Worth pullin the Pacesetters for Kooks lt's ?

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Mar 13, 2007 | 05:25 PM

1nastyss

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Worth pullin the Pacesetters for Kooks lt's ?

I currently have pacesetter ceramic coated LT's, ive had them on for about a year and have had good results (except for the fact that they are rusting on the bottom half ) .....Anyways, will it be worth the money to replace them with some stainless steel Kooks, will there be an increase off power or torque even though they are both 1 3/4 headers ? Also, even though they are stainless steel , could i have a problem with them rusting, I live in NC ?

Mar 13, 2007 | 05:29 PM

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I don't see why there would be a power difference (or at least a NOTICEABLE one). I have never seen stainless headers rust, personally. They will have a nice gold color once they get enough miles on them. I plan on yanking mine when I do heads/cam since I'll have to pull them when I do the heads anyhow. Too bad yours are rusting, mine have held up great through the winter/snow/salt here in NJ.

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Mar 13, 2007 | 05:43 PM

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I wouldn't spend the money on the Kooks unless your current one just looks horrible. I also don't think they would be much of a difference.

Just noticed you got H/C coming soon so if you got the funds get it that would be the best time to put them in.

Mar 13, 2007 | 05:52 PM

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there will be no power difference. they will all do the same power wise

Mar 13, 2007 | 05:56 PM

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They dont look that bad, im just picky i guess, it looks like its mainly surface rust, maybe i can just sand it down and lay some high-temp paint on them

Mar 13, 2007 | 06:02 PM

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Definately NOT worth it.

Mar 13, 2007 | 06:05 PM

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No way keep the pacesetters.

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Mar 13, 2007 | 06:55 PM

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I wouldn't change them untill you need to. There will be no power difference. My kooks are 4 years old and not rusted and I live in New England (Rust capital of the world)