Best fitting LT?
I have hooker lt's and they fit perfectly went in fairly easy and no rubbing of any kind. Altogether with the y-pipe and the headers being jet-hot coated they ran me $888 on the nuts!
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Originally Posted by Luna
Best fitting headers that won't hurt the wallet and will last (although not as long as stainless) are going to be coated pacesetters. period.
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Originally Posted by DanO
Everyone will say Kooks or QTP.
However, there are always bad stories for each.
I have Kooks, they fit HORRIBLE, and needless to say, i have gone back and forth many times and they tell me that they fit fine... (if you like it bouncing off your K-member)
But on another note, every company will have good parts and bad parts. This is because the quality control on aftermarket parts as a whole is quite poor. Going with Kooks or QTP may reduce your chances of having bad parts, but wont eliminate it.
However, there are always bad stories for each.
I have Kooks, they fit HORRIBLE, and needless to say, i have gone back and forth many times and they tell me that they fit fine... (if you like it bouncing off your K-member)
But on another note, every company will have good parts and bad parts. This is because the quality control on aftermarket parts as a whole is quite poor. Going with Kooks or QTP may reduce your chances of having bad parts, but wont eliminate it.
Originally Posted by slowscott
Sounds like you need poly motor mounts. I have almost zero clearance between my K and QTP's, yet no banging.
are poly motor mounts required for the headers/y-pipe not to slam around in the car?
I did my poly mounts when I did my headers and duals so I can't compare before and after. However, based on how much less the engine torques and how tight the header/exhaust clearance is, I would say they are a requirement.
Originally Posted by Ironxcross
are poly motor mounts required for the headers/y-pipe not to slam around in the car?
They are inexpensive, will help to prevent any exhaust banging and just generally make the car feel tighter. If you ever decide you want poly motor mounts after you put you're headers on you will be kicking yourself!
Here is a badass writeup written by me
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/492703-best-poly-motor-mount-write-up-ever-written.html
