What kind of questions should I ask before looking at Long Tube headers... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ralisk · 12-28-2011, 05:34 PM

There is a local shop 5 minutes away from me that makes their own LT headers and custom exhaust.

Here's a link to the headers:

http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.c...olet%2C/Detail

My question to you all, what kind of questions should I be asking about these? A good set of Kooks is around 900+, $300 for these... is it because they are built locally? I was quoted around 1,100 for a full exhaust, I would need to get it tuned at another location though as they do not do this. Not sure how much a good tune is... I'll call Maryland Speed once I feel comfortable enough... lol

All this started when I went looking for Muffler Delete options, I'm thinking I should just save my money and go all out with a full system/tune.

Current info on car: 2011 2SS LS3, CAI Inc. CAI with scoop, RX Catch Can

Thoughts?

Thanks guys.

bigsquirrel · 12-28-2011, 05:52 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186611

bigsquirrel · 12-28-2011, 05:56 PM

BTW, most companies have a lowest advertised price. Make some phone calls and see what they really are. In the budget realm you've got doug thorley, SW etc. You can get a set of kooks for less than 900. Don't know how well they'll work but according to the other poster you'll have to "dimple them" for clearance and honestly those welds make OBX look nice..... Also plan on new flanges and o2 extensions.

2010 4 DW · 12-28-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralisk

There is a local shop 5 minutes away from me that makes their own LT headers and custom exhaust.

Here's a link to the headers:

http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.c...olet%2C/Detail

My question to you all, what kind of questions should I be asking about these? A good set of Kooks is around 900+, $300 for these... is it because they are built locally? I was quoted around 1,100 for a full exhaust, I would need to get it tuned at another location though as they do not do this. Not sure how much a good tune is... I'll call Maryland Speed once I feel comfortable enough... lol

All this started when I went looking for Muffler Delete options, I'm thinking I should just save my money and go all out with a full system/tune.

Current info on car: 2011 2SS LS3, CAI Inc. CAI with scoop, RX Catch Can

Thoughts?

Thanks guys.

Save your $$$ for another option as you will want to change down the road. I like the price but they only offer a 2.5" collector and you could never modify the collector to 3" on those headers. They also have no room for a cat unless you cut off the collector extension and make something custom. Save the $300.00 and get a quality piece that has room to grow down the road.

Just my o2

Parag · 12-28-2011, 06:16 PM

real quality equal length header are not easy to make. i guarantee you will not get the same quality as kooks. just a good finish coat is 150.

Ralisk · 12-28-2011, 06:27 PM

Thanks guys, I'll be looking elsewhere for headers then, seeing China and clearance issues instantly changed my mind on these.

tjbusa · 12-28-2011, 07:18 PM

Are they WARRANTIED for as long as you own the car

M Miller69 · 12-29-2011, 04:36 PM

Spend the money and buy a good set, you wont regret it. I contimplated the cheaper headers also, but the saying you get what you pay for stands true.

sscamaro · 12-30-2011, 11:55 AM

Seems Kooks and SW are the most popular on here. Kooks with Hi-flow cats are around $1200-1300. Well worth the the extra money.

bannonm · 12-30-2011, 12:54 PM

Call Maryland Speed. He is one of the largest Kooks dealers around. He can have your headers coated by Jet-Coat and then shipped to you. I got a sweet deal on mine a few months ago. He doesn't quote prices via PM, call Branden the owner.

Jason 98 TA · 12-30-2011, 02:50 PM

Don't forget the TSP stainless headers. We offer fully polished 304 stainless 1 7/8" headers for half most other brands cost, and then we've added a all new 304 stainless x pipe for guys wanting a 3" x pipe!

12-28-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
Ralisk Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (M6) IOM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 80 View My Garage	What kind of questions should I ask before looking at Long Tube headers... There is a local shop 5 minutes away from me that makes their own LT headers and custom exhaust. Here's a link to the headers: http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.c...olet%2C/Detail My question to you all, what kind of questions should I be asking about these? A good set of Kooks is around 900+, $300 for these... is it because they are built locally? I was quoted around 1,100 for a full exhaust, I would need to get it tuned at another location though as they do not do this. Not sure how much a good tune is... I'll call Maryland Speed once I feel comfortable enough... lol All this started when I went looking for Muffler Delete options, I'm thinking I should just save my money and go all out with a full system/tune. Current info on car: 2011 2SS LS3, CAI Inc. CAI with scoop, RX Catch Can Thoughts? Thanks guys.

12-28-2011, 05:52 PM	#2
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186611 __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

12-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#3
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	BTW, most companies have a lowest advertised price. Make some phone calls and see what they really are. In the budget realm you've got doug thorley, SW etc. You can get a set of kooks for less than 900. Don't know how well they'll work but according to the other poster you'll have to "dimple them" for clearance and honestly those welds make OBX look nice..... Also plan on new flanges and o2 extensions. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

12-28-2011, 07:18 PM	#7
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Are they WARRANTIED for as long as you own the car __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

12-30-2011, 11:55 AM	#9
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Seems Kooks and SW are the most popular on here. Kooks with Hi-flow cats are around $1200-1300. Well worth the the extra money. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

12-28-2011, 06:16 PM	#5
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	real quality equal length header are not easy to make. i guarantee you will not get the same quality as kooks. just a good finish coat is 150.

12-28-2011, 06:27 PM	#6
Ralisk Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (M6) IOM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 80 View My Garage	Thanks guys, I'll be looking elsewhere for headers then, seeing China and clearance issues instantly changed my mind on these.

12-29-2011, 04:36 PM	#8
M Miller69 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iola,Wisconsin Posts: 434 View My Garage	Spend the money and buy a good set, you wont regret it. I contimplated the cheaper headers also, but the saying you get what you pay for stands true.

12-30-2011, 12:54 PM	#10
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	Call Maryland Speed. He is one of the largest Kooks dealers around. He can have your headers coated by Jet-Coat and then shipped to you. I got a sweet deal on mine a few months ago. He doesn't quote prices via PM, call Branden the owner. __________________

12-30-2011, 02:50 PM	#11
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	Don't forget the TSP stainless headers. We offer fully polished 304 stainless 1 7/8" headers for half most other brands cost, and then we've added a all new 304 stainless x pipe for guys wanting a 3" x pipe!

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