Best bang for your buck headers?
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Best bang for your buck headers? Are a more expensive set of headers like Kooks a better investment in the long run as opposed to a cheaper set like Pacesetters or Edelbrocks? Overall for what you pay, is the reward greater for a more expensive set or does it not seem to make a big difference?
"Long run" being the life of your DAILY DRIVER car, get stainless steel if it rains and snows alot and you are out in it. If your car is a Weekend Warrior that sees sunny, dry days go for whatever. Pacesetters, Edelbrocks, Hookers, Etc.....
I bought the Pacesetter LT's (non-coated) back when I was a sophomore in college. I couldn't afford the more expensive headers like Kooks or QTPs. The non-coated Pacesetters were the cheapest at the time so it was a great option for me. Although, I only bought them as a temporary solution. Now that I'm out of school, I'm saving up for a set of stainless steel LT's.
If you're on a budget, the Pacesetters are the ideal headers to go with. However, if money is not an option and you're looking for the best of the best, I would go with one of the more expensive ones since they will last longer and probably yield a bit more hp.
If you're on a budget, the Pacesetters are the ideal headers to go with. However, if money is not an option and you're looking for the best of the best, I would go with one of the more expensive ones since they will last longer and probably yield a bit more hp.
Originally Posted by TruBloodTransAm
I bought the Pacesetter LT's (non-coated) back when I was a sophomore in college. I couldn't afford the more expensive headers like Kooks or QTPs. The non-coated Pacesetters were the cheapest at the time so it was a great option for me. Although, I only bought them as a temporary solution. Now that I'm out of school, I'm saving up for a set of stainless steel LT's.
If you're on a budget, the Pacesetters are the ideal headers to go with. However, if money is not an option and you're looking for the best of the best, I would go with one of the more expensive ones since they will last longer and probably yield a bit more hp.
If you're on a budget, the Pacesetters are the ideal headers to go with. However, if money is not an option and you're looking for the best of the best, I would go with one of the more expensive ones since they will last longer and probably yield a bit more hp.
Hey if you want to sell your pacesetters let me know
Jet-Hot for $50 more than Paceshitters. You get a 3 year coating warranty from Jet Hot. My Jet-Hot headers look brand new and I drive my car to work 15 miles everyday/100+ miles to the track/50+ cruising on weekends/sometimes car shows whereas my buddies (who garages his car and has Pacesetters) are all faded/starting to rust.
Stainless steel is the best (Kooks/QTP/American Racing) because they'll last longer than you own the car (assuming they don't get damaged from running over something). You should look into a high velocity collector as well. Also consider 1-7/8" if you plan on getting into the engine at all.
Stainless steel is the best (Kooks/QTP/American Racing) because they'll last longer than you own the car (assuming they don't get damaged from running over something). You should look into a high velocity collector as well. Also consider 1-7/8" if you plan on getting into the engine at all.
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i got hooker Lt's, there not on yet but ill let you know how they work. If you go to speedtweekerz or another website thats not jegs or summit, you can get them for hundreds cheeper. If i had the money i was able to get ceramic coated Supercompetition headers (with the power spear) for 599, and free shipping, on jegs or sumit they were like 711. Overall i just got the competitions ceramic coated for 399 and free shipping.
Pacesetters on the cheap cheap. Jethots next. As most have said, stainless' only advantage is longivity. I have and like my QTP's, but my passenger side k had to be notched (quite a few need notching somewhere), and y pipe choices are limited. My Jethots on my last one slid right in and made great power.
Here is Jet-Hot for comparison:
[Notice the difference in coatings as well. Pacesetter = bland/worn brand new. Jet-Hot = shiny/fresh brand new. Can't beat the 3-year coating warranty on Jet-Hot either. I never even heard of Pacesetter before getting on this site. Even though Pacesetter is made in America and everyone boasts they're the best bang for your buck, I beg to differ. Spend $50 more on Jet-Hot (with excellent warranty).
Or you could just save up for stainless steel headers and call it a day
[Notice the difference in coatings as well. Pacesetter = bland/worn brand new. Jet-Hot = shiny/fresh brand new. Can't beat the 3-year coating warranty on Jet-Hot either. I never even heard of Pacesetter before getting on this site. Even though Pacesetter is made in America and everyone boasts they're the best bang for your buck, I beg to differ. Spend $50 more on Jet-Hot (with excellent warranty).
Or you could just save up for stainless steel headers and call it a day
