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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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They are cheap Like $270

They they any good?
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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I have them... no problems mounting... arent rusting... no leaks...
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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for $270, you're talking about the uncoated headers. that is a huge, monstrous, terrible, horrible mistake. you want at LEAST coated headers. either coated or stainless. DO NOT get normal painted headers. painted headers, especially ones as thin as flowtech's, will rust out in no time. the coating protects the header, makes them last years longer and keeps the heat locked inside and out of your engine bay.

once you add the coating, you're looking at $350-$400. at this point, you may as well step up to pacesetters. pacesetters are a far superior header. they are thicker, made better and fit better. get pacesetter coated headers for $375. you'll be happy with your purchase, i promise.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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pace setters *non-sponsor edited*

Byebye!!

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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pace setters
no pimping

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
no pimping

damn anti pimpin laws!!!! oh well, pay the man!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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I would never buy a set of flowtech's. Every set I've ever seen has sucked.

Look into the Pacesetters, especially the coated ones.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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They suck ***. PERIOD.

They have a skiny *** flandge that bend's if you trq it at all. I had 7 leaks on EACH side with mine

I paid $150 for header's and off road Y.... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
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Flowtech=****.... budget header=Pacesetter.....but don't take my word for it
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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screw a search ill show you:

I thought it was a great idea for a cutout on primary 1
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screw a search ill show you:

I thought it was a great idea for a cutout on primary 1
I thought it was a great idea for a cutout on primary 1
Damn man that sucks.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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dunno... had mine in for 1 1/2 years...everything is just peachy with mine... *shrug*
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