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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Im thinking about buying some Flowtech Long tube headers with a flowtech y-pipe, are these headers any good. Im looking for easy installation and a overall good header. Cosmetics isnt a factor just want a good header and y-pipe at a affordable price. My car already has the 3" Hooker Aerochamber exhaust installed on it. Tell me what you think.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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flowtech headers are total crap. pace setters FTW. apce setter with the coating you get for 375 and ahve a excellent reputation for great quality, long lasting and easy install
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Flowtechs are fine. I have them on both my sons ls1 camaros.
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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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go pacesetter pay the extra 50 bucks you wont regret it
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only problem i had with the flowtechs were that the flanges were to thin and they bend easily, causing a header leak. other than that they seemed to be a good header when i had them. but if i were you i would just go ahead and get pacesetters. just my .02
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I've had both. The price is very close but the Pacesetters are better. The flanges are 3/8s vs 1/4 in, the welds are better, the O2s are on the inside for the Pacesetters vs outside for the Flows, and the Pacesetters use a slip fit design on the collectors vs a 3 bolt flange for the Flow Techs.

As far as fitment goes, the Flow Techs had a small dent in I believe one of the primary tubes to clear the k-member. Oh, and the O2 bungs being on the outside of the collectors made the clearance a bit tight between the O2 sensors and the floorboard. The Pacesetters fit fine with no issues what-so-ever.
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and there you have it. like I said, flowtechs fall short compared to apce setters
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ok thanks guys, is it ok if i just get the black headers not the ceramic coated, i dont care about looks and just want a good header.
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Originally Posted by 01bluz28
Im thinking about buying some Flowtech Long tube headers with a flowtech y-pipe, are these headers any good. Im looking for easy installation and a overall good header. Cosmetics isnt a factor just want a good header and y-pipe at a affordable price. My car already has the 3" Hooker Aerochamber exhaust installed on it. Tell me what you think.
shut out the flowtechs....start thinking "pace setter"
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