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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Want to get headers for my 10' GMC Sierra 5.3L. Was told Dynatech, wow $$, checked Gibson etc....cheaper.....not sure.....any ideas?

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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like said b4 , pacesetters are perty cheap in price many members run with no problems , by the way sspend your cash wisley go with long tubes the first time around youll be happy you did!
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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Definitely go for long tubes, and if you live in an area that sees snow, I'd recommend something in stainless steel.
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Not sure on your emissions concerns, but if not, some LTs. Top brands are Dynatech, ARH, SW & ASM. All are s/s. Myself I only wanna buy 1 set, unless I decide to change brands to go to a header that optimizes a particular aspect like going from 1 5/8" to another set that is 1 3/4" or different collector setup. The AS&M req. welding, I think the other 2 hign ends don't. I know mine didn't.
If I was on a budget & wanted some stainless, I'd look at the SW's as I think they're the most reasonable price. Not that I'm not happy w/. mine, just sayin.
Maybe our buddy that deals w/. SW will chime in.

If it's not any of those, most run Pacesetters.

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Not sure on your emissions concerns, but if not, some LTs. Top brands are Dynatech, ARH, SW & ASM. All are s/s. Myself I only wanna buy 1 set, unless I decide to change brands to go to a header that optimizes a particular aspect like going from 1 5/8" to another set that is 1 3/4" or different collector setup. The AS&M req. welding, I think the other 2 hign ends don't. I know mine didn't.
If I was on a budget & wanted some stainless, I'd look at the SW's as I think they're the most reasonable price. Not that I'm not happy w/. mine, just sayin.
Maybe our buddy that deals w/. SW will chime in.

If it's not any of those, most run Pacesetters.
The AS&M's are no longer available, and weren't stainless back when they were
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I thought they were s/s as an option? Didn't know they weren't avail. anymore, but then again, if u have a good set already, u don't usu. go lookin for another.
Esp. if they cost alot.
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I just remember, LPP's are farely unexpensive for LT's and ORY and being stainless steel ! for $500 shipped !
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Since I'm new to headers, you're saying get the header & secondary tubes c/w cats not just the headers only?


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like said b4 , pacesetters are perty cheap in price many members run with no problems , by the way sspend your cash wisley go with long tubes the first time around youll be happy you did!
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