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Old 05-09-2009, 09:40 AM
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Best Headers?

Ok guys......getting ready to buy headers for my car, an 02 ss, which is the better choice longtube, pacesetter or hooker?
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:48 AM
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probably will not see a big difference between the 2... just be sure to get the ceramic coated ones.
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Old 05-09-2009, 12:47 PM
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Between those two I would go Hookers, but the only thing is you can't get race style headers with Hookers if you are thinking of going that route. Pacesetters are cheaper and performance will be about the same. I personally like stainless steel headers over ceramic coated ones though. If you go stainless Kooks, QTP, American Racing, and LPP (what I have) are good ones to go with.
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If I could do it all over again I would throw the extra money in and get the stainless steel ones myself. I'm not saying the ceramic are bad, but its just to help header last a little longer and to keep the heat down a little, as for stainless steel it won't rust, it will just turn different colors.
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Old 05-09-2009, 01:48 PM
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www.herronperformance.com Ceramic coated pacesetters ~$385.00 shipped.

I have hooker super comps on my 94Z. I like them because you dont have to pull the steering linkage to install them. they have the #1 primary with a slip fit so you can install it separate.
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KOOKS!!!..nuff said....put them on and forget them. maybe Quicktime also.

ceramic coating chips off more and more every year. before you know it. your getting new headers 6 years down the road.
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I've had my ceramic coated hookers for alittle over seven years now and the only place the ceramic is coming off is on the bottom of the collectors.
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whats better ceramic coated or stainless steel? im thinking bout gettin a set of LPP LT's over some ceramic pacestter's
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STainless steal is the way to go if you can afford it but they are pricey. Ceramic is a great second option but like said if you drive the car alot the Ceramic may need to be recoated in 6-10 years...
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jet hot coated stainless even better!
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do i have to get a tune if i get LT's?
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do i have to get a tune if i get LT's?
you dont HAVE to get a tune, but its highly recommended
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If money is tight, I like the Coated Pacesetters. if you have the cash then I can get you some kooks, the choice is yours.
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After weighing out everything, I am going with Coated Pacesetters. I like the LPP's, but they do require some modification to make them fit. The pacesetters seem to fit right and are much easier to install (mainly because of how hard the #8 plug is and the passenger side rear bolt is a fun one with LPP's). Z/YA and I did his pacesetters in about 6 hours, start to finish.
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After weighing out everything, I am going with Coated Pacesetters. I like the LPP's, but they do require some modification to make them fit. The pacesetters seem to fit right and are much easier to install (mainly because of how hard the #8 plug is and the passenger side rear bolt is a fun one with LPP's). Z/YA and I did his pacesetters in about 6 hours, start to finish.
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