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anyone use pacesetter long tubes yet?

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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have a set of used az speed headers that i cant get to stop blowing gaskets....looking into getting a set of pacesetter longtubes if anyone has any tips or tricks on getting the headers sealed let me know please and also what are your feelings on the pacesetters thanks
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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I don't think anyone has used these pacesetter headers your talking about.
What type of gaskets are you using?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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I would say they work pretty well...

I just used the copper gaskets that came with them. Ran it for a while, let it cool, then retightned the bolts. Did that a few times over the first few days and they haven't leaked...
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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im looking into getting the pacesetter long tubes cuz my az speed and marine headers keep blowing the gaskets i have felpro gaskets in it now im on my second set in 2 days the part num is 1406.....like i said im looking into getting the pacesetters if their not too much of a pain to put on and the craftsmanship is good
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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have em and love em. they are amazing and no problems at all. good preformance increase and they sound amazing
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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I have them and like them alot.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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I have them and hate them to death. I was actually gonna go with some Arizona Speed and Marine Mids but maybe not now.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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I have them and hate them to death. I was actually gonna go with some Arizona Speed and Marine Mids but maybe not now.
Why? Please elaborate.
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maybe the snow in the picture?
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I have pacesetter longtubes and i love them
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Formy
Why? Please elaborate.
the emission hookups fit horrible on mine and I've had an annoying egr leak for the last year or so because of it and I just personally dislike headers with slip fit connections.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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did you use the supplied EGR gasket from them?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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have em and love em, course i got the off road ones with no air or egr though.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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How the hell have you blown 2 header gaskets in 2 days?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Do you have a cat on the car? Perhaps that is partially clogged, causing alot of back pressure at the headers? The exhaust will make it's way out of the weakest spot. Just .02 cents. good luck
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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I have had my pacesetters on for 9 months now. I love the way they look and sound. I haven't had any problems with mine. OH, i have the race LT's
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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I have pacesetter Long tubes and i like them.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Ive had to offroad/race longtubes on my car for over 2 years now. Back when I got them they came with cheap paper gaskets that I just plain threw away. Ive been running the Felpro 1406 gaskets without a problem. I used them on my stock motor with the blower, and now on the new mill without a hitch.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Revelation Z28
did you use the supplied EGR gasket from them?
the egr tube on the headers dont even reach far enough to connect on the car.

If I got race style I would like my Pacesetter's
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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racestyle headers here and love them, as a matter of fact i have 2 sets, one set coated and one set painted. lol.
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