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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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I have a 98 z28 and I want to buy some headers for it. Just wanna know what kind people like or dislike, and also how hard the install is. Ive heard a lot of people say the engine needs to be pulled to put on headers and stuff like that. is putting on headers somethin i could do myself or is it somethin i need to have a shop do?

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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Vette Killa
I have a 98 z28 and I want to buy some headers for it. Just wanna know what kind people like or dislike, and also how hard the install is. Ive heard a lot of people say the engine needs to be pulled to put on headers and stuff like that. is putting on headers somethin i could do myself or is it somethin i need to have a shop do?

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Its all about the money what u wanna spend.Pacesetter for budget LT and Kooks or QTP LT's for the shiot IMO.Install..... well its not hard and its not a cake walk and the motor doesn't have to be pulled. there is enough info. on this site to pretty much cover everything you posted also you can reuse your factory header gasket no need to buy new one's just clean it up.Happy hunting...
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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theres tons of info on this site about all you asked. Try installation yourself and save some money, theres tons of help here if you run into problems. Have fun
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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I'm on a budget so i just ordered Pacesetter LT's and ORY. The motor doesnt have to be pulled. I did a lot of searching and reading before i order my headers.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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i was originally going to buy jet hot lt's, but decided to get the pacesetter lt that are jet hot coated for an extra $40 over ceremic from ws6store..they said they were special order but were here in only a cupple days anyway...i saved over $100 which i was able to put towards installation and im waiting to get the car back as we speak! they looked like really good quality and think i will be really satisfied.. i highly recommend them!
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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get stainless steel, they will last forever!
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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..if you have the cash..
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Some people have their local shop install them but if you do that don't pay more than $200-300. Look around for a shop that specializes or is very familiar with ls1s. Having them installed can save alot of time and hassle if you can afford it and finding a ls1 familiar shop to get it done right is your best bet.
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i called g-force motorsports in pearland, tx...........near houston.....they want 300 for an install
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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thanks for the advice. what does it mean when ppl say ORY? sorry if thats a stupid ? but ive never heard it before
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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definitely go with stainless. ORY is an off road y pipe all it does is deletes the cats. But if you want to get more power go with a true dual setup with an X-pipe.
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ORY = off road ypipe (ie., a ypipe without cats)
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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i installed them myself it took me and a buddy 8 hours but that was with a few breaks and geting parts/tools and food. the local shops wanted 600-1000 for the install.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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i installed them myself it took me and a buddy 8 hours but that was with a few breaks and geting parts/tools and food. the local shops wanted 600-1000 for the install.


They must use gold plated tools and work in nice suits!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Read the stickies, more information than you can shake a header at.
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If you dont have the cash for stainless LT's i would just get the pacesetter ceramic coated LT's because u live in Roseville. Coated Lt's should be just fine there.
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