Pacesetter LT's

[shadow11]

I like mine with no cats..... Just get a really big muffler so its not too loud.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

If there was a big performance difference I might try running without them. But I really like to be in full street trim and legal all of the time. well most of the time anyway.....

 

[truckin151]

Mine lost lowend without them so go with what you want or try them both ways and see what you like if possible.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

I am going with your setup using dual OEM cats.

Thanks,

 

[truckin151]

Will that work though? Do you have two front and two rear O2's? Or are you just going to run with two ctas and just run the one set of O2's

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Will that work though? Do you have two front and two rear O2's? Or are you just going to run with two ctas and just run the one set of O2's

I only have the single O2 sensor front and rear. HTC did an install on a 03 and said that was how they did that truck. And I have posted to HTC (MrHemi) to ask specifically if there have been any issues. So hopefully I'll have more information soon.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Update: Now have two OEM cats. Will need two more bungs for rear O2 sensor and another for my wideband, Gaskets and Y pipe. Got everything located just need to decide on who to buy from. Any suggestions on bolts?
Thanks for the help.

 

[truckin151]

Stage 8 Locking Fasteners 8916 - Stage 8 Locking Header Bolt Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

You dont have to use the locking clips, I ran mine without them for about a year or so with no issues. We put them on after we pulled the heads as it is SUPER easy to install the headers and clips with them off the truck.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Second stage 8s and I know you already know to use OEM gaskets but for anyone else reading ya should do it.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Stage 8 Locking Fasteners 8916 - Stage 8 Locking Header Bolt Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com

You dont have to use the locking clips, I ran mine without them for about a year or so with no issues. We put them on after we pulled the heads as it is SUPER easy to install the headers and clips with them off the truck.

Ryan, Thanks

 

[RubberFrog]

It's not that big of a deal to put the clips on. Just man up and do it!

 

[truckin151]

The clips are a PIA to put on. I tried to do a few of them but my big hands couldn't get to the right places to get them in. If you ever pull the heads that's when I would do the clips.

 

[Trupiano]

The stage 8 clips? Weren't too hard, but it's easier with the wheel well liners out. Shouldn't take too long. :********:

 

[Oefootball_70]

Can't wait for you to get them installed! Excited for ya.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Thanks to everyone for their input, I'm excited about the few mods being done this year. Red gets a little better the older she gets. Great fun....

 

[Captain McGillycutty]

The only problem that I have had with mine besides the disappointment of not a lot of power is on the driver side. The headers cut right through the emissions line off the gas tank. It also hose in the way of several lines (computer, tranny, gas tank). I had to re route everything and it was a pain in the a$$. Actually had the truck catch on fire when one of the emission lines fell on the header. This was scary. So I went and sealed the bearers with header wrap and also used heat shield around the wires and hoses. I'm not trying to make you not get them but just be sure nothing is in any range that can catch fire lol. And you might not have this problem since your an 03 but I had this problem on my 07. I also ran with the off road y-pipe and have no cats because we don't have emissions in great Arkansas. Then I have a magnaflow big body muffler. I love the sound but this is just my input

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Evan, thanks I'll be sure everything is secured out of the way and isulated. Anyone have suggestions on what to use on ceramic headers to freshen up there appearance?

Thanks,

 

[truckin151]

Damn, see my drivers side was a cake walk, all my issues were on the passenger side. Pacesetters QA/QC is not the best, one would think that a set of mass produced headers should be identical every time not off here or there depending on the batch that was made

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Ok, I'm home now and waiting for parts from Duane. Spoke to an inspection station and Cats are needed to pass VA insp. Checked my muffler location and it will be good with what I intend to do. Actually same as Ryan's setup. Hope to install next week.

 

[truckin151]

cool deal man, if you need any more info on how mine is setup just let me know