that cost $1100. Seems everyone that has gotten them has been happy so far. Heres a link to a thread with more info.

Ed Wright

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It amazes me how many here are morally fine with stealing from American companies by buying Chinese knock-offs of their products.

SS RRR

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The demographic has changed. These cars used to be bought by either those who had a disposable income, or enough money to mod and maintain some sort of living, or by those who depend on daddy's wallet. Now because 4th gens can be had for cheap it expands the market quite a bit. Also, Chinese stuff wasn't as readily available back a few years as it is now.

Valkyn

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I knew Ed would like the OBX suggestion.

Just giving the guy options if he's looking for headers under $400.