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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Man I finally have the money to spend on new headers but can't decide what to get. The new Hooker off road headers are on sale from a sponsor and the Pacesetter race versions are also on sale from another sponsor. The Hookers look like the tubes are longer and more straight than the Pacesetters. They kinda look bunched up if you will. What set will make more power? They both come with bolts, o2 extentions and fastners for $290.00 shipped for the painted ones. Great deal on both but which one is a better header? I've done a search but those are the older sets. These are both brand new. How much will I gain over my Macs btw?
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:57 AM
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get the ceramic ones, and i went with hookers and love'em
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You can't go wrong with HOOKER or PACESETTER just get the coated ones.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Both are good imo. I think power difference is debatable between the two. Cant go wrong with either.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'm thinking a good 15rwhp from your macs, and definitely more low end.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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You can't go wrong with HOOKER or PACESETTER just get the coated ones.
they are just going to rust like the painted ones. Why spend the extra 100 dollars?
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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If you live where it snows and you drive in the winter get stainless. You will get 2y out of the coated ones. Plus the big problem is what hangs the closest to the ground the Y-pipe, which is bare metal. Those headers are great for Arizona weather.
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If you live where it snows and you drive in the winter get stainless. You will get 2y out of the coated ones. Plus the big problem is what hangs the closest to the ground the Y-pipe, which is bare metal. Those headers are great for Arizona weather.
I live in Texas and it never snows here. Well except for last month when we got dumped on for 6-7 inches lol. I've had the macs and duals on my car for 7-8 years and they have only a very little surface rust and they were both just the painted ones. This is no car show car so I don't really care what they look like only how they perform. Now which ones are better? lol Would header wrap help from rusting or hurt? I've heard both? Seems like it would protect them more than hurt them.
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I'm also curious to this question (except for Lt1) as I just came across the same sponsor thread.

Not to hijack or anything either but, hasn't hooker always had race style headers?? and why is this sponsor selling them so cheap? summit wants $550 for painted hooker race headers..
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Originally Posted by collier341
I'm also curious to this question (except for Lt1) as I just came across the same sponsor thread.

Not to hijack or anything either but, hasn't hooker always had race style headers?? and why is this sponsor selling them so cheap? summit wants $550 for painted hooker race headers..
not for the ls1. This is the first I've heard of Hooker doing a race version for our cars. I'm ordering a set tonight.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Good luck man. Keep us posted on how they are!
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by collier341
I'm also curious to this question (except for Lt1) as I just came across the same sponsor thread.

Not to hijack or anything either but, hasn't hooker always had race style headers?? and why is this sponsor selling them so cheap? summit wants $550 for painted hooker race headers..
well we would be happy to raise the price on them, lol. We buy direct from hooker and pass along our savings to members of the board. thanks!
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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haha no no. Price is good where it's at. It's just shocking to see big savings now a days.
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Originally Posted by collier341
haha no no. Price is good where it's at. It's just shocking to see big savings now a days.
yeah don't *** up a good thing. Times are hard now days. Be thankfull some people have a heart lol I wonder if I should throw some header wrap on these bad boys before going in?
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couldnt hurt! we have that too if you need it.
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Originally Posted by heavy6.0
couldnt hurt! we have that too if you need it.
I may get some if it slows the rusting process. How long do you think it will take to get em to Texas DFW area btw?
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i just installed a set of pacesetters on my friends 02 SS and the were a PITA, passenger went in like butter but driver got stuck on the fire wall and steering knuckle... we had to loosen the pedestal for the motor mounts to tilt the engine a lil to get them to go in.

I installed my hookers and they were a breeze compared to the pacesetter...

go hooker...

besides hooker gives you nice 02 extensions..
pacesetter gives you wire and butt connectors to splice your current 02s.... not good


so go HOOKERS and save yourself the headache
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Originally Posted by Raptor_WS6
i just installed a set of pacesetters on my friends 02 SS and the were a PITA, passenger went in like butter but driver got stuck on the fire wall and steering knuckle... we had to loosen the pedestal for the motor mounts to tilt the engine a lil to get them to go in.

I installed my hookers and they were a breeze compared to the pacesetter...

go hooker...

besides hooker gives you nice 02 extensions..
pacesetter gives you wire and butt connectors to splice your current 02s.... not good


so go HOOKERS and save yourself the headache
done deal my friend. I'm ordering them about 8:00 in the morning and I've never installed headers before. I'll post up the good, the bad and ugly after I'm done. As long as I get the car about 2 1/2 feet off the ground, I should be good. I'm always up for a challenge lol.
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Hooker all the way!! Besides, who wouldn't want a hooker under their hood
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by blue98Z
Hooker all the way!! Besides, who wouldn't want a hooker under their hood
I'll see you that and raise you one. There will be two hookers under there lol.
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does hooker offer any without AIR/EGR
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