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Old 07-14-2009, 02:31 PM
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Question Pacesetter Longtubes - tips
I am ordering Pacesetters for my LT1, just thought I would ask:

Any issue with fitting? Will they rub anywhere?

I am also getting poly engine mounts since I have been told the stock ones would end up going weak due to the heat.

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I doubt you will have any issues. Ive never had pacesetters but some of my buddies do and from what I know of they have been problem free. But I had a lot of issues with my Jet Hots, those where a PITA
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The only issue I had with the emissions style pacesetters was the egr tube was right in the way of the tranny dipstick so I had to heat it up and bend it toward the firewall, other than that fitment was great
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Originally Posted by JB_97ws6TA
The only issue I had with the emissions style pacesetters was the egr tube was right in the way of the tranny dipstick so I had to heat it up and bend it toward the firewall, other than that fitment was great
if you dont want this issue, get the non emission ones.
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Originally Posted by JB_97ws6TA
The only issue I had with the emissions style pacesetters was the egr tube was right in the way of the tranny dipstick so I had to heat it up and bend it toward the firewall, other than that fitment was great
No grinders or hammers to the rescue? I am getting non-emissions headers.
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Originally Posted by ADM
No grinders or hammers to the rescue? I am getting non-emissions headers.
That's what I have. Fitment and ground clearance is good. Godd thing you are doing poly mounts at the same time. You shouldn't have any issues.
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i have had one minor issue with my pacesetters. They rubbed the steering shaft joint(not sure that is the correct part name lol.) So i had to adjust the shaft, so it would clear.
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Originally Posted by strokin93z
i have had one minor issue with my pacesetters. They rubbed the steering shaft joint(not sure that is the correct part name lol.) So i had to adjust the shaft, so it would clear.
I'm guessing you didn't change your motor mounts at the same time...
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I have the race style pace setters and they fit great no issues at all.
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so its a good thing to change your motor mounts at the same time?? and with witch ones polyerithan ones?
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Originally Posted by 94maro
so its a good thing to change your motor mounts at the same time?? and with witch ones polyerithan ones?
Yes, trying to change them after LT's are in sucks *****.
I ordered mine from Spohn, ~53 bucks.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Yes, trying to change them after LT's are in sucks *****.
I ordered mine from Spohn, ~53 bucks.
so iam guessing put them on frist then the long tubes right? lol
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Originally Posted by 94maro
so iam guessing put them on frist then the long tubes right? lol
Yes. Remove stock manifolds, install poly motor mounts, then install LT headers.
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I had to grind a little of the motor mount to fit mine in otherwise no issues besides just the cramped engine bay.
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my friend with a 4L60e had issues with a part of the transmission rubbing one of the primaries. had to grind a little off the tranny
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Yes, trying to change them after LT's are in sucks *****.
I ordered mine from Spohn, ~53 bucks.
U got link ?
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Originally Posted by killagt
U got link ?
ditto that
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Originally Posted by killagt
U got link ?
Here you go

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1993-1997-...ounts-LT1.html
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What about my oxygen sensors? Will they get damaged with the new headers?
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Originally Posted by ADM
What about my oxygen sensors? Will they get damaged with the new headers?
No. You'll need some o2 extensions and an ORY.
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