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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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I just picked up some pacesetter long tube headers. just wanted to know if people are having clearance issues with the headers scraping on the pavement??? Also I would like to know if you have lowering springs in your car along with your yes or no answer. THANKS FOR ALL THE INPUT!!
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Pacesetters tuck up well.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Yep, no problems here. It's the y-pipe that kills me.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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im currently installing them, and im lowered.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Ya I'm a little worried about the y-pipe as well, but there's not much we can do. I hope these things fit in nice and snug
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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I'm lowered 1.5 inches, the headers won't rub. It's the Y that is a problem. For it not to scrape when pulling into my garage (my driveway is a little steep) it would need to be oval instead of round. I've tried 3 different ones. It never scrapes when driving tho.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I'm lowered w/ Eibach Sportlines and have low *** profile tires, so my car sits LOW! But my Pacesetter LTs to my knowledge have never scraped. If I could have done it all over again I definately gone with stainless though. My Pacesetters are leaking where all four primaries merge together at that weld, just ahead of the collector. Spend more money and get ARH or even those revised LPP headers if it isnt too late. Just my advice.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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they fit perfect. no scraping.
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No problems here with pacesetters scraping.
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no problems here. but im not dropped
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Yep, no problems here. It's the y-pipe that kills me.
I have EDELBROCKS...but like he said ...99.9% of time the lowest part is the Y-PIPE...
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I always avoid speed bumps. Just that in mind.
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pacesetters tuck up good . . . the bullets are another story lol i'm lowered 1.5" so the bullet on the passenger side will rub certain speed bumps
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Headers, no problem. Catted TSP Y, terrible clearance. About 4" under driver's side cat and I'm at stock height.
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