header question??

[icedevil7713]

i picked up the pacesetter header. Does it need a header gasket to go on or is it not use a header gasket on the grand am's?

[echoicse]

DO NOT USE THE PACESETTER HEADER GASKET supplied-poor quality! Go to the dealer (Pontiac, Chevrolet, etc.) and pick-up- GM#(p.n.) 12589453/gasket exhaust manifold ( cost around $10.00).This exhaust manifold gasket has been upgraded from previous design. This exh. mani. gasket is for 2.2 engine. Also best to replace all exhaust mani. nuts w/ new locking ones and if you want I used "COOL IT. Thermo Inc" header wrap to keep eng. bay cooler-excellent product!

[echoicse]

Almost forgot to add...with the 2.2 eng. this, by taking off the exhaust manifold is a great time to replace your thermostat...since that's what you have to do (taking off the exh. manifold) to get at the thermostat! Also at this time I replaced the two heater hoses-dealer bought hoses also-pre-bent hoses! Don't waste your time trying to fit straight heater hoses(in a bag that you cut to size) from auto store-tried it and it didn't work because the hoses crimped trying to form that tight bend from heater core nipples to water outlet assembly!

[icedevil7713]

thx i called the gm dealer with the part # and have one on the way ....thx for the advice..........now i just want to add the exhaust and header lol

[echoicse]

Your welcome, icedevil!! Glad to help... here's a big help with the rest of the exhaust system...go to "modifications>powertrain performance modifications" and go to page 13 (as of 9 July 07), and find "Mufflers and Exhaust Manufacturers-Xidion(thread writer)". You'll find ALOT info. on the rest of upgrading your exhaust system!

[00GrandAMFTW]

Quick question, I'm also getting a pacesetter header (for the 2.4L engine), would I need to go get a new gasket, too? If so, same p/n? Let me know.

Thanks in advance,

-Nate

[pontiacguy20025]

You can use the same one, but its just best to go and get one from the dealer. They say the new ones are better. Its only like $10-12. I called the dealer and asked them cause i might change the pacesetter header gasket. I put the gaskets that came with the header. I've had them on for about a month.

[00GrandAMFTW]

I know I can use the same one, but I just want the better quality. If I have to spend $10 now in order to save myself going to the shop for an exhaust leak, then so be it. :)

[icedevil7713]

i still can't believe how poor quality the pacestter header gasket is!!!! i went to the dealer and picked one up. it was like 19 dollars in ontario