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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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I just installed pacesetter longtubes and an Ory. I already have loudmouth 1. I just started it up and it was incredibly loud. I have never heard this setup in person before but omg. There is a lot of engine noise coming from the engine, sounds like a different cam all together. I revved it a few times, and it felt strong and climbed a lot faster. Once or twice it backfired and blue flame shot out the back. It did not feel like it missed at all. I replaced the plugs. Does this sound normal? I mean the engine sounds crazy as hell
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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that sounds about right
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chewy99ws6
that sounds about right
I think so too
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chewy99ws6
that sounds about right
Yeah it sounds like a 100% different car with that setup.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Yeah, LM1+LTs= BAD ***.....A freind of mine had this setup and the sound was unreal!!
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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from what ive seen, the louder the exahust or better flowing, the louder the engine (within reason). i dont know if it is a rule of thumb, but its just what ive seen.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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You guys are giving me a case of the gigles!!!! lol!!!....... I have a LoudMouth(resonator) and I'm ordering the SLP LTs on Friday! ....Can't wait now!!!

Noth'n like a loud *** car that wakes up neighbors, scares small children and really pisses off the ex!! lol!
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6 Rampage
You guys are giving me a case of the gigles!!!! lol!!!....... I have a LoudMouth(resonator) and I'm ordering the SLP LTs on Friday! ....Can't wait now!!!

Noth'n like a loud *** car that wakes up neighbors, scares small children and really pisses off the ex!! lol!
do not buy the slp lt's, they are horrible. if you want to spend that much money get kooks or qtp's, or get some pacesetters for cheap. slps are horrible
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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just wait till u go WOT... you will turn heads for sure... now them cops can here u comin so watch out
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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No, I think you have a leak at the head. That back fire usually happens when a little fresh air gets pulled down one or 2 of the primaries. It shoul not be that much louder under the hood, but that setup will be very loud in back!
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Hennytime
do not buy the slp lt's, they are horrible. if you want to spend that much money get kooks or qtp's, or get some pacesetters for cheap. slps are horrible
k,....In what way are they horrible?!! And please don't say "clearance issues" or "too expensive"! I already know about that and I have no issues with it!
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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I wouldn't buy the SLP lts either. Much better headers for the money in this day and age.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Yeah, I can vouch for the LOUD *** exhaust! I just installed Pacesetter LT's on my car with a LM1. Today, I got everything welded up and COMPLETELY together. All I can say is....dear GOD!
Havnt exactly decided if I like it or not, yet though. May be a lil much. Even for me, and Im a country boy used to loud *** trucks! LOL
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Originally Posted by WS6 Rampage
k,....In what way are they horrible?!! And please don't say "clearance issues" or "too expensive"! I already know about that and I have no issues with it!
why pay big bucks for decent headers when u can spend the same money and get awesome great fitting headers...

it just doesnt make sence to me... (its your cash so spend as u please)
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by presto_z
why pay big bucks for decent headers when u can spend the same money and get awesome great fitting headers...

it just doesnt make sence to me... (its your cash so spend as u please)
Thats just it tho. They're NOT horrible,...just pricey! And I don't mind it cuz I'm happy with all the other SLP products I've ordered! Great customer service!

Friend of mine has SLP's LTs and he loves em. Took him under 4 hours to do the install too. I can't wait to hear em with a LoudMouth.
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Originally Posted by WS6 Rampage
Thats just it tho. They're NOT horrible,...just pricey! And I don't mind it cuz I'm happy with all the other SLP products I've ordered! Great customer service!

Friend of mine has SLP's LTs and he loves em. Took him under 4 hours to do the install too. I can't wait to hear em with a LoudMouth.
For the money I would buy kooks or QTP's since they are alot better quality to me and fit way better. No real clearence issues to deal with, just my opinion. But to each his own I guess. Run a search about them before you buy them.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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I just saw a pair of kooks with a hole right through the primary where the AIR tube used to be. Real good quality there.

I have a 5 year old set of uncoated pacesetters that survived a year in upstate NY and they are still perfectly fine. Pacesetters FTW
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Originally Posted by brad8266
I just saw a pair of kooks with a hole right through the primary where the AIR tube used to be. Real good quality there.

more info please

i doubt its from the quality of the headers.. prolly from somebody who welded a blockoff plate on...

stainless will last forever... way longer then non coated pacesetters...


i have coated Pacesetters and luv um...
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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hey get those slp and let us know how it goes. lots of people bash them. but i want to see if they make power. i think they hang low, so that way the y pipe doesnt bang the floorboard like the other brands do. plus i think there has to be a reason slp made there headers that way. i think on gmhtp they used slp lt on a gto, and it made like 50 hp!! thats with a dyno chart too..
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by presto_z
more info please

i doubt its from the quality of the headers.. prolly from somebody who welded a blockoff plate on...

stainless will last forever... way longer then non coated pacesetters...


i have coated Pacesetters and luv um...
Blockoff was bolted on in the existing holes on the tube.

My uncoated pacesetter are just fine and are old.
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