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Hooker vs. Pacesetter LT

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Old May 5, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Default Hooker vs. Pacesetter LT

Which one is the overall better set of headers???
and what kind of Y to purchase??
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Old May 5, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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i voted Hooker but i have the JetHot LT's which are the hooker design but with a thicker mounting flange and the o2 bungs are moved to the inside, and they are jethot coated inside and out, high quality piece, i also got the JetHot ORY, with pacesetters, well they fit but are cheap and are only coated on the outside
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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my pacesetters are holding up really good, noticed a good amount of power and the go in easy!
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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I say hooker, i JUST bought some coated LT's for 379.99 not to much more expensive then the pacesetters. I say spend the extra couple bucks, they are a good "budget" LT, IMO. OHH and you can hooker y's pacesetter makes y pipes if im not mistaken, but i've heard of some minor issues with the PC y's
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Old May 5, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Ive seen pacesetters rust out in 2 years....... go hooker or slp .plus PS arent stainless

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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Hooker...without a doubt.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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I bought Hooker 1 3/4s LTs...I got a good deal on them...hit up Speedtweekerz
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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If you can get the Hookers for a compareable price then I'd probablt go with them. I have Pacesetters and like them a lot though. Honestly, either header will do just fine. Both companies make a Y pipe to fit their headers.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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all my cars run hooker, nothin like payin for a hooker once and havin it for life
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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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^ lmao

I have had great luck with my pacesetters. 1.5 years of daily driving and they still look great with zero rust. You cant go wrong with either though, they are both very affordable and great quality.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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we sell them both and have good luck with both. the hookers have better components, however, they do not offer an off-road version 1 3/4". hookers have better ground clearance as well.

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Old May 6, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Hookers Here
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Old May 6, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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i like my pacesetters. Havent had in any rust on them yet. Ive had them for about a year now.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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i know it is a little cheesy but, ......."I Love My HOOKER Headers!"
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Old May 6, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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and we have them cheap and fast!!
https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/769353-ceramic-coated-hooker-headers-ls1-379-99-a.html
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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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I've had my pacesetters for about 1.5 years and they still look new. My car is a dd.

THe hooker headers are good too
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Old May 7, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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I would also look at the BBK headers. They are around the same price. My fit very well.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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I have the Hooker 1 3/4s as stated above, they were shipped to my house quickly. Installed pretty easy and have great ground clearance.

I would say the pacesetters would be fine in an enviroment that isn't too wet or have salt on the roads like California. I've heard of them rusting out quicker than say hookers in other parts of the country.

Talk to speedtweekerz, they'll take care of you
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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I haven't tried both, but I love my Pacesetters. Had them for over a year and a half now with no rust. The power increase was definitely worth it, and that was over Mac mid-lengths.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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I got the 1 3/4" hookers and they fit great, look good and sound good. I've used hookers on everything that I put headers on.
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