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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Alright guys im excited im steppin up and buyin some headers haha, but the problem is , What kinda headers should i get i want some that would make a big *** difference in sound and performance, and i also want somethin that will stay legal and pass inspection if yall could lead me in the right path it would greatly be appreciated.....im goin up to mti this weekend to check out prices ....... Income tax checks are fun
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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It really depends on how much money you want to spend? 500 to 1500 is an average price.
The popular brands are Kooks and Pacesetter's.
Look in the "External Engine" section of Ls1tech and it will give you alot more information on headers.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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QTP says they are going to run another sale on their headers soon.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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go with Hookers. i haven't had any problems with mine.
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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I agree, go with hookers....
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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anyone have opinion on flowtech. any disadvantages
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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You get what you pay for...They used to have a clearance problem with hitting the K member but from what I heard they resolved this issue...
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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i did alot of research and found some not so good things about flowtechs, i bought coated race pacesetters and couldnt be more happy. they look great and couldnt have fit any easier. no clearancing, cutting, grinding, unbolting of anything.

in my research, i've found the pacesetters to be the only choice if you dont want to spend the money on stainless. they are so cheap, they work great, its hard not to buy 'em.
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yeah I have pacesetters on my car and I didn't have to grind or cut anything. The drivers side needed a little banging with a rubber mallot but it wasn't anything difficult. Shop around this site or ebay before going to a performance shop. I was able to get the pacestter headers, off road y with a cut out and magna flow catback for 580. I love driving my car now. that cut out makes a world of difference in sound. ROOM ROOM!
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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Only problem with Hooker/QTP/Pacesetters is you will have problems installing them.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by goober35
Only problem with Hooker/QTP/Pacesetters is you will have problems installing them.
I installed Hooker LTs and didnt have a problem putting them in, the only hard parts were the pass. side back bolts (header and coil pack) those were a PITA but that would be a universal problem
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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If your going to go with hooker, Id rather just buy flowtechs at Thunder Racing. Very cheap and basically the same design as the hooker. Alot of people on this board will talk badly about them but i have them on my car and have had no problems. Best bang for the buck. Mine sound really good although i dont have cats so yea.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by goober35
Only problem with Hooker/QTP/Pacesetters is you will have problems installing them.
like what? i diddnt experience any, cept that i accidently broke the dipstick tube off in the hole
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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i think i narrowed it down to pacsetter or hooker but i be able to pass inspection as well like i wanna keep my cats so what should i go for im thinkin maybe mid tubes cuz long tubes u have to take of cats but would mid tubes sound good ? compared to long tubes ......and if i did buy long tubes do i HAVE to take of the cats???
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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you can get LongTubes and get some Hi-Flow cats. Look into some Tru Duals with some hi-flow cats.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Love my Hookers...



But would probably go with QTP's whenever I need replace them.
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