Headers

[lilmidge12]

i have a magnaflow catback exhuast with no cat and still not as loud as i want it. i am looking at headers but there has been several people saying pacesetter doesnt fit? is that true?

[BillBoost37]

Pacesetter fit, they have sealing issues. I'm surprised you didn't find that in your searching, instead found they don't fit?
SSAC have had fitment issues
SD have a couple minor fixable issues

[coolone]

Pacesetters fit, want pics? I installed the ceramic coated version.
Actually was very easy install compared to what you'll read.

Most people weld the collector that joins the front crossover pipe and rear header together as this is what's leaks.
As Bill would say, easy peasy!

Lolz

[matt5112]

Ebay pacesetter rip offs don't fit without modification.

Why not change the mufflers? It'd be cheaper and achieve the desired effect.

[lilmidge12]

if you could post some pics on here that would be great

Pacesetters fit, want pics? I installed the ceramic coated version.
Actually was very easy install compared to what you'll read.

Most people weld the collector that joins the front crossover pipe and rear header together as this is what's leaks.
As Bill would say, easy peasy!

Lolz

[lilmidge12]

and i dont want to change the mufflers bc i just spent 1000 on the exhuast not that long ago i dont want the mufflers to go to waste. if someone would buy them from me then i would take them off and sell them

Ebay pacesetter rip offs don't fit without modification.

Why not change the mufflers? It'd be cheaper and achieve the desired effect.

[lilmidge12]

what kind of issues have sweet daddy headers had?

Pacesetter fit, they have sealing issues. I'm surprised you didn't find that in your searching, instead found they don't fit?
SSAC have had fitment issues
SD have a couple minor fixable issues

[BillBoost37]

If you check out my header install thread (search my name and "e asy" with out the space) you'll find that I dislike the clamps they use and the firewall needs to move or the O2 needs to move.

[txslow6]

If you are just wanting to make it louder then just have a shop weld on a cutout. You can purchase a manual one from Summit Racing for $30.


GTP open cutout - YouTube

[lilmidge12]

i might do that...will it sound good? i know these engines dont sound the best but u get what i mean

[BillBoost37]

It'll sound like crap.

Although that's subjective. My opinon of any exhaust change on these cars is ..they sound bad.

[lilmidge12]

i just looked up some videos of it and i dont think they sound to bad. just wondering why do u think these cars sound bad?

[txslow6]

i just looked up some videos of it and i dont think they sound to bad. just wondering why do u think these cars sound bad?

Compare the ones you found to a V8 that's why. And not just at idle but WOT.

[TLSheff]

Compare to other V6s, the exhaust note from the 3.1L sounds better when opened up, not to mention the other car manufacturers V6s. Compared to all V6s ever built, the 3800 has one of the worst sounds, just the way it is.

[lilmidge12]

lol well yes the v8 sounds better but i dont think the v6 sounds bad either

[mudneck4]

I have a set of pacesetters with downpipe for 150+shipping save some money

[lilmidge12]

lol im just getting exhuast cut outs and calling it good

[coolone]

Then you will accomplish your goal!

LOUDNESS!

[Bio248]

loud and terrible.

but for real, even adding headers won't make it much louder. it's all in the pipe diameter of the catback and the mufflers (or lack there of).

[lilmidge12]

its got 3 inch piping for the whole exhuast except the pipe i put in for the cat thats 2.5 and lol idk why but i want my car loud!!