Do i have everything for my header install?
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From: long island new york
Do i have everything for my header install? i just picked up the pacesetter LT's and ory pipe and it came with a ton of ****, gaskets and the bolts, and clamps and all that, but is there anyhitng it doesnt come with that i should go get before these start going on, and i find out im missing stuff? haha
Not a fan of the u-bolt style clamps pacesetter supplies. They seal by crimping the tubing, which sucks when you want to take the exhaust back off. I got band clamps instead.
I'm not sure if they changed their style gaskets, but the paper junk I got did not go on my car. I got some felpro ones, but I know there are nicer ones out there even better than felpro.
One thing you might of forgot are o2 sensor extensions. The stock wiring harness isn't long enough for those headers.
I'm not sure if they changed their style gaskets, but the paper junk I got did not go on my car. I got some felpro ones, but I know there are nicer ones out there even better than felpro.
One thing you might of forgot are o2 sensor extensions. The stock wiring harness isn't long enough for those headers.
Originally Posted by AR15 guy
Tools, patience, and o2 extensions. If your doing this on the ground your going to have to get it at least 2.5 feet off the ground.
Have fun! When you finish it up and fire it with open headers at 230 in the morning...somehow it's all worth it.
Launching!
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From: Karnes City, Texas
My LT's should be coming in today... Can't wait to install them lol. Anyways, where can I find the o2 extensions? My o2's on the headers are cut off so would it be cool if I just cut my o2 and stick it in there instead of getting an extension for no reason.
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Originally Posted by GunshotZ28
My LT's should be coming in today... Can't wait to install them lol. Anyways, where can I find the o2 extensions? My o2's on the headers are cut off so would it be cool if I just cut my o2 and stick it in there instead of getting an extension for no reason.
I wouldn't suggest soldering up your own o2 extensions with the pacesetter wires. It's a very sensitive, low-voltage wire and 9/10 people have problems with the custom way.
Launching!
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From: Karnes City, Texas
Originally Posted by Ralls
You cut your o2 sensors? The front ones?? I hope your kidding
I wouldn't suggest soldering up your own o2 extensions with the pacesetter wires. It's a very sensitive, low-voltage wire and 9/10 people have problems with the custom way.
I wouldn't suggest soldering up your own o2 extensions with the pacesetter wires. It's a very sensitive, low-voltage wire and 9/10 people have problems with the custom way.
dynomax bandclams are $9.99 and stainless steel. id invest in 4 of them for the Y pipe. U bolts suck ***.
make sure you get OEM gaskets or felpros. and also make sure you put some anit sieze on the header bolts. i put it on so they dont freeze up in the heads and they havent backed out or anything.
another thing, make sure you clean the head surface to your best ability so the new gaskets will seal their best. and clean the bolt holes with a Q tip so the new ones will thread in easy.
o2 extensions are your friend. take 1 min each to connect and zip tie out of the way. you need 1 12" and 1 24". beats the hell out of butt connecting and soldering a sensitive and important wire.
make sure you get OEM gaskets or felpros. and also make sure you put some anit sieze on the header bolts. i put it on so they dont freeze up in the heads and they havent backed out or anything.
another thing, make sure you clean the head surface to your best ability so the new gaskets will seal their best. and clean the bolt holes with a Q tip so the new ones will thread in easy.
o2 extensions are your friend. take 1 min each to connect and zip tie out of the way. you need 1 12" and 1 24". beats the hell out of butt connecting and soldering a sensitive and important wire.
