headers, y-pipe, cat question

scabrales95 · Oct 30, 2014

I will be getting Pacesetter long tube headers, there's a deal that an offroad y pipe comes with the headers, should I go with that or just get the headers and buy a branded y pipe like magnaflow or flowmaster seperately? Also should I lose the cats or just weld them on to the new ypipe cuz Ive heard these stock cats aren't very restrictive and wouldn't be worth buying hi flow cats to replace them with because there would be close to no extra gains doing so. So anyone with experienced knowledge about this please help!!

mikz86ta · Oct 30, 2014

Well.....I do know late model GM cats flow very well and aew made well. Not sure about Chrysler products but judging from the quality of the rest of my 2014 Ram exhaust....I would say they are well made.
You will get a richer exh odor without cats.
You will not pass emmisions if your state has them.
Expect the exhaust to be a bit louder and diiffer in tone some. Are u ok with that?

Imo.....I never liked pacesetter. Thats my opinion from past experience with them on other vehicles. If they are better made and fit now, and all of the above you are ok with....then would be fine to use the matched y-pipe and header combo. You could add some cats later or weld in the stock ones....if they can work.

Hope this helps

Harley Harrold · Oct 30, 2014

I would opt for the coated headers as they will last longer, also for good fit go with pacesetters Y pipe if you plan to use their headers.

hemihustlin · Oct 30, 2014

The pacesetters have positive reviews on here and thats what im going to go with when i eventually (key word lol) get around to it. They are not stainless though so get them coated if you live anywhere near winter lol. I also got a quote to ceramic coat the pacesetter y pipe and my local shop said around 100$ IIRC

Gecko · Oct 31, 2014

Ive had my Pacesetters on for a while now and have had no problems with them at all.

ST-8 · Oct 31, 2014

Love the headers, not a fan of there y pipe tho

TylerB · Oct 31, 2014

hemihustlin · Oct 31, 2014

What dont you like about it? Build quality?

mikz86ta · Oct 31, 2014

Well if people here have had good luck with pacesetter headers, then go for it.
My experience was years ago on a 3rd gen Fbody set...trans am.
Coated def helps for longevity and some heat.
Be sure the flanges to heads are thick

TylerB · Oct 31, 2014

hemihustlin said:
What dont you like about it? Build quality?

It's OK, but the slip fit connection to the collectors is a pain in the ass to remove because of the ceramic coat.

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