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    Junior Member DubisSix's Avatar
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    Thumbs down Slp Lt Headers...

    I recently had the slp longtubes installed with the y pipe it comes with and i just gotta say the clearance SUCKS! is it normal to be about 3 - 4 inches off the ground? anybody know what i can do to fix this B 4 i F**k up my pipes...

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    I have had the SLP LT's since 2001. Very low clearance but I have yet to do any type of damage. Just take it easy and you will be alright.

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    Yeah call SLP and tell them they suck! Demand your money back and get pacesetters

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    How's the clearance on the pace setters? i'm about to have them installed and when i go to work i have 3 large speed bumps that i have to go over and there's no way around them. Even with my car stock i will scrape very lightly if i go over them straight so since i've always taken them at an angle.

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    the easiest fix is to return the SLPs and go with Pacesetters, just because it's SLP doesn't mean it's the best. plus SLP isn't worth the money when you get about the same gains from Pacesetters

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    I could have told you this long ago.

    Expect no help from SLP.

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    no clearance problems with pacesetters
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    a few bolt ons, 379 rwhp
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    I have the SLP's for about two years now on my 99 SS and i hate them!!! if had to do it over would have gone with some thing different.Soon as the car is paid for they are coming off!

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    Isn't the reason the SLP headers hang so low because they are equal length primaries??

    Its just totally unneccessary. I've seen pics, one of the primaries practically touches the ground, even with stock ride height. For the price, thats terrible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DubisSix View Post
    I recently had the slp longtubes installed with the y pipe it comes with and i just gotta say the clearance SUCKS! is it normal to be about 3 - 4 inches off the ground? anybody know what i can do to fix this B 4 i F**k up my pipes...
    SLP's Long tube headers are known for their clearence issues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DubisSix View Post
    I recently had the slp longtubes installed with the y pipe it comes with and i just gotta say the clearance SUCKS! is it normal to be about 3 - 4 inches off the ground? anybody know what i can do to fix this B 4 i F**k up my pipes...
    This is why you research on sites like this to find out these problems BEFORE you make the purchase. How much did you overpay for the SLP headers? Because Pacesetters go for $500 with an ORY. I'm guessing you paid more.

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    Junior Member DubisSix's Avatar
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    I paid $800 for them... i didnt know about this site till after i got them. then i heard about people having the same problem..
    but anyways this site if really helpfull and now i learn that i need to do the research...
    and im not remcomending SLP to anyone.. they let me down

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    SLP headers

    I bought pacesetters headers & 3in y-pipe off road and all hardware including the 02sims for $580.00 shipped.

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    I was wondering about the quality of the pacesetters, but apparently lots are happy from them, can anyone recomment the best place to buy them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vdubbing337 View Post
    I was wondering about the quality of the pacesetters, but apparently lots are happy from them, can anyone recomment the best place to buy them.
    I have never heard anyone complain about the quality of the Pacesetters, they are a great value for the price.

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    I know that you cannot use the factory cats with the long tubes what other parts do I need other than the headers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vdubbing337 View Post
    I know that you cannot use the factory cats with the long tubes what other parts do I need other than the headers?
    You will need gaskets (you can reuse the old ones if you choose, they are designed to be reuseable), block off plates if you arne't going to be hooking up the EGR/AIR systems, and a Y-Pipe to match the headers to the catback.

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    Thanks, I also will need to get o2 simulators as well, so I do not throw codes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vdubbing337 View Post
    Thanks, I also will need to get o2 simulators as well, so I do not throw codes.
    Yep.

    As a cheaper alternative to the electronic simulators, you can try the spark plug non-fouler type. Basically its just like an extension that screws into the bung in the exhaust, and then you screw the O2 sensor into the back of it. It relocates the sensor far enough away from the exhaust that it doesn't pick up the extra emmissions from the cats not being there, but its close enough that it picks up enough exhaust not to throw a code.

    I've used them on a VR6 Jetta and it worked, and my friend just installed them on his 03 GMC Sierra (which has Long Tubes, no cats) and they appear to be working as well.

    For $7 each on eBay, its definitely worth a try

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