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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I've had my TA for a while now and have finally decided to actually do some engine mods. I've been told that headers are a great place to start, so that's what I'm doing.

I've decided to go with long tubes for price and performance. I can deal with an ORY since I doubt I will ever go through an emissions test or be pulled over for noise in my area. My biggest concern is ground clearance.

I'm looking at Hooker at the moment, as I'm a fan of the Holley line and have heard good things, but how is the ground clearance? Are there any other brands of similar quality and price with better clearance?

Please tell me what you guys have and how your clearance is. All comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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this is the gen IV section, not that it matters for headers really but, you might get more responses in the gen III section. I'm running TSP 1 7/8 on my LS3 with great ground clearance!
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Has LT pacesetters on mine for about 2 yrs, never had a problem with them. Make sure whatever brand you get, you spend the extra cash to get them coated.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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kooks,arh or qtp they are a little expensive but u get what u pay for
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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i have a set of jet hot 1" 3/4 full ceramic coated headers for sell. never been out of the box. comes with everything needed gaskets and all!!! pm me back. i have to get rid of these so considerable offers will be highly thought about!!!
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i read somewhere you lose alot of ground clearance with SLP headers, so i went with coated Pacesetters and love them.....my car is lowered just over 2"
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buddy had a set of jet hot on his LS1 and had plenty of ground clearance and loved the way the sounded
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If I'm not mistaken Jet-Hot is just a coating, or do they sell their own headers as well? If it's just a coating, what brand is the header?
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i read somewhere you lose alot of ground clearance with SLP headers, so i went with coated Pacesetters and love them.....my car is lowered just over 2"
i had the "old" style slp headers on my ls1, the ground clearance was horrible. I guess the "new" style slp headers are suppose to be much better, but why pay for SLP's over priced parts anyway?
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Originally Posted by TransWS6Am
i had the "old" style slp headers on my ls1, the ground clearance was horrible. I guess the "new" style slp headers are suppose to be much better, but why pay for SLP's over priced parts anyway?
+100.....seems like everything they carry is WAY overpriced....65+ bucks for a smooth bellow that anyone can make from materials at Lowe's for 4 dollars.....OUCH
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no they do sell their own headers as well. i have the website for them
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