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Camaro99SS Mar 27, 2005 11:31 PM

Pacesetter LT's installed
 
I just finished the install today and WOW I've never seen headers fit so well and easily on a car. :D I didn't take anything out except for plugs, and if I did it over again, I probably could have just left them in to save time. The passenger side slid up nearly without touching anything, and the driver's side slid up easily with a little coaxing but not enough to scrape the coating. My jack would only get the wheels maybe 7 or 8 inches off the ground, and I thought for sure I'd have to tilt the motor some to get the headers in, but never did. For the money, you can't beat these headers for fit and finish and ease of install.

BTW, I will have pics but am waiting for my true duals from Lane to come and will be driving open headers between now and then... :devil: I will post pics of the whole setup, and I took some pics of the stock exhaust with a coke can, so it should be really easy to compare ground clearance from stock to 3" duals.

Jason

VTC_WS6 Mar 28, 2005 09:30 AM

Nice! Can't wait to get my hands on my Pacesetter LT's!!!

ddelallata Mar 28, 2005 09:38 AM

just make sure to remove any surface rust that starts to want to build up every month or so.

ponyeater01LS1 Mar 29, 2005 07:52 AM

How Do U Remove The Rust? I Dont Have Any Yet I Just Put Mine On Last Week They Are F Ing Bad Azz Loud Man

GreekGator Mar 29, 2005 08:38 AM

what tools did u need to install? i have a set coming and would like to put them on myself.Also, what kind of jack?

Camaro99SS Mar 29, 2005 11:35 AM

I just used a set of socket wrenches and crescents that just about anyone has in their garage. A set of gear wrenches would have been nice I suppose, but I wouldn't call them a must. However those pivoting socket bits can come in handy. The jack I used was just a regular Mac 2.5 ton that can go to maybe 18 or 19", and I jacked the car about as high as the jack could go and used 6 ton stands. Really a very straight foward project. I honestly had a harder time changing plugs and wires than getting the headers in.

Jason

VTC_WS6 Mar 29, 2005 02:39 PM

Good to know, a little more encouraging for my Pacesetter LT install *comming soon!* ;)

00Z28 Camaro Mar 29, 2005 02:54 PM

any SOTP difference ??

yak Mar 29, 2005 04:52 PM

I tried to put my pacesetter LT's in today, how did you get all those bolts out of the stock maniflods? I need to get my car on jackstands for a week to work on all my mods.

Camaro99SS Mar 29, 2005 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by yak
I tried to put my pacesetter LT's in today, how did you get all those bolts out of the stock maniflods? I need to get my car on jackstands for a week to work on all my mods.

Mine came out fairly easily. I didn't use any Silicone or WD-40 either, but there may be some cars that need it.

Jason

Camaro99SS Mar 29, 2005 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by 00Z28 Camaro
any SOTP difference ??


Truthfully, the car feels like it lost some low end and didn't gain a whole lot above that, but I'm running open headers right now. The car was also running poorly and misfiring from a bad o2 sensor. I just now fixed that by swapping one of my other o2's in. I haven't really got on it enough to get a real good feel... yet. :)

Jason

1 BLOWN V8 Mar 29, 2005 07:23 PM

I also have the pacesetters and love them. A little loud but awesome for the price and quality.

Joker Mar 29, 2005 07:35 PM

Again, how do you guys go about removing any surface rust that starts on these headers?

1 BLOWN V8 Mar 29, 2005 07:37 PM

[QUOTE=Joker]Again, how do you guys go about removing any surface rust that starts on these headers?
:stupid: I dont have any rust but what is the easiest way to get rid of any rust build up?

Wino Mar 29, 2005 08:40 PM

Mine should be here tomorrow, I can't wait!

luv2spd Mar 29, 2005 08:50 PM

I just use some aluminum polish to get surface rust off.

ncd1966 Mar 29, 2005 09:17 PM

[QUOTE=1 BLOWN V8]

Originally Posted by Joker
Again, how do you guys go about removing any surface rust that starts on these headers?
:stupid: I dont have any rust but what is the easiest way to get rid of any rust build up?


I use some stuff called extreme metal polish. I never heard of the stuff. It kinda looks like never dull. One of my friends that works at the local speed shop told me that it works really good for coated headers. And I can't complain made my headers look brand new.

SLPSS01 Mar 30, 2005 07:32 AM


Originally Posted by Camaro99SS
Mine came out fairly easily. I didn't use any Silicone or WD-40 either, but there may be some cars that need it.
Jason

PB Blaster works great for loosening rusted or tight bolts.

LS1BlackBird99 Mar 30, 2005 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by Camaro99SS
I just finished the install today and WOW I've never seen headers fit so well and easily on a car. :D I didn't take anything out except for plugs, and if I did it over again, I probably could have just left them in to save time. The passenger side slid up nearly without touching anything, and the driver's side slid up easily with a little coaxing but not enough to scrape the coating. My jack would only get the wheels maybe 7 or 8 inches off the ground, and I thought for sure I'd have to tilt the motor some to get the headers in, but never did. For the money, you can't beat these headers for fit and finish and ease of install.

BTW, I will have pics but am waiting for my true duals from Lane to come and will be driving open headers between now and then... :devil: I will post pics of the whole setup, and I took some pics of the stock exhaust with a coke can, so it should be really easy to compare ground clearance from stock to 3" duals.

Jason

Glad to hear it Jason. I want to throw some on my car this summer! :drive:

SiRgReg23 Mar 30, 2005 06:54 PM

did u have to extend ur o2 sensors ...... im under the impression that u dont have to due to the o2s being on the inside of the header instead of the outside .... isnt that why they moved it ... just woundering cause my pacesetters should be in the mail any day now thanks


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