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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Talking Headers beyond my expectations!

I installed my Hooker Long Tubes about 2 weeks ago and just got my Ypipe built for it friday...

Its 1-7/8 LTs with 3" Ypipe to a 3" Magnaflow catback!

IT SOUNDS AMAZING!

And the Power I gained from this set up was BEYOND my expectaions!

The only comparision I can make to it is racing a LS2 6.0 GTO down the hwy that friday night and staying DEAD NEXT to it!

It pulls so much harder all the way thru!

Just thought Id share... Im goin try and get a sound clip up for you guys!


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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Good stuff! Magnaflow and LT's sound great together. Im actually ditching that setup for duals in 2 weeks but in terms of catbacks its IMO right behind GMMG.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Vids and pics please!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Well I havent heard the GMMG on an LT1 but It completely changed the sound of the car... Sounds SICK at 4000+!

Cant wait to return to the track... try to get my 11.19 down to the 10s! (1000ft)
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Yep headers make a huge difference in power, esp low end.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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this thread makes me want to get my headers on even faster!! I'm in the process right now and cant wait!!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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OH, Ive had my headers for about 2 months in my room and didnt have the cash for the Ypipe and the tune but I went ahead and installed them, ended up not doing a tune yet and still have no Service Engine Light after the install...(thats what I was worried about)...
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Green3spd
I installed my Hooker Long Tubes about 2 weeks ago and just got my Ypipe built for it friday...

Its 1-7/8 LTs with 3" Ypipe to a 3" Magnaflow catback!

IT SOUNDS AMAZING!

And the Power I gained from this set up was BEYOND my expectaions!

The only comparision I can make to it is racing a LS2 6.0 GTO down the hwy that friday night and staying DEAD NEXT to it!

It pulls so much harder all the way thru!

Just thought Id share... Im goin try and get a sound clip up for you guys!
Yup headers really open things up. Good choice on the set up too
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glad you are more than satisfied. way to keep up with the 6.2l goat
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by brucealmighty744
glad you are more than satisfied. way to keep up with the 6.2l goat
It made my night!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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im starting to think if i should go long tubes over my mac mids in the future when i pull my engine i think its a must!
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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT
im starting to think if i should go long tubes over my mac mids in the future when i pull my engine i think its a must!
Ummm yeah
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SoxXpupPeT
im starting to think if i should go long tubes over my mac mids in the future when i pull my engine i think its a must!
Had a friend who went from mids to LTs and said he still noticed a difference!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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i just bought the pacesetters..and planned on getting the magnaflow to go with it. do i need to get o2 extensions?
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^Yes.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Lt1 Camaro
i just bought the pacesetters..and planned on getting the magnaflow to go with it. do i need to get o2 extensions?
IMO o2 extensions are a joke... We made mine in about 10mins

But yes you need to extened your O2s....lol
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Green3spd
IMO o2 extensions are a joke... We made mine in about 10mins

But yes you need to extened your O2s....lol
x2 It's $20 that can go in your tank instead!
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Green3spd
IMO o2 extensions are a joke... We made mine in about 10mins

But yes you need to extened your O2s....lol
I wouldnt say that.

O2s sensors are critical to determine a suitable A/F ratio. If the connection is bad or weak the computer will think the engine is running lean or rich . Many people that use the cheap o2 wire extension kit that pacesetter provides have problems in the future with tuning and A/F.

My point is O2 sensors and the connection are absolutely critical for performance gains esp with nitrous and FI. All tuners highly recommend o2 extensions and ac delco O2 sensors for lt1s for a reason.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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Bad LT1 Camaro.. Buy them if you like... I perfered to just make my own....
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Cant wait to order my pacesetters and ORY one day. What made you decide to go with 1 7/8
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