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meanlaser · Apr 16, 2003

ok, my friend is modding his 92 nt talon and he was thinking about getting lightened alternator and water pump pulleys before he gets a full intake system. I think he should get the full pipe and not just run a kn. Please tell me what you think so he can start the modding.

Optamix98RS · Apr 16, 2003

I would get the intake first. Not only will it free up HP it sounds ALOT better.
--Timothy

supergoat · Apr 16, 2003

Intake is cheaper and pullies are a waste for a first mod unless he also gets the crank pulley.

Blackboost · Apr 16, 2003

Tell him to get the K&N first and then a header. Leave the pulleys for later on.

meanlaser · Apr 16, 2003

he has a kn, and he wants to get headers but he hasent been able to find a good one that isnt over like $375

dsmfan95 · Apr 16, 2003

Pacesetter headers aren't even over $200, cheap alternative.

meanlaser · Apr 16, 2003

are the pacesetter headers any good?

Ozzmosis · Apr 16, 2003

I have the pacesetter header on my car and I love it. I have not had any trouble with it yet (knock on wood). The welds may need to be cleaned up a bit but you can't beat the price.

meanlaser · Apr 16, 2003

could you feel a difference?

Ozzmosis · Apr 16, 2003

Actually I upgraded the entire exhaust at once. I went from stock to a header with high flow cat and 2.25" cat-back. I felt a major difference after the whole exhaust was done. As far as the header making a difference, I can only speculate since everything was done at once. I can say I love the sound of my exhaust setup, but can't say how much of it is due to the header.

I would say it does make a difference since the downpipe is also replaced with a higher flowing one.

supergoat · Apr 16, 2003

the first exhaust mod I did was a pacesetter header. I felt a difference, but it really opened up when I did the exhaust.

dj4monie · Apr 23, 2003

Ozzmosis said:
I have the pacesetter header on my car and I love it. I have not had any trouble with it yet (knock on wood). The welds may need to be cleaned up a bit but you can't beat the price.

That's commond with most Pacesetter headers. You shouldn't have a problem if you stay on top of the paint to prevent rust. All headers will need a mild clean up, that's called attention to detail. Unless John over at Hytech is making you header. If that was the case, expect perfect welds...

Ozzmosis · Apr 23, 2003

I actually have the ARMOR coating on my header, not that stupid black paint that burns off. In my opinion it is deffinitly worth the extra $ to get the ARMOR coated header. The coating doesn't burn off and it still looks awesome after 3 months of use. You can see pictures of my installed and uninstalled header here.

Lex_Dog · Apr 24, 2003

ozzmosis.. what kind of down pipe did you get for your NT? and where did you get it from??

alex

Ozzmosis · Apr 24, 2003

The downpipe and extension to the cat are all included in the pacesetter header. Here is a picture of everything that comes with the header.

Lex_Dog · Apr 25, 2003

how big is the downpipe 2.5"?? and did you port the runners before you installed the pacesetter or no??

alex

Ozzmosis · Apr 25, 2003

I did not officially measure the downpipe but it is no less than 2.25". It doesn't look quite like 2.5". I did port the runners slightly with my dremel tool. I did it before I ever installed the header so I cannot compare before and after.

If you have anymore questions feel free to ask, I'm glad I can be of some assistance.

MegaGS · Apr 25, 2003

I did only the header. I noticed less power from 2-3k but anything beyond that in first gear and I could burn em' up from just stomping it. It had more pickup at 6k too. You need to do some porting to get performance and some drilling to make it fit.

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