Kooks or Pacesetter LT's ?
Kooks or Pacesetter LT's ? i want to buy some LT's dont know if i should get Kooks or Pacesetter race. i would also like to know how long O2 extention to buy? this car isnt a daily driver. i would like to know everyones opinion.
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From: Ringoes/Flemington, New Jersey
link here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/776189-kooks-lt-y-pipe-vs-pacesetter-lt-y-pipe.html
i already posted about this. ha
ive come to the determination, if its a heavily modded car... then go kooks, if its just a mild street car, go pacesetter.
Im going pacesetter, and save a grand for other mods
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/776189-kooks-lt-y-pipe-vs-pacesetter-lt-y-pipe.html
i already posted about this. ha
ive come to the determination, if its a heavily modded car... then go kooks, if its just a mild street car, go pacesetter.
Im going pacesetter, and save a grand for other mods
kooks = better quality and longer lasting but more expensive (twice the price)
Pacesetters = nice if they are coated, but wont last as long, but also half the price of kooks
kooks = $800 - $900
Pacesetters = $400
Pacesetters = nice if they are coated, but wont last as long, but also half the price of kooks
kooks = $800 - $900
Pacesetters = $400
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From: Ringoes/Flemington, New Jersey
Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
kooks = better quality and longer lasting but more expensive (twice the price)
Pacesetters = nice if they are coated, but wont last as long, but also half the price of kooks
kooks = $800 - $900
Pacesetters = $400
Pacesetters = nice if they are coated, but wont last as long, but also half the price of kooks
kooks = $800 - $900
Pacesetters = $400
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Not to hijack, but wasn't there also some little company on here developing a set of stainless headers for the LT1 that cost about what Pacesetters do? Ive seen the LS1 pieces and they look awesome from the pics. Something to think about maybe. Last I heard they're supposed to be available in the near future. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
thanks everyone for the input. I'm planning to go threw the engine and make 500+ hp in the future. dont know if i should get pacesetter and end up needing a better LT like Kooks or stick with pacesetter. Money is always a issue, but if i need Kooks then thats what ill get. just wanted to know what everyone thought, before making a big purchase.
not comparing it in anyway, just wondering what everyones opinion on purchasing either product.
Originally Posted by transamws6_97
why are you even comparing kooks and pacesetters
Well if you have the cash why not go for the higher end product? Im sure Pacesetters will hold their own, but the Kooks will make a bit more power. Also look into which will stand up to future mods.
In this case more expensive is not always better..I have yet to see a single thread showing gains of before and after going from standard headers to pacesetters. The difference in gains between cars is more than likely the condition of the engine, the dyno or the weather.
Personally I say not to waste your money on the kooks. You will never feel the difference in power that they *MIGHT* generate. The only thing you will get is a longer life but if you take care of the pacesetters they should last a long time as well.
Personally I say not to waste your money on the kooks. You will never feel the difference in power that they *MIGHT* generate. The only thing you will get is a longer life but if you take care of the pacesetters they should last a long time as well.
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From: SAn jose/half moon bay
Originally Posted by Pntbll309
Well if you have the cash why not go for the higher end product? Im sure Pacesetters will hold their own, but the Kooks will make a bit more power. Also look into which will stand up to future mods.
they will perform almost the same the difference here is the build materials and fitment. I have heard some people have a few fitment issues with the pacesetters and I have also heard the coating is not real good.Like someone mentioned keep a look out for the company on here developing a affordable high quality stainless header. that seems as it may be the best of both worlds there.
I would imagine the power differences would be very slight. I have never seen a back to back dyno comparo though. You're basically paying twice as much for the Kooks. These aren't torque converters, you don't HAVE to go with the expensive option to get lasting performance. You said the car isn't a daily, so it probably only sees god weather. I would do Pacesetters in you spot.
