Finally made up my mind

[transamgirl89]

So I've decided to go with a GT2 cam and pacesetter headers. I currently have a Y pipe exhaust setup. How much rearranging am I going to have to do to make the headers work with the exhaust I have because I don't want to change it. Here's the link to what I'm getting.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-02...Q5fAccessories
This is the GT2 cam.
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...=123&catid=104

[Smittro]

As long as the headers clear you should'nt have trouble adapting your current exhaust.. Looks like the kit includes the crossover pipe and both headers are on the same collector.. Pretty much how our stock setup is run..

So you're going with a lumpy cam? Interesting...

[1LOMARO]

Hell yeah... I've heard from FreakV6 that the GT2 was a good cam. Also heard that it likes the "giggle juice"!!!!

[transamgirl89]

As long as the headers clear you should'nt have trouble adapting your current exhaust.. Looks like the kit includes the crossover pipe and both headers are on the same collector.. Pretty much how our stock setup is run..

So you're going with a lumpy cam? Interesting...

Yeah I like the sound. The GT1 cam is not enough to know you even cammed it. And the GT2 cam requires no upgrades as far as heads or rocker arms, just have to get it tuned so it doesn't throw the P0300 code. Is it true that pacesetter headers leak more than others? My friend said they do so I'm not to sure.

[transamgirl89]

Hell yeah... I've heard from FreakV6 that the GT2 was a good cam. Also heard that it likes the "giggle juice"!!!!

giggle juice???

[transamgirl89]

I don't think I'm getting them at the same time because of money, so which one should I install first? Is there a write up somewhere on how to install a cam in a 3.8 cause that would be a godsend right now.

[Smittro]

I don't think I'm getting them at the same time because of money, so which one should I install first? Is there a write up somewhere on how to install a cam in a 3.8 cause that would be a godsend right now.

Headers

[Smittro]

Yeah I like the sound. The GT1 cam is not enough to know you even cammed it. And the GT2 cam requires no upgrades as far as heads or rocker arms, just have to get it tuned so it doesn't throw the P0300 code. Is it true that pacesetter headers leak more than others? My friend said they do so I'm not to sure.

I don't know really.. Never tried them or know any whom have.. I like custom myself..

[transamgirl89]

The headers come with everything but the header bolts and I have no idea what size to get. Any suggestions?

[1LOMARO]

Yeah I like the sound. The GT1 cam is not enough to know you even cammed it. And the GT2 cam requires no upgrades as far as heads or rocker arms, just have to get it tuned so it doesn't throw the P0300 code. Is it true that pacesetter headers leak more than others? My friend said they do so I'm not to sure.

I would advise upgrading the valve springs to 105# springs. And you would also be wise to replace the timing chain and dampener while your at it. Giggle Juice is nitrous btw.....

[1LOMARO]

Yeah I like the sound. The GT1 cam is not enough to know you even cammed it. And the GT2 cam requires no upgrades as far as heads or rocker arms, just have to get it tuned so it doesn't throw the P0300 code. Is it true that pacesetter headers leak more than others? My friend said they do so I'm not to sure.

As long as the headers are done with the right gaskets you will be ok... I'd contact Abbott Racing Heads in Texas for those. You will also need to retorque the header bolts a couple of times after installation.

[transamgirl89]

So I talked to some guys at Injected Engineering and with new springs, tune, and a dyno plus labor I'm looking at a 3,000 price tag. GOOD LORD I had no idea it would be this expensive!

[1LOMARO]

So I talked to some guys at Injected Engineering and with new springs, tune, and a dyno plus labor I'm looking at a 3,000 price tag. GOOD LORD I had no idea it would be this expensive!

Thats atrocious!!! Since your in AL.. PM FreakV6 and he might be able to point you to a more affordable source.

[TmaxicanA]

3,000....did he atleast use lube when he shafted you on that quote?


+1 on upgrading springs and replacing old worn out IMPORTANT parts while your there.

[Smittro]

So I talked to some guys at Injected Engineering and with new springs, tune, and a dyno plus labor I'm looking at a 3,000 price tag. GOOD LORD I had no idea it would be this expensive!

Time to bleed!

[transamgirl89]

I was like holy mother of god!! I'm in Atlanta for college and all the shops around here gave me around the same estimate. Guess my dreams have been shot down and shat on once again. I had a water line break in my house so you can guess where my headers money is going now. I could cry right now. FML!!!!

[Smittro]

I was like holy mother of god!! I'm in Atlanta for college and all the shops around here gave me around the same estimate. Guess my dreams have been shot down and shat on once again. I had a water line break in my house so you can guess where my headers money is going now. I could cry right now. FML!!!!

Time to get down and dirty girl! Get your stuff and tear into it.. No reason you can't..

[Motomas]

Would those headers fit a firebird?...Not sure if there is a difference between the cars.

[Smittro]

Would those headers fit a firebird?...Not sure if there is a difference between the cars.

Yes they will fit.. Tho the 97 3800 has a different air breather/filter setup than us 01's, aswell as we are fly-by-wire TB cars with the updated fueling map..

[Motomas]

Yes they will fit.. Tho the 97 3800 has a different air breather/filter setup than us 01's, aswell as we are fly-by-wire TB cars with the updated fueling map..

So id have to upgrade fuel system and some other things if i were to do the GT2 cam?