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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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I'm considering putting these headers on my 97 bonnie. Anyone have any experence with these?

http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/...ers-p-118.html
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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You beat me to this question. I'm curious as well.

How do these stack up to SLP'*?
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Allmachtige
You beat me to this question. I'm curious as well.

How do these stack up to SLP'*?
the Quality is Decent, but the Pacesetters have there unique problems.....shotty welds, leaking at the Y if not welded.....take a look at Haro'* thread on them....his took alot of work to get "acceptable"

PERSONALLY i wouldnt install them, but again that is just me.....when it comes for me to do mine i will choose the SLP'*
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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first read this: http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/...or-me-a-7.html

then this, http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=78650

finally, this: http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=85893

then, you can ask questions
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I have seen those articles already. If welds are a problem, I have access to some VERY good welders who can clean up anything. So that'* not going to be a problem. I'm mainly interested in anyone that has installed them, how easy was it, ect.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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I installed them.

Install was very easy and I followed it word by word from the instructions. You need to cut part of the EGR tube off so it fits in the header. Many suggest using aftermarket clamps, but I didn't, and I am leak free. You will need to buy a 12-15" oxygen sensor extention. Don't use the stock paper gaskets, re-use your originals, or buy new ones. You will need to get a w-body trans dipstick tube.

Are you sure you read all 3 links I posted above?
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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I did not read every posting, but I have seen both threads.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Save a few $$ if you decide to get the Pacesetters:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PACES...spagenameZWD1V
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
I have seen those articles already. If welds are a problem, I have access to some VERY good welders who can clean up anything. So that'* not going to be a problem. I'm mainly interested in anyone that has installed them, how easy was it, ect.
If you plan on getting them and having the welds addressed and the other issues go with the Pacesetters. Personally I would reccomend the SLPs or TOGs. And as with most headers you going to need to tweak and trim a few things when it'* time to install them.

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Why are you getting headers with your mods? (Just curious)
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