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oldsman105 Enthusiast

Name: Enrique Patino Age: 24 Location: Queens, New York City Joined: 2007-01-24 Post Count: 739 Contribution: 1639 Integrity: 7
 | Subject: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:55 pm | |
| I saw these from Regalgs.org. According to the thread they are made in China and are made of 321 stainless steel ( better material then what the SLP headers are made of) Also looks like it has a 3 inch downpipe, AT $299.99 plus shipping this beats the pacesetter headers in price. link to the thread at Regalgs.org http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39751 I am actually thinking of picking these up instead of pacesetters _________________  2001 Bonneville SSEI. Engine: ZZP 3.2 MPS, Intense S1X Cam, PDM Ported SC, LS1 TB, PRJ wires, SS autochrome headers, ZZP UD WP, DHP Powertuner, 3.29 Gears, DIY Shift kit, Handling: GXP STB, ES endlinks, DTS Front brakes, GXP Rear brakes. |
|  | | pwmin Member

Name: Paul Age: 28 Location: Denver, CO Joined: 2007-01-23 Post Count: 126 Contribution: 1042 Integrity: 3
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:28 am | |
| wow, thats awesome. wish i was still getting a p/a to replace my riv and gp. _________________ 98 Riviera L67/4T65E-HD (SOLD  ) 06 Cobalt LSJ/FGP35 w/ G85 86 Camaro Carb'd 400/4L60 87 1500 350/4-speed |
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Name: Derek Age: 37 Location: Reading, MA Joined: 2007-02-01 Post Count: 4446 Contribution: 3570 Integrity: 28
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:12 am | |
| I'm always torn about these things. It's like shopping at Wal-Mart. You know they force pricing and profits down for others, and drive small-town stores out of business, but what choice do you have when they sell the $h!† SO friggin cheap? I don't like to buy knock-offs when all the R&D was paid for by somebody else. I'm not saying you should always buy from the first vendor to come out with something (no Powerlog knockoffs yet!) but I hate buying from manufacturers like this because the steal the heart out of the already troubled aftermarket parts industry. _________________ '98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj. Grant-built/PRJ/Thrasher trans 3.29 gears, 7/8 chain, zzp hardened IS  |
|  | | AA Administrator

Name: Aaron Age: 32 Location: C-bus, Ohio Joined: 2007-01-14 Post Count: 9474 Contribution: 3477 Integrity: 39
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:35 pm | |
| Are they ceramic coated inside/out? That's a big reason I went with the SLPs. And I agree with deek 100% about buying chinese stuff. _________________  |
|  | | urbsnspices Member

Location: CHICAGO, US of MFn America Joined: 2007-02-08 Post Count: 328 Contribution: 1251 Integrity: 1
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:04 am | |
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|  | | racinfan Enthusiast

Name: Joe Location: Cleveland, OH Joined: 2007-02-05 Post Count: 566 Contribution: 1150 Integrity: 2
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Fri Feb 09, 2007 3:04 pm | |
| Good news for the consumer. _________________ '98 Riviera It's coming...
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|  | | Jason Enthusiast

Name: Jason Age: 26 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Joined: 2007-01-23 Post Count: 941 Contribution: 1795 Integrity: 12
 | Subject: headers Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:37 pm | |
| An auction I was watching for used -and quite so- slp headers just finished at $460 + 125 for shipping... absolutely nuts! I'm seriously considering getting a pair of those $249 ebay slp rip-offs and spending the difference on a pwrtuner... with that and a set of eibach springs I'll finally be able to stop modding (the riv). sorry to disapoint anyone who thought I got an actual pair of headers... |
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Name: Aaron Age: 32 Location: C-bus, Ohio Joined: 2007-01-14 Post Count: 9474 Contribution: 3477 Integrity: 39
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:50 pm | |
| Hey, do what you got to do. I think the PowrTuner is a better investment anyway. What about Pace-Setters? Not a bad deal if they fit. If not, you can put them on ebay and get most of it back! _________________  |
|  | | Jason Enthusiast

Name: Jason Age: 26 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Joined: 2007-01-23 Post Count: 941 Contribution: 1795 Integrity: 12
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:56 pm | |
| Although the pacesetters look nice, I'm terrified of corrosion! I do, after all, live in central Quebec. I like that the knock offs are 321 stainless, which radiates less heat than mild steel. I know they got some flack for shady welds, but for 249 + 90 for an install kit, it is quite tempting.
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Name: Aaron Age: 32 Location: C-bus, Ohio Joined: 2007-01-14 Post Count: 9474 Contribution: 3477 Integrity: 39
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:00 pm | |
| Yes, that does sound pretty good for the money. Go for it, man. I'm sure others here would like to know if they will fit. _________________  |
|  | | urbsnspices Member

Location: CHICAGO, US of MFn America Joined: 2007-02-08 Post Count: 328 Contribution: 1251 Integrity: 1
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:18 am | |
| Id get the cheap headers and the power tuner. Dont for get to save money for the install. Unless they make a riv specific set you will need some minor exhaust work done. |
|  | | Jason Enthusiast

Name: Jason Age: 26 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Joined: 2007-01-23 Post Count: 941 Contribution: 1795 Integrity: 12
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:30 am | |
| yeah, my plan was to install the headers and have an exhaust shop finish off the exhaust. Drive it around with the cam loping I have an nice set of 2.5" stainless magnaflows lying around as well as a pair of 2.5 super turbos. I think I will be using the magnaflows as the super turbos' case seems too long for the riviera. I was hoping I'd find a way to rig a set of mufflers AND a pair of dynomax resonators/tips that I had leftover from my roadmaster exaust project, but there isn't much room under the riv, especially not to have resonators downstream of the mufflers  I paid 1cent each for these on ebay (instead of 88.99) so if I can avoid buying more parts, I will! |
|  | | urbsnspices Member

Location: CHICAGO, US of MFn America Joined: 2007-02-08 Post Count: 328 Contribution: 1251 Integrity: 1
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:00 am | |
| The super turbos are Borlas? The borlas sound awesome on these engines. Quiet untill you floor it. |
|  | | Jason Enthusiast

Name: Jason Age: 26 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Joined: 2007-01-23 Post Count: 941 Contribution: 1795 Integrity: 12
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:42 am | |
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|  | | oldsman105 Enthusiast

Name: Enrique Patino Age: 24 Location: Queens, New York City Joined: 2007-01-24 Post Count: 739 Contribution: 1639 Integrity: 7
 | Subject: Re: Cheap Headers (Pace Setter, Autochrome, etc.) Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:07 pm | |
| Check clubgp, there have been some unhappy customers abut those headers. I am purchasing pacesetter headers in a couple of weeks so we'll see in a few wekks if i will work on our cars.  _________________  2001 Bonneville SSEI. Engine: ZZP 3.2 MPS, Intense S1X Cam, PDM Ported SC, LS1 TB, PRJ wires, SS autochrome headers, ZZP UD WP, DHP Powertuner, 3.29 Gears, DIY Shift kit, Handling: GXP STB, ES endlinks, DTS Front brakes, GXP Rear brakes. |
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