Edelbrock or Pacesetter?

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Dec 15, 2004 | 09:20 PM

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Dec 16, 2004 | 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Richiec77

what is the bennifit of a merge collector verse a regular one?

The merge more effectively scavenges the exhaust.

Dec 16, 2004 | 11:49 AM

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So how will this system bolt up to say a TSP true dual? With 3.5" collectors this is going to be a problem.

Dec 16, 2004 | 10:16 PM

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Shouldn't be much problem, just get a reducer for each side, i would think.

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:10 AM

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yes, just get a pair of collector reducers from jegs...they have slip-on reducers, made by hooker, part number 520-11136, for$24.99 a pair. they go from the 3 1/2" to 3"

Dec 17, 2004 | 08:44 AM

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Thanks, but won't this extend the exhaust like 4"+ back? Then the mounting brackets won't line up. Or are these collectors shorter than traditional ones?

Dec 17, 2004 | 08:57 AM

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i am not sure on the length of the collectors, you would have to bolt them on and see for your self.

Dec 18, 2004 | 08:22 AM

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i am sure you could make it fit, you would just have to cut some of the piping off to make room for the reducers. that would be a killer setup if you did. let me know.

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Dec 18, 2004 | 04:26 PM

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How much are the Edelbrock's?

Dec 19, 2004 | 10:14 AM

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it looks like they are going to be $389.99 for the headers and $104.99 for the ORY give or take on both.

Dec 20, 2004 | 10:40 AM

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Plus 50 or so to weld on the collectors. If they were welded on and did not come with AIR and EGR stuff I would be sold on these at that price for sure.

Dec 20, 2004 | 04:58 PM

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yeah, me as well, but i am just going to have a buddy that does custom exhaust weld on the collectors and o2 bungs for me. i am putting them on my car for sure.

Dec 20, 2004 | 06:35 PM

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Ok i see everyone talking about long tube edelbrock headers-well i was going to buy those but everyone told me they would pass smog! So i bought shorty's for 479.00 my question is did i get raped on the price? Or is that about right? N one more question how hard is it to install them into a 1999 ws6 trans am?

Dec 20, 2004 | 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Full-Force

I Cant offer an opinion on the Edelbrocks except to say that I think they are a tad too much header for most people. The 375 price is painted which will burn off instantly upon startup.

I can offer an opinion on the Pacesetter's because I just installed mine tonight. The passenger side, piece of cake. Just raised it staright into the car. The driver side, piece of pie only because I had to take 5 minutes or less to take the steering shaft loose and swing it up out of the way and then that header just popped right in. After they were torqued down they cleared EVERYTHING by a mile. I got big hands (13.5 ring finger) and I could put my hand all around the k member at the collectors. The coating was perfect. They have a nice thick 3/8" flange. At 375 bucks coated they cant be beat IMO.

I agree with you 100% check out this link to see more about the pacesetters. There are pics of mine in the thread.

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...hreadid=155799

Dec 20, 2004 | 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aram

Where can you get them for $375 coated?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WD1V

Check out that link. This is who I bought mine from. For 357.99 plus shipping of 35.00 he will sell them for every application even race style. He has them drop shipped from a big company. Best price you will find on pacesetter.