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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Is it worth it to get the coated Hooker LT's over the Pacesetters? I will buy the best gain in HP most likely, as the few hundred bucks between the two isn't bad, but is it worth it? Much thanks.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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They perform about the same, but there have been quality issues with the Pacesetters.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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hp wise no. all headers dyno within the same range, theres not a single be all end all of long tubes. your paying for fitment, quality, and finish.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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The pacesetters are surprisingly good quality, or atleast mine were. Although their y-pipe is a piece of ****. The extra 200 hundred bucks for hookers aren't worth it IMO.
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 03:47 AM
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Although their y-pipe is a piece of ****.
I have not seen the pace Y-pipe but I know that the Hooker Y-pipe looks more like a T-pipe to me. I say get the Pacesetters, I had clearance issues with my K-member and a few others have as well with their Hooker headers. Other than those 2 problems I am happy w/ my Hooker LT's.
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