Got my new Pacesetters!
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Got my new Pacesetters! (UPDATED w/ Y-PIPE!!!) Thanks to the WS6Store! Just got my Pacesetter Off Road LT's. I got them JetHot coated cuz I wanted them coated inside and out. Call me crazy, but if I'm going to go through all the work and expense....might as well pay a few extra dollars and do it right.
Now I'm just waiting on my Pacesetter Y-pipe. I plan on doing true duals, but I already have a Corsa exhaust and didn't feel like giving that up and spending more for now.
Now I just need to figure out what I need to do to get rid of the rest of my emissions properly and I'll be all set. I'll be sending the cpu to TSP to program out the 02 sensors. Gotta figure out how to properly get rid of the air.
Now I'm just waiting on my Pacesetter Y-pipe. I plan on doing true duals, but I already have a Corsa exhaust and didn't feel like giving that up and spending more for now.
Now I just need to figure out what I need to do to get rid of the rest of my emissions properly and I'll be all set. I'll be sending the cpu to TSP to program out the 02 sensors. Gotta figure out how to properly get rid of the air.
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I went with the Pacesetters because #1 they're cheaper #2 Ceramic coating helps insulate heat (which I don't think polished QTP's would do...so doesn't that make these better?) #3 a local friend put his on himself and said they fit perfectly and the install was relatively easy
Anyway....here are a couple of more pics. I plan on putting up finished product and install as well. I went with JetHot because they're coated on the inside (so rust isn't very likely).
Anyway....here are a couple of more pics. I plan on putting up finished product and install as well. I went with JetHot because they're coated on the inside (so rust isn't very likely).
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Originally Posted by bjamick
looks nice but dont drive your car in the rain with them on bc ive heard of a couple people who said theres are just rusting away just an FYI
THEY LOOK GREAT--do not worry about rusting when they are coated properly....it is the uncoated ones that will rust--but even then it is only surface rust...think of it this way--is the rest of your exhaust falling apart/away..?? NO ...not for a LONG TIME...they look great--good move coating them... 
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Originally Posted by bjamick
looks nice but dont drive your car in the rain with them on bc ive heard of a couple people who said theres are just rusting away just an FYI
THEY LOOK GREAT--do not worry about rusting when they are coated properly....it is the uncoated ones that will rust--but even then it is only surface rust...think of it this way--is the rest of your exhaust falling apart/away..?? NO ...not for a LONG TIME...they look great--good move coating them... LS1 Tech Stories
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I have drove mine in the rain several times & they still look new. DO NOT use the paper gaskets. Reuse your stockers. Also make sure to get the O2 extensions, makes it plug n play.
Install should be fairly simple. Word of advise, remove your passanger side coil packs to get to the back bolts. Makes it much easier. Also put your plugs back in AFTER the LT's are installed. It is simple with the big stock manifolds out of the way. Plus you don't wanna accidently break off a plug.
They will smoke for a little bit after its started, its just oils burning off, so don't freak out. It will go away.
As for the air & egr stuff, just pull it all out & plug up the intake with a 1 3/8" freeze/expansion plug & call it a day. I still don't have my codes deleted & drive 50 miles each day at least. Its good to get done but not needed to be driveable.
Install should be fairly simple. Word of advise, remove your passanger side coil packs to get to the back bolts. Makes it much easier. Also put your plugs back in AFTER the LT's are installed. It is simple with the big stock manifolds out of the way. Plus you don't wanna accidently break off a plug.
They will smoke for a little bit after its started, its just oils burning off, so don't freak out. It will go away.
As for the air & egr stuff, just pull it all out & plug up the intake with a 1 3/8" freeze/expansion plug & call it a day. I still don't have my codes deleted & drive 50 miles each day at least. Its good to get done but not needed to be driveable.
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Thanks for the compliments. I live in a desert climate, so rain isn't a huge deal...and I don't have to deal with salt in the winter. It's not a daily driver car either, but I do drive it though.
Although.....we have had over tripple our annual rainfall this year. Properly coated inside and out....I don't see how it would rust unless you started really chipping away at that coating.
Although.....we have had over tripple our annual rainfall this year. Properly coated inside and out....I don't see how it would rust unless you started really chipping away at that coating.
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Hey Mike,
Looks good! I'm getting close to getting headers myself for my car and Pacesetters are one of my choices. We need to have another GTG here in ABQ soon, I would like to check out some more set ups from other guys around here.
Looks good! I'm getting close to getting headers myself for my car and Pacesetters are one of my choices. We need to have another GTG here in ABQ soon, I would like to check out some more set ups from other guys around here.
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Well....got my Pacesetter off-road Y-pipe in yesterday. I must say I'm dissapointed with it.
It looks like they flattened it somewhat like the factory one for clearance.
Looking inside it also shows that they left half the opening between the y-pipes closed off.
I'm EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED!!!!
I'll say it again....I'm EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED!!!!!
It looks like they flattened it somewhat like the factory one for clearance.
Looking inside it also shows that they left half the opening between the y-pipes closed off.
I'm EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED!!!!
I'll say it again....I'm EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Tall Guy
Hey Mike,
Looks good! I'm getting close to getting headers myself for my car and Pacesetters are one of my choices. We need to have another GTG here in ABQ soon, I would like to check out some more set ups from other guys around here.
Looks good! I'm getting close to getting headers myself for my car and Pacesetters are one of my choices. We need to have another GTG here in ABQ soon, I would like to check out some more set ups from other guys around here.
What sold me on the Pacesetters was that Greg had them on his MRM T/A w/ the true duals....remember? He said they were easy to put in, everything fit, and him and his dad did it in about 5 hours.
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Originally Posted by mrws6speed
Yeah.....we definitely need to have another GTG! I'll try to schedule one here in the next month or so.
What sold me on the Pacesetters was that Greg had them on his MRM T/A w/ the true duals....remember? He said they were easy to put in, everything fit, and him and his dad did it in about 5 hours.
What sold me on the Pacesetters was that Greg had them on his MRM T/A w/ the true duals....remember? He said they were easy to put in, everything fit, and him and his dad did it in about 5 hours.
