Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Hooker headers or Pacesetter?

Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:02 AM
  #1  
300bhp/ton's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,660
Likes: 14
From: England
Default Hooker headers or Pacesetter?

Been having a look around (and using the search, lol).

I don't seem to hear Hooker headers mentioned much, they seem to be similary priced as the Pacesetters, how do they compare (performance, fitment, clearance).

Cheers
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:05 AM
  #2  
taintedmeat's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 0
From: ATX
Default

I don't know if this helps, but I'm getting Pacesetters.....after a couple more CC payments.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:10 AM
  #3  
BIG_MIKE2005's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (116)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,221
Likes: 1
From: Skiatook, OK
Default

Pacesetter is cheaper but of equal quality. Pacesetter is the best for the dollar. Even with Armor coating which is said to be good up to 2000 degrees. They can still be had for $400 or less shipped. And Pacesetter is said to have the best fitment & easiest install of any headers.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:37 AM
  #4  
777's Avatar
777
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,697
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default

Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
...And Pacesetter is said to have the best fitment & easiest install of any headers.
That wasn't always the case ya know I thought hookers were considerably more. I would get pacesetters.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:49 AM
  #5  
2000WS6TA's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 587
Likes: 1
From: finksburg, MD
Default

im probably going to get the pacesetters soon as well..ive only heard good things about them so thats what i would get instead or the hookers
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:53 AM
  #6  
pewterta's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 257
Likes: 0
Default

pacesetters are so easy to install...and cheap... i got mine from summit racing on a price match for
$369.99 for the coated headers
$112.99 for the ypipe..
8 bucks to ship it all... what a deal!
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:56 AM
  #7  
300bhp/ton's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,660
Likes: 14
From: England
Default

Originally Posted by pewterta
pacesetters are so easy to install...and cheap... i got mine from summit racing on a price match for
$369.99 for the coated headers
$112.99 for the ypipe..
8 bucks to ship it all... what a deal!
$8 to ship - not to the UK

What Y pipe, I'll be needing a catted one (couldn't see one on Pacesetters site), any recommendations.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 09:55 AM
  #8  
BAN-LS1's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,182
Likes: 0
From: Jefferson, Ga
Default

Originally Posted by pewterta
pacesetters are so easy to install...and cheap... i got mine from summit racing on a price match for
$369.99 for the coated headers
$112.99 for the ypipe..
8 bucks to ship it all... what a deal!

me too
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 10:04 AM
  #9  
LS1ownzYOU's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 932
Likes: 0
From: Weston, Fl
Default

I paid 620 shipped for an ORY, sims/extentions, coated emissons ready pacesetters


From a certain sponsor ---------------------------->



















TSP
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 10:09 AM
  #10  
mangus2k1ws6's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: Hanover, PA
Default

JETHOTS all the way if you decide with hookers b/c jethots are basically the same design i got mine w/ offroad y pipe for $750......putting 340rwhp and 349 rwtrq w/ hp tune
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 10:16 AM
  #11  
LoudmouthLT1's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 858
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA
Default

Texas Speed makes a catted y pipe for pacesetters.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 10:47 AM
  #12  
~JOSHUA's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (92)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,757
Likes: 2
From: Atlanta
Default

I have Hookers. My buddy just did a Pacesetter install with the TSP y-pipe. I have VERY GOOD ground clearance, he doesn't. He is having to remove his lowering springs and he's going to sell them to me for $50!!!

All things said if I had to do it over again I'd probably get the Pacesetters. (I traded a pistol for the Hookers)
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 11:06 AM
  #13  
Bad Blu Formula's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 3,593
Likes: 5
From: Houston
Default

Jet Hots, Hookers, and Pacesetters are basically all the same headers. Just go with what your pockets will allow you to do.


- 2,000th post!!!!!
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 03:03 PM
  #14  
MetallicaMatt's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
From: Sandusky, Ohio
Default

i've got the new Stainless steel hookers

i love them and had no issues installing them
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 04:14 PM
  #15  
~JOSHUA's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (92)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,757
Likes: 2
From: Atlanta
Default

Originally Posted by MetallicaMatt
i've got the new Stainless steel hookers

i love them and had no issues installing them
Question on the stainless Hookers, are they really shiny or so so? Do you know if they have a non-emissions version? Thanks.
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:26 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE