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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Pacesetter Headers?

I just noticed on a website that pacesetter makes headers for the 89-94 i was wondering if anyone has tried them and how they sounded?
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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They're not exactly made to fit. What others has said about them is that they suck on the fitment. Those are actually for other early model nissan cars that shared the same vg block. They're a headache to try fit and a waste of 200 for as much as 5 hp. They might come in handy for turbo apps but not stock bolt ons.
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by VG Ill ridah
They're not exactly made to fit. What others has said about them is that they suck on the fitment. Those are actually for other early model nissan cars that shared the same vg block. They're a headache to try fit and a waste of 200 for as much as 500 hp. They might come in handy for turbo apps but not stock bolt ons.
How would they come in handy for turbo apps??
Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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pacesetter = teh uber suck at making car parts
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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I tryed pacesetter headers and believe me they suck *****. They do not work. They do not fit at all. Pacesetter is a shady company. Never buy anything from them.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Umm.... ever try searching posts before?
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:47 PM
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Damn, they must really suck if three different people have complains about them. Who else makes headers for our cars?
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Go visit a local performance shop and have them fab up a set for you.

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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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I had to make a little edit I stated that it can give for 500 hp but I meant 5 hp.

When I said that they might be better for turbo apps I've read that these headers makes your car feel more powerful at higher speeds but not for city driving. they might also give a better flow for a turbo app than which our stock headers can give. That is all just a guess because no 3rd genner on the org has a turboed max with pacesetter headers. If your looking to redo your exhaust system start at your y-pipe. Warpspeed sells these and complete cat-back exhausts for around 600.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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you'd have to modify the headers quite a bit to be able to put a turbo on. if you were to run a supercharger that'd be a different story. either way they aren't really worth it though.
Old Nov 15, 2004 | 04:53 AM
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PaceSetter Headers rust out fast. My friend has them on his integra, and they rusted out. I have heard bad reviews from them. They're not made out of stainless steel.
Old Nov 16, 2004 | 06:08 AM
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Haha

I became a pacesetter dealer.....bought headers for my 90 Max and swore to myself never to deal with them again. THEY SUCK BIG TIME
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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I am the only one who has not had a problem with these headers...? Mine fit on w\ no complications, over a year and not 2 much rust, and the only complaint is that the bolts loosened twice from vibration...? Other than that when at WOT or higher speeds you can really feel the power! Go figure...?
Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Hmm.. I just purchased a set of these pacesetter headers, i hope i dont regret it, they came and im waiting till sunday to place them on. I also spoke with a spokesman from pacesetter who assured me that they will be a direct fit and no modification will need to be done to them to get them to fit correctly and that the only time that people do have problems fitting them are when they try to fit them on the DOHC.... but still i hope they go on smoothly (especially since im putting them on my selves) oh and about the rusting, the paint that comes on them is not a high temp paint, its recommended to prep and repaint them with a high them paint. but ill update next week when i've put them on and tell you all if i've noticed any power gains
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