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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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I am planning to install pacesetter longtube headers on my car (1998 Z28). I have already purchased plugs and wires to replace during the install. What should I plan on purchasing in addition to the longtubes, plugs, and wires during this process. I know lots of people have done similar setups, does anyone have an idea what total cost would be? Thanks for your help in advance!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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a pair of OEM GM stock exhaust gaskets
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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I think you are ready to go. I have pacesetters waiting for install and i heard the copper gaskets work well.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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spark plugs
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poly engine mounts, they are easy to do when the headers are out already.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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gm steel gaskets, o2 sims, o2 extension harness, egr delte, and u already have plugs wires during the install of the long tubes this is what usually alot of people do.....anything else will be a lid if you already dont have one, tb, i would get it tuned...goodluck...
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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Thanks a lot for all of the great responses! What is involved with doing the o2 sims, o2 extension harness, and egr delet. I have never installed a set of longtubes so I'm pretty new to all of this. I feel like I can install the headers, I'm just unsure about how to do the rest. Thanks again for all of the help. I would not know half as much about my car if it wasn't for this site and everyone being willing to help and share knowledge.
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I would forget about the o2 sims and the extentions, they are a waste of $$ IMO. I would just go to a shop that can tune out the rear O2 codes and have them deleted, its likw $20. And as for extentions I would just cut the wire on the O2 and extend it yourself using wire and solder, make sure it is a good connection. People say not to do that but i have always done it that way and I have never had the infamous O2 switching code issue. I been rocking the same home extended O2 wires for a few years now and it works fine for me.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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Thanks for the great responses! They are greatly appreciated!
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I agree, definitely save yourself the headache and do poly motor mounts when you have the headers off.
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