ended up buying a pair of ceramic coated pacesetters for a pretty good price off LMPerformance, I'm excited!

 

damn I only spent like $20 on stripper and paint.

no I diddnt use abbotts, I used these Victor Reinz/Exhaust Manifold Gasket Victor Reinz/Exhaust Manifold Gasket (MS16099) | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 6 Cylinders K 3.8L SFI OHV | AutoZone.com they are metal and they are like the OEM ones, 3k miles no leaks and no retighting bolts any.

 

Thanks for the tip on those autozone gaskets. Any advice on the install? debating on doing it myself?

 

Just incase anyone finds this while doing reseach. I have had the OBX for almost 4 years and 70K at this. No issues, they turn a nice goldish tint near the top. I have had the Y pipe off twice while working on the car for other problems. All stainless hardware is well worth the money.

 

You know that you like the only one I've ever seen post anything about the obx headers. If I every need to change mine that's what I will be getting, just couldnt pass up the $100 shipped deal I got on my pacesetters.

 

I would have not passed up $100 either. I could not find deals like that.

 

Funny, I have never seen the weblink posted for the OBX headers, which do look nice... Oddly, they are advertised only for '95-'99 -- wonder if there are any issues on '00-'02 applications? Anyone know?

"OBX headers are tuned and tested for maximum performance. Utilizing race proven designs from the runners to the collector, each header promises significant improvement over the stock system while still being fit for daily driving. All headers come with a limited lifetime warranty.

ITEM # DESCRIPTION MSRP
10-1304-4S 1995 to 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L V6 $389.99"

Product Name - OBX Racing Sports








FYI, note, they also have a V6 cat-back exhaust offering:

Direct Bolt-On to OEM Mid Pipe.Rear section for most popular sport compact cars. 14 Gauge Mandrel Bent Stainless Steel Piping For Maximum Flow.Dyno Proven Performance, Increase Torque And Horse Power. Deep Throttle Sound!
2.5" Tubing
3.5" Tips
ITEM # DESCRIPTION MSRP
14-1304-6 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L V6 $530.00
Product Name - OBX Racing Sports

 

One too many O2 sensor? One thing I noticed on mine was that the 02 EGR valve set up fit better then the 96. Since my replacement engine was an 02 I just used the 02 mount.

 

there the same, even the pacesetter's are only meant for the 95-99 3.8. pacesetters do come with a plug for the pre cat O2, and the egr is 50/50, some have problems with it, some dont. I deleted my egr, so I cant say.

 

For those who have done it, how many hours is the average for an on-car 3.8L header/y-pipe install, let's say with no lift?

PS: found out OBX Headers are made in China, but I would still get them over Pacesetters...