Hi,

I know that this has already been talked about lots, but I still can't find what I want to know. I want to do LT's, but would like to be cost effective, so I would do the install myself, and possibly the welding as well. The only thing I am worried about is I have never fabricated any exhaust before, so I really don't know much about it. That being said, I am looking for the best setup, with the easiest hookup to my SI/DO catback exhaust. My options that I have seen so far are as follows:

1. Pacesetter LT's, 94106's, stock y-pipe
2. Pacesetter LT's, Magnaflow spun cats, stock y-pipe
3. Pacesetter LT's, Pacesetter 3" y-pipe, magnaflow cats(spun or high flows)
4. OBX header kit, gotts O2 mod.

My concern with #1 is that some people have said that it is tight getting the cats in. #2 would possibly solve that problem. #3 is prob highest cost, but possibly easiest to install due to all new piping and components. #4 should also be easy, as its mostly bolts in with a few welds. So does any of this sound right?? Any opinions or comments are appreciated.

Jaret

 

Why would you do LT's and use a Y pipe only to make it duals again? If your going to go through the hassle of installing LT's you might as well fully benefit from them and run duals with an X or H pipe.

Edit: I realize your on a budget, but I'd wait longer and save a bit more and just do it right the first time.

 

I too would save money so you can buy GOOD stainless headers, not pacecrapouts. Go with the OBX kit. For $550 or less you get their LTs, and Y pipe. If you want to run true duals in the future have the Y pipe chopped and take it from there. Up in Canada you do not want to go cheap on your exhaust with aluminized steel exhaust parts that are difficult to access. Mufflers and intermediate pipes can be swapped, headers are alot more difficult to replace if rusted out. Its a task you only want to do once. Also you will need to save $70 for Grade 8 header bolts because they will never break off in the head if indeed you ever need to uninstall.

Also the Magnaflow Spun cats will not due to these V8 trucks, the GVWR rating is too low, they will fry. You will need cats of 6200lbs, which is the 94000 series line.

 

^ Yup... x3

 

Hey thank for the replies. I have a 1 year old SI/DO catback so I am not going to pay for duals now. I want some more power and sound, plus I have always wanted to do headers. If I do OBX headers then I will do their y-pipe and no cats as we don't have emissions testing here. I will also be sending my edge evo to PHP for some custom tunes.