Stainless works L/ts?
11-13-2008, 12:48 AM
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Stainless works L/ts?
I searched for a while and couldnt really find a whole lot. I am looking at buying a set of stainless works L/ts. How do they fit? any problems with them? They will be going on a 5.3 z71. Would they be better or about the same as pacesetters
11-13-2008, 04:41 AM
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I have a set on my truck. I bought them in 2006. They fit really well, no leaks but I did have a problem with the transition y-pipe that mates to the catback. The mouth was not made large enough but Stainless Works gladly made me up a new one and have not had a problem since.
11-13-2008, 08:56 AM
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well If i get the set i will be getting them used for cheaper than I could buy a set of pacesetters and ory for....the headers have like 10k on them and the y pipe is brand new. I just want somthing that will fit nice... i guess I can always get out the hammer
11-13-2008, 10:01 AM
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As GMCtrk mentioned, the only problem that I had with mine was that they were tight on the passenger side frame, but it wasn't really a problem since I was test fitting them for StainlessWorks to see if they fit 99-02's. Prior to my truck they had only been test fit on 03+. I was able to get clearance though, by loosening the motor mounts and shifting the engine slightly, and a little prying on the primary tube that was close. I didn't even put a dent in the primary. They've been on my truck for a few years now and are holding up well, I'm very pleased with them 
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11-13-2008, 01:46 PM
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I have had nothing but problems with my LT's and y-pipe. Ever since the install it has been running bad and misfiring and I checked everything sO I thought it was in the tune I took it to the tuner and I am 100 hp less than last tune and the tech says there is a resrtriction somewhere. i pull the y-pipe off and find the cats empty and debris in the exhaust I clean everything out replace the clogged muffler and take it back and still the same 100+ less hp than before. this weekend I am gonna pull the headers off since it is the only thing I have not checked and possibly put the old gibson shorties and stock y-pipe back on to see what happens. Just my experience so far.
11-13-2008, 06:46 PM
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I have had nothing but problems with my LT's and y-pipe. Ever since the install it has been running bad and misfiring and I checked everything sO I thought it was in the tune I took it to the tuner and I am 100 hp less than last tune and the tech says there is a resrtriction somewhere. i pull the y-pipe off and find the cats empty and debris in the exhaust I clean everything out replace the clogged muffler and take it back and still the same 100+ less hp than before. this weekend I am gonna pull the headers off since it is the only thing I have not checked and possibly put the old gibson shorties and stock y-pipe back on to see what happens. Just my experience so far.