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I just bought a set of pacesetter quick-trip long tube headers for my truck. I wa just curious to see if anyone has to see if maybe they want to express their opinion about them good or bad. The main reason I'm curious is because ive done some research and im finding that some people reccomend them and some people don't so i started having second opinions about installing them. So before i install them and its too late to bring them back i'd like to make sure u made the right choice. thnx

lbkthree Enthusiast

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I say put them on and let us know how they are. I'm sure they will be great, my bro put some long tube pace's on his Camaro SS and it was BA.

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I'm eyeing a set of Hooker headers. I don't know if these are better or not than the Pace's. Just thought I'd throw them into the conversation. The Hookers are available in 2 versions, smaller ones (2850HKR) and bigger ones (2851HKR). It looks like the Pace's are more on par with the bigger set of Hookers. So I've been told that the smaller ones are better for bottom/midrange/torque and the bigger ones for highend/hp. Perhaps these smaller Hookers would be better because for most of us here bottom/midrange would be more beneficial......???.....any thoughts?

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I'm eyeing a set of Hooker headers. I don't know if these are better or not than the Pace's. Just thought I'd throw them into the conversation. The Hookers are available in 2 versions, smaller ones (2850HKR) and bigger ones (2851HKR). It looks like the Pace's are more on par with the bigger set of Hookers. So I've been told that the smaller ones are better for bottom/midrange/torque and the bigger ones for highend/hp. Perhaps these smaller Hookers would be better because for most of us here bottom/midrange would be more beneficial......???.....any thoughts?

 

when you say bigger and smaller are you referring to short tube and long tube? if thats the case the long tube headers are suppose to be the way to go for numerous reasons. I've heard/read alot of people say that short tube headers are no better than the stock headers on the truck

tjcbenz Enthusiast

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Sorry, I should have been clearer....by bigger and smaller I mean primary tube diameter and collector length. Both the Hookers are long tubes.

mudaholicZ71 Enthusiast

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Sorry, I should have been clearer....by bigger and smaller I mean primary tube diameter and collector length. Both the Hookers are long tubes.

 

 

no prob. man I really can't speak on that subject then hopefully somebody will chime in that can give some good information regarding out questions

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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If you're pushing well above stock HP numbers, you'll want the bigger primaries. But with a stock motor, or even with a cam, the larger diameter primaries really aren't needed. I'm only running 1 3/4" primaries on my GTO and I've got a blower on it. I really should get bigger ones, but I'm being lazy about swapping them out :P

 

And if your headers aren't coated, GET THEM COATED before you put 'em on. Especially with Pacesetters.

Stevens03 Senior Enthusiast

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I've heard nothing but positive remarks about the pacesetters :P

 

Make sure you use felpro gaskets too, don't use the cheap-o's that come with them.

superjim Senior Enthusiast

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Sorry, I should have been clearer....by bigger and smaller I mean primary tube diameter and collector length. Both the Hookers are long tubes.

 

 

In most stock applications, smaller primary tubes and longer collectors will give you more torque in the lower RPM band...which is where most of us drive...99% of the time.

 

Bigger primary tubes gives more exhaust flow from the engine for better HP numbers at the UPPER END of the RPM band.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I've heard nothing but positive remarks about the pacesetters :P

 

Make sure you use felpro gaskets too, don't use the cheap-o's that come with them.

 

I used the factory ones instead of either. So has everybody I've known that put headers on their car or truck. I also don't know anybody with leaks.

 

Best part is, they're "free" :D

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I've heard nothing but positive remarks about the pacesetters :P

 

Make sure you use felpro gaskets too, don't use the cheap-o's that come with them.

 

I used the factory ones instead of either. So has everybody I've known that put headers on their car or truck. I also don't know anybody with leaks.

 

Best part is, they're "free" :D

 

 

I reused my factory gaskets too. They are MLS (multi-layer steel). Unless they are bent or broke they are usable.

Pete94Silverado Enthusiast

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I have PaceSetter LTs on my 04 Silverado and Hooker Super Comp LTs on my 99 Camaro SS. In both cases, I bought a new set of factory metal gaskets and they work great. I've had the LTs on my Camaro for almost 7 years and no leaks. Oh...and I reused my factory manifold bolts on both.

 

When I first thought about getting PaceSetters for my truck, I thought...ehhh...what if the quality is lower...blah blah. But...in the end, I decided what the heck. Price was GREAT and they are coated. If you laid the Hookers and PS's side by side, you'd be hard pressed to find a difference.

 

Dunno about HP/TQ on the truck but, my SS put down 381/389 (calculated at flywheel) with just the LTs and an air lid....oh...and that wasn't tuned. My truck is at least tuned.

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Stage 8 locking bolts are nice too. I've had them for 7+ years on my 406 sbc and haven't had to tighten them once. Just my $.02

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