LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Anyone using Pacesetter Mid-Lengths?

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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Default Anyone using Pacesetter Mid-Lengths?

Interested in trying some. Anyone have any experience with these?
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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my old man had them in his old 94 z28 and we were pretty happy with em... and a friend of mine has a 97 and with 7 cylinders, home ported heads, 236/245, and 100 shot it went 11.30 with a 1.8 sixty so he is pretty happy with them and so were we
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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I put some on my 94 about two months ago. Im very happy with them. That ceramic coating really keeps those headers lookin good. Improved sound from the exhaust too.
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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i like mine. if i had to choose though and do it myself instead of buyin the car as is i would have had long tubes just because of the low end torque gain. it isnt much over the mids but for the money you cant beat them. so keep in mind what you want to do with the car and go from there.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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i bought my 97 with them, and they seem to be pretty nice, sounds pretty good imo also, i have gutted cats, and a crappy flowmaster muffler and i like the tone better than some ls1's around here, but oh how sweet the long tubes sound
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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I am interested in these also. Curious on where you guys got yours.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 05:14 AM
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Ive been looking at them too, but right now trying to save money.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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Hey, I have PaceSetter Midlengths on my '97 LT1. They're coated and I got them from SummitRacing for $430. They're not listed under Pontiac Firebird, but they are under Chevrolet Camaro. I had no fitment issues and there is a noticable increase in power and, of course sound. I matched it with a Random Technology Dual-Catted Y-Pipe, and an SLP LM1 CatBack system. The flanges are very thick, so I imagine there will be no warping. I hope this helps!
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Summit, eh.........Interesting
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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i would just spend the little extra and get long tubes
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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I'm not going to mess with long-tubes down here in Texas, first off my car has to go to the roller smog test for inspection and my car is lowered and already drags on every damn speed bump in the city!
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ZL1SS
I'm not going to mess with long-tubes down here in Texas, first off my car has to go to the roller smog test for inspection and my car is lowered and already drags on every damn speed bump in the city!

Roller in Texas? How much of Texas has the roller test? Doesn't most of Texas only require an OBD II check?
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by lt1 97 formula
i would just spend the little extra and get long tubes
I for one like mid's. They give great low and mid, and help top a little too. They are great DD headers.

Long Tubes are of course better, but its all personal preference.
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Redneck Z
Roller in Texas? How much of Texas has the roller test? Doesn't most of Texas only require an OBD II check?
97 and newer have the luxury of just OBDll check but anything older gets strapped down! Sucks for me.
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