Pacesetter Exhaust - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mpiper · 04-08-2011, 01:30 AM

Has anyone tried the Pacesetter exhaust? Price seems very good, but besides a generic "up to 12-14% horsepower increase" no details on performance are listed.

I know several people have gotten their headers. Any dynos with the LT or Shorties? Good product? Bad product?

bmorecam · 04-08-2011, 08:56 AM

You might want to do a search on this, one v6 guy got it and sold it because he said it was too LOUD and couple v8 guys are loving it. Mostly v8 guys are the only ones who tried them but I heard that they are good fit if you can get over the fact that they are mild steel. You get the whole catback with xpipe for around $330.

ucf713 · 04-08-2011, 01:18 PM

I have it with the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe in place of the one that came with the system.

If I get some time this weekend I'll take some videos and post them.

Birm · 04-08-2011, 06:50 PM

Subscribed because some guy, actually right by you in Orlando FL (IM IN TAMPA) are selling 1 installed for 350..

ucf713 · 04-19-2011, 10:27 AM

Posted a video of the exhaust here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141757

mpiper · 04-19-2011, 11:56 AM

UFC, not a bad sound! Can you tell any difference before/after on performance or throttle response?

IronToss · 04-19-2011, 12:03 PM

I would use caution using 'Pacesetter'..... I have alot of experience with it (was the senior moderator on a sport compact forum wil close to 80,000 members) back when I was in the sport compact days, which wasn't that long ago, their products were beyond crap. Very poor quality welds (headers) and a bunch of other fitment and generally very cheap issues. If it was up to me, look elsewhere.

10spokess · 04-19-2011, 02:18 PM

My pacesetter LT's that I ordered for my 2002 look great haven't had a chance to put them on but they look like top quality welds and such

mpiper · 04-19-2011, 02:33 PM

This is sort of why I'm asking. I hear very different experiences. It almost seems different vehicles get different levels of quality.

I'm leaning towards either the Gibson or the Solo exhausts, but figured these might be worth a look, simply because they seem to sound good on GM V6's (Pontiacs). But I couldn't find any hard information on any of their Camaro parts.

IronToss · 04-19-2011, 03:01 PM

There are ALOT better companies out there, enough said. Honestly, look on the forums for other setups and reviews.

Just google "Pacesetter Cracked" or "Pacesetter Quality" and you will come across dozens of forum threads about their poorness.

Mind you most of the issues are on their headers but it's a commonly known company that produces cheap and poor products within the automotive modding clans.

Choose something else..... really.

Also don't just go by sound, it may sound good to you but when it's busted and laying on the road behind the car.......

ucf713 · 04-19-2011, 07:30 PM

I have never had a problem with Pacesetter exhausts. I had one on my previous car for 3 years without any signs of wear.

As for the performance difference with this system, I noticed the car has a little more pull when taking off. Other then that, I just love the sound. I haven't had the radio on since I got it installed.

I do think the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe helps limit the drone. Without it, this system might be too loud in the cabin.

bmorecam · 04-19-2011, 07:51 PM

Pacesetter is only cheap because its mild steel, but gibson is mild steel and also flowmaster is mild steel and even some magnaflow. They all have options for SS but its more expensive.

Gregg LaBrecque · 06-21-2013, 12:13 PM

Hey did you use the resonators on your install. I just got my system in yesterday and don't know if I should put them on or not..

Gregg LaBrecque · 06-21-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucf713

I have never had a problem with Pacesetter exhausts. I had one on my previous car for 3 years without any signs of wear.

As for the performance difference with this system, I noticed the car has a little more pull when taking off. Other then that, I just love the sound. I haven't had the radio on since I got it installed.

I do think the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe helps limit the drone. Without it, this system might be too loud in the cabin.

Hey did you use the resonators on your install. I just got my system in yesterday and don't know if I should put them on or not..

04-08-2011, 01:30 AM	#1
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	Pacesetter Exhaust Has anyone tried the Pacesetter exhaust? Price seems very good, but besides a generic "up to 12-14% horsepower increase" no details on performance are listed. I know several people have gotten their headers. Any dynos with the LT or Shorties? Good product? Bad product?

04-19-2011, 11:56 AM	#6
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	UFC, not a bad sound! Can you tell any difference before/after on performance or throttle response? __________________ Midnight => 2011 1LT/RS, A6, Roto-Fab CAI & W/W Relocate, MPD Hood, 25%/18% Carbon Tint See my build journal here.

04-19-2011, 12:03 PM	#7
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	I would use caution using 'Pacesetter'..... I have alot of experience with it (was the senior moderator on a sport compact forum wil close to 80,000 members) back when I was in the sport compact days, which wasn't that long ago, their products were beyond crap. Very poor quality welds (headers) and a bunch of other fitment and generally very cheap issues. If it was up to me, look elsewhere. __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

04-19-2011, 02:18 PM	#8
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	My pacesetter LT's that I ordered for my 2002 look great haven't had a chance to put them on but they look like top quality welds and such __________________

04-19-2011, 02:33 PM	#9
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	This is sort of why I'm asking. I hear very different experiences. It almost seems different vehicles get different levels of quality. I'm leaning towards either the Gibson or the Solo exhausts, but figured these might be worth a look, simply because they seem to sound good on GM V6's (Pontiacs). But I couldn't find any hard information on any of their Camaro parts. __________________ Midnight => 2011 1LT/RS, A6, Roto-Fab CAI & W/W Relocate, MPD Hood, 25%/18% Carbon Tint See my build journal here.

04-08-2011, 08:56 AM	#2
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	You might want to do a search on this, one v6 guy got it and sold it because he said it was too LOUD and couple v8 guys are loving it. Mostly v8 guys are the only ones who tried them but I heard that they are good fit if you can get over the fact that they are mild steel. You get the whole catback with xpipe for around $330.

04-08-2011, 01:18 PM	#3
ucf713 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT SIM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 62	I have it with the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe in place of the one that came with the system. If I get some time this weekend I'll take some videos and post them.

04-08-2011, 06:50 PM	#4
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	Subscribed because some guy, actually right by you in Orlando FL (IM IN TAMPA) are selling 1 installed for 350..

04-19-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
ucf713 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT SIM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 62	Posted a video of the exhaust here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141757

04-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#10
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	There are ALOT better companies out there, enough said. Honestly, look on the forums for other setups and reviews. Just google "Pacesetter Cracked" or "Pacesetter Quality" and you will come across dozens of forum threads about their poorness. Mind you most of the issues are on their headers but it's a commonly known company that produces cheap and poor products within the automotive modding clans. Choose something else..... really. Also don't just go by sound, it may sound good to you but when it's busted and laying on the road behind the car....... __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

04-19-2011, 07:30 PM	#11
ucf713 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT SIM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 62	I have never had a problem with Pacesetter exhausts. I had one on my previous car for 3 years without any signs of wear. As for the performance difference with this system, I noticed the car has a little more pull when taking off. Other then that, I just love the sound. I haven't had the radio on since I got it installed. I do think the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe helps limit the drone. Without it, this system might be too loud in the cabin.

04-19-2011, 07:51 PM	#12
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	Pacesetter is only cheap because its mild steel, but gibson is mild steel and also flowmaster is mild steel and even some magnaflow. They all have options for SS but its more expensive.

06-21-2013, 12:13 PM	#13
Gregg LaBrecque Drives: Yellow 2LT RS 6 speed Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Enfield, Ct Posts: 45 View My Garage	Hey did you use the resonators on your install. I just got my system in yesterday and don't know if I should put them on or not..

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