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    I am looking around at headers, and remembered about the "ebay" stainless headers. Well, they are not there anymore, and LPP still has not made another batch. Since the only stainless headers that I can find for LT1 right now are Kooks, looks like I am going to have to go coated or painted. So what would you guys recommend?
    1996 Trans Am WS6 - long term project



  • #2
    Pacesetter.

    Priced right and fit excellent.


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    • #3
      LPP stainless headers and y-pipe - $425 shipped
      http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread...S-FOR-EVERYONE

      Go stainless or not at all, imho.
      - Brian Meissen
      Owner, MiFBody.com
      Administrator, LTxTech.com


      1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant - 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven.
      2022 Camaro LT1 - "Cherry Bomb 2"
      Michigan FBody Meet & Greet Car Show 2022
      June 4th, 2022 - 9am to 3pm!!!
      The HUB Stadium, Auburn Hills, MI

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      • #4
        I'll be selling a set of Hookers in a while if you can wait.
        2015 Silverado

        Originally posted by JoeliusZ28
        If you need 6 and half grand to break your tires loose you shouldnt be attempting a holeshot.

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        • #5
          Try to find stainless headers if you can, if not go with pacesetter.

          I have stainless LPP styled "Speed Daddys" and love them.
          1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - 6 Speed

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          • #6
            Originally posted by c0ncEpT View Post
            Pacesetter.

            Priced right and fit excellent.
            i think if you get the painted ones you might be able to find a local powder coating company and get them coated for cheaper than what pacesetter charges . Just my .02
            1997 Trans Am
            T56 swap. LS1 Cosmetics

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            • #7
              Originally posted by QuickTop View Post
              i think if you get the painted ones you might be able to find a local powder coating company and get them coated for cheaper than what pacesetter charges . Just my .02
              you cannot powdercoat headers, it will not stand up to the heat. There are other types of coatings that places can do though and you get what you pay for, I was quoted $250 by a local shop to have mine coated.
              Doing less with more


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              • #8
                Herron Performance sells the coated LT1 Pacesetters for $399 shipped. That's pretty much your best option if you can't get stainless. Painted is only $100 less, and I promise it'll be much more than that to have them coated inside and out locally, although I'd bet it's a better coating.

                http://www.herronperformance.com/sto...&productId=113

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                • #9
                  Powder coat will burn off at 900 degrees. A lot of companies say they do high heat ceramic coatings, but the dip/high heat cure/vibrator polish is still the best way to go

                  1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                  1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                  1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

                  2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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                  • #10
                    Yeah i was pricing out headers and wasnt sure which to go with either

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                    • #11
                      I disagree with stainless being the only way to go. I have 7 years on my coated pacesetters and I only have light speckles of rust near the collectors. If I get 10+ years out of them im not going to cry about replacing a $375 set of headers. Also, stainless also does not insulate as well as ceramic coating = hotter engine bay temps. Ceramic coated stainless would be the best in my opinion.
                      Last edited by JoeliusZ28; July 24th, 2012, 06:39 PM.
                      -Joel
                      1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
                      1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


                      WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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                      • #12
                        Yeah but how often does your car see rain?
                        - Brian Meissen
                        Owner, MiFBody.com
                        Administrator, LTxTech.com


                        1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant - 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven.
                        2022 Camaro LT1 - "Cherry Bomb 2"
                        Michigan FBody Meet & Greet Car Show 2022
                        June 4th, 2022 - 9am to 3pm!!!
                        The HUB Stadium, Auburn Hills, MI

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                        • #13
                          i have the first batch of ebay headers from eworldsales(best ones made) they are identical to the pacesetter ones i pulled off my car except these are stainless steel. i will be getting rid of them this fall if you are interested. they fit like a glove.
                          97 TA AI 355
                          2012 Jeep Patriot

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by meissen View Post
                            Yeah but how often does your car see rain?
                            Not very often, but I wouldn't say I'm afraid of rain either.
                            -Joel
                            1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
                            1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


                            WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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                            • #15
                              I think that partially accounts for why your headers would be mint.
                              - Brian Meissen
                              Owner, MiFBody.com
                              Administrator, LTxTech.com


                              1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant - 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven.
                              2022 Camaro LT1 - "Cherry Bomb 2"
                              Michigan FBody Meet & Greet Car Show 2022
                              June 4th, 2022 - 9am to 3pm!!!
                              The HUB Stadium, Auburn Hills, MI

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