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You can get uncoated Hooker Supercomps for $530. I'd probably go that route before using Pacesetters.

Aug 28, 2013 | 01:27 PM

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You can get uncoated Hooker Supercomps for $530. I'd probably go that route before using Pacesetters.

What he ^^^ said.

Aug 28, 2013 | 05:18 PM

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I'd probably go that route before using Pacesetters.

why is that?

Aug 28, 2013 | 05:43 PM

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All the threads of those complaining about fitment issues, having to bang collectors or primaries in to clear the k-member or steering knuckle or ____________________...

Aug 28, 2013 | 06:48 PM

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You can get uncoated Hooker Supercomps for $530. I'd probably go that route before using Pacesetters.

your not taking into account y-pipe and other parts required to install headers. all together my pacesetter kit + extras ran $700

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Aug 28, 2013 | 07:35 PM

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The fitment on my hookers sucked; the drivers side collecter was pointed straight at the transmission crossmember. To connect the y-pipe had to be at a ridiculously sharp angle.

I like the fitment (and price) on my new OBX stainless headers. Will see how they hold up though.

Aug 28, 2013 | 07:54 PM

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My old Hookers fit just fine. Had a lot of customers with pacesetters having false knock issues due to them banging the cross member. Have not seen that with Hookers.

Aug 28, 2013 | 08:00 PM

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Here's a picture of how mine fit, they were old Jethot LTs. Alittle hard to see but they were tucked up in there pretty tight and you can tell where they were hitting the floor. This picture is with brand new motor mounts.

I hope most fit better than mine but I have heard of other people with the same issue.

Aug 28, 2013 | 08:21 PM

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Used, right? Pick one up wrong on a lift will do that, or a floor jack, or hitting the ground will do that. Never had a new set like that.

Aug 28, 2013 | 08:22 PM

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Nah they were like that from day one when I got them brand new, unfortunately. Maybe their jig was off when they made mine.

Aug 29, 2013 | 07:01 AM

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I like my Hookers, no problems at all and sound different.

Aug 29, 2013 | 07:52 AM

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For that price range you can't get too much new, but you could always go used? I recently paid $400 for a full 3 inch hooker setup, LT's to tips.

Aug 29, 2013 | 07:54 AM

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My old Hookers fit just fine. Had a lot of customers with pacesetters having false knock issues due to them banging the cross member. Have not seen that with Hookers.

Exactly. No banging the primaries, denting them in to accommodate for the k-member or steering knuckle which I have read from here as an answer to problems with pacesetters not fitting correctly. Only thing I had to do was grind part of a lip off the transmission crossmember on the drivers side and they went right in, bolted right up.

Aug 29, 2013 | 09:12 AM

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OBX headers are back in stock at ss accessories, google it if you're interested. They are $369 with free shipping.

They are basically a chineses knock off of the stepped Kooks LT1 headers that cost $1100. Seems everyone that has gotten them has been happy so far. Heres a link to a thread with more info.

Aug 29, 2013 | 09:25 AM

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It amazes me how many here are morally fine with stealing from American companies by buying Chinese knock-offs of their products.

Aug 29, 2013 | 09:31 AM

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The demographic has changed. These cars used to be bought by either those who had a disposable income, or enough money to mod and maintain some sort of living, or by those who depend on daddy's wallet. Now because 4th gens can be had for cheap it expands the market quite a bit. Also, Chinese stuff wasn't as readily available back a few years as it is now.

Aug 29, 2013 | 09:44 AM

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