anyone elses Pacesetters do this after 3 weeks?
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From: Back to Newport News
This problem just happened to me recently to my driver side longtube header and its a stainless steel, imagine that. My solution, I bought a exhaust leak sealer from Auto Zone made specifically for this kind of situation. I applied it inside where the runners, and collectors meet. I let it dry for four hours and btw the weld will actually dry quicker if expose to heat. I pressure test it w/ water and no leaks. Saved me headache, time and shipment cost dealing w/ the company that made my header.
I have the same problem as the OP and considered JB Weld, but didnt think that it could withstand the hot *** temps. headers would put it thru. What brand was this "exhaust leak sealer?" I might try this instead of pulling my headers and sending them back to Pacesetter.
the place i bought them from contacted pacesetter and are waiting to hear back from them. looks like i should be able to get a new set. i have a lift, so i dont mind replacing them. gives me a chance to put v-clamps on the collectors and maybe this time i'll do the motor mounts. put this stimulus check to good use 
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From: Grande Prairie, AB. That's Canada you hoser.
Well I looked reeeeeally good, but I just couldn't find where pacesetter hid the new ones in the packaging, nor do I recall seeing that in the instructions, or on their website.
I asked in a couple of forums about running solid motor mounts, but 80% of the replies were not to do them unless you like jiggling in your seat and possible teeth chatter when running a large cam at every intersection you come to.
So yes they're stock.
I asked in a couple of forums about running solid motor mounts, but 80% of the replies were not to do them unless you like jiggling in your seat and possible teeth chatter when running a large cam at every intersection you come to.
So yes they're stock.
Why whould they include them? That's right, they're an EXHAUST company.
Buy poly motor mounts. You may have to spend a little extra for them, which I am sure may kill some of you, but it will cure the banging. Solid is another option, which I went with.
I have the same problem as the OP and considered JB Weld, but didnt think that it could withstand the hot *** temps. headers would put it thru. What brand was this "exhaust leak sealer?" I might try this instead of pulling my headers and sending them back to Pacesetter.
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From: Grande Prairie, AB. That's Canada you hoser.
Then why should I have to take an exhaust kit made specifially for my car to ANOTHER exhaust company to get it to fit correctly without it hitting the floor?
Like mom always said, "Do it right the first time....."
Like mom always said, "Do it right the first time....."
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I think it's a must when doing longtubes to put in atleast poly motormounts. Might as well, with the Hookers I have the driver's side motor mount had to be unbolted to get the header in. I got the kit they sell at the WS6 Store, it's not that expensive.
BTW my headers leaked also when I put them on at the collector on the driver's side. I had them rewelded on the inside by a friend of mine and had him grind down the weld to smooth it out. Has done OK so far for 2 years.
BTW my headers leaked also when I put them on at the collector on the driver's side. I had them rewelded on the inside by a friend of mine and had him grind down the weld to smooth it out. Has done OK so far for 2 years.
