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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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Santa brought me a pair of pacesetters for x-mas and i want to put them on the car asap. I have access to pretty much everthing except a lift. Could someone tell mw what i need to do to get these bad boys in a 98 A4 any help is appreciated
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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You can look at this;
www.ls1camaro.net/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=57
It's general info that will help out.
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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What kinda problems will i be runnung into while putting thest thing on?
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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Get the car off the ground as high as you can..yet being safe at the same time. Have a buddy help thats a must. Do these headers come with any kit of install kit? gaskets, O2 extentsions etc. I'm not familer with pacesetters. I installed my SLP lt's at home on rhino ramps and jackstands. You might run into some clearance issues here and there but nothing major. Header install is pretty staright forward. Have fun! Theres plenty of help on this board.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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I have a mean X pipe dual setup that's for sale that fits pacesetters. Their Y pipe is a POS. Email jeffharmon70@hotmail.com for pics, questions, help, whatever.....I did my install by myself in my driveway...no big deal with the header install but the y pipe had to be heavily modified to fit. Luckily I have welding/fabrication equipment. I spent so much time fixing that Y pipe that I told myself "I could have built duals without the headache" so I sold my fixed Y pipe and went the dual route and holy crap...best decision ever.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TA b Nasty
What kinda problems will i be runnung into while putting thest thing on?
Have a dremel,rotozip,grinder or something on hand. You might have to grind down some tab on the motor, and you might have to cut alittle bit of you k-member. Also you might have to undo the steering linkage and take off the oil filter. Everyone runs into different problems.

Be sure to get a good jack and jackstands and get the car as high as possible. Nothing will **** you off more than getting ready to slide them in and you can't because the car is too low.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Thanks for the info fellas. If i run into any problems i know where to look
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