Pacesetter headers are here!

[JAYSVT06]

It takes forever not long to drop k member n studf out but im puttin in a new tubular so takin me a little longer, headers can be time consuming and. Passenger side was rubbing so i had to cut it a little bit on rear kframe bracket

 

[Stopsign32v]

What tool is that you used to get to the hard to reach bolts? I plan to use studs mostly but I know some spots can't use studs so I'll use bolts there I guess.

What else should I look out for? Things that might be good to know.

 

[Anabolic]

with the engine lowered and sway bar down sum i was able to get a 13 ratchet wrench in there to the 1 stud i left.
The engine was hitting the starter wire on sway bar so i loosened it up sum

finished result! steering shaft clears it completely, these are nice headers

nice setup bud! are those prothane mounts?

 

[ModularSpeed]

As clearly pictured, I had a decent amount of clearance at the back of the K-frame.....but I see a lot of people are cutting their stuff up.

How many people that are having thes issues, have an aftermarket K-Member?

Mine is stock with Poly Motor Mounts.

 

[JAYSVT06]

What tool is that you used to get to the hard to reach bolts? I plan to use studs mostly but I know some spots can't use studs so I'll use bolts there I guess.

its called a crows foot,
and i got all bolts in every hole except top left on passenger side, i left a stud in there.

nice setup bud! are those prothane mounts?

yes, they say u have to grind the tabs off for the k member but u do not, i wish i wouldnt have, the upr is updated and fits perfectly and has a hole cut out for the tabs

 

[MICLO50]

How's the ground clearance? Ill be installing mine In a few weeks here

 

[JAYSVT06]

How's the ground clearance? Ill be installing mine In a few weeks here

Plenty of room like stock

 

[Wicked46]

Does anyone know if these will fit an 03 Cobra with a 4R70W?

 

[stagedz]

mine cleared fine

 

[IcemanSN95]

I have Pacesetters on my Cobra also. Had to buy an MM steering shaft to clear and that shaft still is still rubbing. I have to change my clutch very soon :-( Has anyone pulled there trans without having to loosen or remove either of the headers? I'm trying to determine how much of a pain this is going to be. I haven't had my car up in the air lately, so I can't remember if the trans looked like it would clear.

Thanks in advance!

Brad

 

[safado]

I am able to pull the trans down with out haveing to remove the headers.. but i do have the issue of the steering shaft rubbing on one of the tubes

 

[TRQJUNKIE]

Are there a lot of people having issues rubbing the steering shaft? Is there a fix for this?

 

[MaximumVelocity]

Are there a lot of people having issues rubbing the steering shaft? Is there a fix for this?

Other than a hammer to "massage" the tubing? If you take a deep impact socket and place it sideways on the offending pipe, a little massaging with a hammer will yield an acceptable looking dimple. Problem is the header needs to come out to do this cleanly.

 

[safado]

We should make a list of what k member combination, causes the rubbing.. I have always hated denting tubes, specially on a header that is already on the smaller end in size..

I have a PA racing K member, stock mounts, stock shaft, and it rubs..

 

[TRQJUNKIE]

Good info guys! Does it rub with the stock K?

 

[kevin01cobra]

I never had any rubbing with the stock K or UPR K on itself or the steering shaft. I wouldn't think there would be too much of a geometry difference between our cars though.

 

[TRQJUNKIE]

Anyone run these with a MM K-member?

 

[safado]

Good info guys! Does it rub with the stock K?

Never ran the headers with the stock K member... I have a AJE that I may try out... just need to figure out on converting over to coil overs...

 

[Lights of Speed]

I just got around to installing my motor with the pacesetters and I'm having major clearence issue's. I think all of the issue's are being caused by the qa1 kmember. I'm going to reinstall the stock kmember tomorrow and hopefully everything will fit a little better.

 

[Wicked46]

^^ Keep us posted