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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Default Installing pacesetter long tubes.

what all is needed to install these headers? Impact wrench........? Also, is there any tips or tricks to know when installing the headers and ory pipe. thanks, Allan
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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all i have ever used is the classic knuckle busters to do the install

nothing really to do as far as tricks

have a sawzall handy incase the manifold bolts wont come loose at the y-pipe connection to manifold......
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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I'm looking at the Pacesetters too (also already running the True Flow intake and have the Nelson Tune) so be sure to post how you like the longtubes once you get them on...Similar setups, I'll be interested to know how it works for you.
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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I love my pacesetters.

Just make sure you have some wd40 on hand and spray the **** out of the manifold bolts before you start.
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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I wouldnt think there would be a need for an impact if you let the bolts soak for a while but it would make it easier I guess.... I dont know how you are going to get it into some of those tight spaces though honestly...
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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I used a ratchet to beak the bolts loose then backed them out with my air wrench. You won't be able to use an air tool on all of them, space is tight in the back. Both my headers went in from the bottom, and that was with a jack in a parking lot. The install was cake, the hardest part was getting the old exhaust off. The driver's side last ex. bolt(closest to fire wall) had little room for the ratchet to fit so I used a rachetting wrench and it was good.
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Originally Posted by sixliterhd
I love my pacesetters.

Just make sure you have some wd40 on hand and spray the **** out of the manifold bolts before you start.
we only broke one brad and it was preborke dangit
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sixliterhd
I love my pacesetters.

Just make sure you have some wd40 on hand and spray the **** out of the manifold bolts before you start.
i used 2 cans of wd40 and couldnt get the bolts loose....one little squirt with penetrating oil and they came off like they were already loose. wd40 does not do the trick
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
i used 2 cans of wd40 and couldnt get the bolts loose....one little squirt with penetrating oil and they came off like they were already loose. wd40 does not do the trick

:dunno: It worked on mine .

The only one we broke was already cracked
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Z284thgen
we only broke one brad and it was preborke dangit


Yea but we also sprayed the **** out of the other ones
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