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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Default Hedman or Pacesetter LTs

As I am on a budget(im poor) I was wondering what you guys think?

Hedman or Pacesetter?

Cant be much diff...?

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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Go for the Pacesetters. Hedman is for old trucks and conversions.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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go with the trusted quality and fitment of the Pacesetters.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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+1 For the Pacesetters
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Hedman sucks..my friend has them...
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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i used both i liked the fit and of the hedman but the pace setters are a better header
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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I've never read anything about hedman on these cars honestly.
Pacesetters are tried and true and you stated your on a budget probbly best not to gamble.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
I've never read anything about hedman on these cars honestly.
Pacesetters are tried and true and you stated your on a budget probbly best not to gamble.

Same here, have not heard much about hedman for LSXs. And ur right best not to gamble on a budget.
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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
I've never read anything about hedman on these cars honestly.
Pacesetters are tried and true and you stated your on a budget probbly best not to gamble.
got em and love them
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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pacesetters all the way!
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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i've got the Hedman's and the Hedman ORY and the Hedman cat-back, it all came together as a kit, $700, i love it, really noticed a big difference, i thought it was great bang for the buck
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 02silvaZ
i've got the Hedman's and the Hedman ORY and the Hedman cat-back, it all came together as a kit, $700, i love it, really noticed a big difference, i thought it was great bang for the buck
How did the installation go, any modifications needed?

Does it hang much lower than stock? I have eibach pro kit springs, so ground clearance is an issue.

Any info is greatly appreciated!
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Pacesetters mine slid right in.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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i installed pace lt's and love them. easy to install and a noticible hp pick up.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Thanx everyone for the info!
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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You Get What You Pay For. If You Buy Cheap You Will Replace Them. Take Your Time And Do It Right The First Time With Kooks.
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Originally Posted by superchargedbandit
You Get What You Pay For. If You Buy Cheap You Will Replace Them. Take Your Time And Do It Right The First Time With Kooks.
hes on a budget and i dont see how kooks can be worth triple the money the pacesetters are.mine went in perfect and are a very high qaulity product.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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i got the hedman it took me about an hour last night to put them back in after finishing up my lifter swap there great headers as far as fitment goes.
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this is gonna be 1 sided as hell Pacesetter no doubt
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CJDZ24_Z28
this is gonna be 1 sided as hell Pacesetter no doubt
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