Detailed pics of pacesetter headers...
01-29-2013, 07:15 PM
#42
I do have cats, but don't have an underside pic. I did it in the garage on jack stands.
With headers there's really not a way to get around cutting into the cat-back if you want cats. The collectors come together right where the stock setup mates with the cat-back. They're designed like that so they'll bolt up to a stock exhaust in a catless setup.
With headers there's really not a way to get around cutting into the cat-back if you want cats. The collectors come together right where the stock setup mates with the cat-back. They're designed like that so they'll bolt up to a stock exhaust in a catless setup.
Will pacesetters with their extensions bolt to the stock cat back without cutting it? Similar for the OBX, will the headers bolt to the stock catback without cutting if their mid pipes aren't used?
Big thanks for the info
01-29-2013, 07:46 PM
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Hey, I'm bringing an old thread back. Looking to do engine mounts soon so I might as well put some headers on while I'm at it. I don't need cats and what I would prefer is to not cut the stock system. I've been getting mixed answers on this.
Will pacesetters with their extensions bolt to the stock cat back without cutting it? Similar for the OBX, will the headers bolt to the stock catback without cutting if their mid pipes aren't used?
Big thanks for the info
Will pacesetters with their extensions bolt to the stock cat back without cutting it? Similar for the OBX, will the headers bolt to the stock catback without cutting if their mid pipes aren't used?
Big thanks for the info
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01-29-2013, 10:35 PM
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Pacesetters: Only cutting and welding required if you want to reuse your stock cats.
If not, it'll bolt on to your catback if you get the off road extensions that clamp on to your collectors.
It will, however, slide your catback rearwards about 1-1.5 inches.
If not, it'll bolt on to your catback if you get the off road extensions that clamp on to your collectors.
It will, however, slide your catback rearwards about 1-1.5 inches.
01-29-2013, 10:42 PM
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The offroad pipes show a collector side and then a straight pipe side, which would either need to be welded or clamped to the existing pipe.
This can only be done by cutting off the flanges that bolt to the cats???
Please school me.
I can cut and weld and I am putting in SLP cats, but either way it is good to know the info from someone who has actually done it rather than pure speculation.
Thanks in advance?
01-30-2013, 02:04 AM
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Hey, I'm bringing an old thread back. Looking to do engine mounts soon so I might as well put some headers on while I'm at it. I don't need cats and what I would prefer is to not cut the stock system. I've been getting mixed answers on this.
Will pacesetters with their extensions bolt to the stock cat back without cutting it? Similar for the OBX, will the headers bolt to the stock catback without cutting if their mid pipes aren't used?
Big thanks for the info
Will pacesetters with their extensions bolt to the stock cat back without cutting it? Similar for the OBX, will the headers bolt to the stock catback without cutting if their mid pipes aren't used?
Big thanks for the info
01-30-2013, 06:23 AM
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Same here, although I need to find some cats that can be welded in and a way to do so. Pacesetters with of road extensions fit up perfectly with my magnaflow exhaust but catless it can get a little annoying on the highway.
01-30-2013, 08:47 PM
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Thanks guys awesome help. Those were the pictures i was trying to find. Looks like I will go the pacesetter route and wrap them and see how long they last. I can weld the extensions to the headers and maybe shorten them up a little bit. I don't know why I don't want to cut the stock exhaust, I guess I just want it to bolt in. Should make putting a cat back on later easier as well.
I still don't get the exhaust smell thing. 98cobra, was this something you noticed on your car?
01-31-2013, 10:44 AM
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This.
Thanks guys awesome help. Those were the pictures i was trying to find. Looks like I will go the pacesetter route and wrap them and see how long they last. I can weld the extensions to the headers and maybe shorten them up a little bit. I don't know why I don't want to cut the stock exhaust, I guess I just want it to bolt in. Should make putting a cat back on later easier as well.
I still don't get the exhaust smell thing. 98cobra, was this something you noticed on your car?