Worth it to upgrade headers?
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Worth it to upgrade headers?
I'm currently running Edelbrock shortie headers with an SLP 3'' Y-Pipe, and have to put the stock mani's back on to do the dealer warranty cat replacement... So I'm wondering how much HP I'll pick up if I throw on a set of Pacesetters and TSP catted Y instead of putting the shorties back on. Also, would I need a re-tune if I go to long tubes?
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Are you planning on using the factory cat for something. I wouldn't want to switch out headers to exh. manifolds just to get new cats or whatever they do.
I am sure you have a reason though. I would say yes switching to LT's would be a nice gain and worth it.
I am sure you have a reason though. I would say yes switching to LT's would be a nice gain and worth it.
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Dont get pacesetters. quality is crap. you get what you pay for. Go long tubes for sure. most torque/ hp gains through out the power band. also sounds waaaay better.
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my pacesetter's work great and fit great but the coating does not last on a DD, mine's already flaking and rusting underneath. i got some high temp header paint from vht i believe sanded and painted what i could get to on the car and keep on gettin it and they still look good up top. Now if anything happens to these i'll put stainless back on it
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