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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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man ive had these things in the car for id say 6 months now, and the car has had alot of down time. head gasket, THEN a motor rebuild. anyway between work, abd the breaking it in, and the being afraid it will break, and all that. well today i just let loose and damn the thing pulls so much harder up top. its so great. the best mod ever lol.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Glad everything worked out man. Its good to let loose!
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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lol thanks. anyone else love with these things? the y pipe clearance is ****, but the headers are great.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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what brand of headers did you go with?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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pacesetter, i know not the best, still love them
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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I feel the same way. I installed hookers. Yah, the y pipe sucks *** but the sound and power is awesome.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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I want something with really good ground clearance. Thats why I asked.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Yeah ground clearance sucks with pacesetters.. my Y pipe is extremely close to my drive shaft as well, oh well at least they sound badass
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They are fun, arent they

Your neighbors wont like them too much though, mine dident.... But their opinion isnt really important.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LT1forever
Yeah ground clearance sucks with pacesetters.. my Y pipe is extremely close to my drive shaft as well, oh well at least they sound badass
Its okay mine are touching atm lol.
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Mine is quieter down low with the LTs...

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