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Sep 23, 2004 | 03:36 AM

TA_LS1

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From: Wausau, WI

looking to get headers

ok im looking to buy headers but i dont want to pay an outrageous price. so u guys know where i can get the best deal on headers? also how hard is installation having never done this before, or if i have a shop do it how much would it cost in general. lastly what do i need along with headers, such as a y-pipe, etc. thanks

Sep 23, 2004 | 03:43 AM

OnyxY2KSS

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pacesetters are just about the cheapest, and there are a lot of haters out there but im happy with mine also got pacesetter off road y pipe before the new design and have had no problems other than a little banging on the floorboard on a cold startup, did the installation with a friend, its pretty easy, knotched the k member a little and removed the steering knuckle, if you get no smog headers you will have to remove your EGR and AIR as i did and you will have to get 02 sims for the rear 02's and 02 extensions for the front 02's

Sep 23, 2004 | 03:01 PM

DustinWS6

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BlackY2KSS About summed it all up. I like my Pacesetters, but I have heard alot about them leaking around the header flange, but you can fix that by doubling up gaskets. I ordered mine from TSP

Sep 24, 2004 | 01:52 AM

Nocturnal SS

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Originally Posted by TA_LS1

Did you think about buying use ones?
Also i have a question about buying used headers? Would there be any problems with going in that direction?

Sep 24, 2004 | 01:29 PM

Matt D

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if they are mildy used, go for it...saves you some money...i like the pacesetters, installed them on a friends car...pretty easy and straight forward install...i am not going with them on my car only because i am putting in a really big cam

, and am going with the edlebrock victor series 1 3/4, stepped to 1 7/8in....the edlebrock's are reasonably priced at $495 for the headers, ory, and extensions.

Sep 24, 2004 | 03:09 PM

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Pacesetter's are cheap and fit great. If you live in a mild climate then the coating should last. The only thing I had to do was grind off the extra casting on the block. Very easy to do. The new design has a lot of clearance and didn't require notching of the K member. Got mine from speed-eng, they're a sponsor. But if you can pick up a set of high end headers for cheap, then I would go that route. But if you want new and don't wanna spend a lot of money, then Pacesetters work great. Also, do a search because there are tons of info on this site.