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meltyface · 04-17-2010, 09:43 PM

Looking at it, you could probably use the existing H-pipe for the headers, I'm not 100% sure if it would mesh up with the exhaust, but I think it might. You actually have to use the stock clamps to mesh the cats to the aftermarket x-pipe. And if you decided to use the stock H-pipe it might require some cutting (I didn't measure any of the stock components, sorry).

One thing to look out for with kooks though is DOUBLE CHECK what they send you BEFORE install. I found out 2 hours into my install that Kooks never sent me nuts for my cat bolts. Luckily the garage I was working in had a few extras.

AlSuwaidi · 04-18-2010, 12:16 AM

THXXX

jsharp · 04-22-2010, 05:35 PM

Installing Kooks long tubes with Noweeds diverters this weekend!!

jsharp · 04-22-2010, 05:36 PM

then off to livernois for a tvs wont that be loud!!!

carfansince73 · 08-20-2010, 07:33 PM

I was hoping to install my 1 7/8" Kooks at home in the garage, but I don't think my jack or jack stands will get the car high enough. :( I might have to let my local LSx shop do this. I will need a tune anyway.

BlaSSt Off · 09-10-2010, 08:55 AM

Installing Kooks today!

carfansince73 · 09-22-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaSSt Off

Installing Kooks today!

How did the install go?

unbolting the steering shaft, what's involved in this and did you use any locktite when hooking it back up?

Russell James · 09-22-2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carfansince73

How did the install go?

unbolting the steering shaft, what's involved in this and did you use any locktite when hooking it back up?

You take the pinch bolt out. Then push the shaft up and off to the side. Getting mine back on was a pain. It wouldn't go back over the shaft. I finally figured out to screw a small sheet metal screw into the crack. This opened it up enough to get it back over the shaft.

If yours won't go back on because the crack closed up. Try the small screw trick, it will spread it back open.

I used blue loctite.

carfansince73 · 09-23-2010, 07:07 PM

Thanks.

Is there any way I can mess up hooking that part back up? That's a pretty important thing...

Sturmer · 01-31-2011, 12:42 AM

So the OEM exhaust has 4 converters (2+2).
So is 2 high-flow converters enough (1+1) or do I need to add 2 more to get same result?

thasleeper · 04-19-2011, 05:40 PM

+

Augie1978 · 07-30-2011, 08:42 PM

Can you screw up hooking the steering wheel column back up? I think I got it put back together OK but it is concerning.

n5jws · 08-31-2011, 08:56 PM

I am doing this install, just the short system though. No problem disconnecting the steering shaft, once I got it off it was obvious that it only goes on one way. I know I was concerned about this part of the install too, however there really is nothing to worry about guys. Remove the bolt and compress the shaft toward the firewall and out of the way. Then remove the OEM exhaust manifold and install the header, I had no problem sliding the u-joint back over the lower steering shaft.
Thanks Nine Ball for the DIY thread, can't wait to fire this thing up. Good luck all with your installs.

Chris

evilbeef54 · 01-09-2012, 07:53 PM

bump for an old great thread, my new LT's should be here thursday, cant wait, this will definitely help

04-17-2010, 09:43 PM	#15
meltyface Drives: 2010 1SS CGM LS3 w/ blk rally Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego, CA area Posts: 258	Looking at it, you could probably use the existing H-pipe for the headers, I'm not 100% sure if it would mesh up with the exhaust, but I think it might. You actually have to use the stock clamps to mesh the cats to the aftermarket x-pipe. And if you decided to use the stock H-pipe it might require some cutting (I didn't measure any of the stock components, sorry). One thing to look out for with kooks though is DOUBLE CHECK what they send you BEFORE install. I found out 2 hours into my install that Kooks never sent me nuts for my cat bolts. Luckily the garage I was working in had a few extras. __________________ Installed mods: Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ high flow cats, Borla x-pipe, Borla Stinger exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI, markers, tail and reverse lights plus parking light blackouts, body colored bowties, body colored SS emblems, Passport 9500 radar detector (a must have), Kenwood DNX9960 radio w/ metra kit. Matte Black Giovanna Dalar 5V: 20x8.5 & 20x10 wheels Mods in the future: Relocating guts of "shark fin" and removing it, cam, super charge/turbo?...unsure what after that... Gotta have MORE power!!

04-22-2010, 05:35 PM	#17
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Installing Kooks long tubes with Noweeds diverters this weekend!! __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

04-22-2010, 05:36 PM	#18
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	then off to livernois for a tvs wont that be loud!!! __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

08-20-2010, 07:33 PM	#19
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	I was hoping to install my 1 7/8" Kooks at home in the garage, but I don't think my jack or jack stands will get the car high enough. :( I might have to let my local LSx shop do this. I will need a tune anyway. __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

09-23-2010, 07:07 PM	#23
carfansince73 Drives: Carefully Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	Thanks. Is there any way I can mess up hooking that part back up? That's a pretty important thing... __________________ 2010 1SS RS, LS3, SIM/Black, painted rally stripes, AAC sidemarkers, Sunroof, B.A. sound sys; 20x9.5 & 20x11 SV1-C5's; MGW short shifter; Hotchkis Track Pack; Corsa catback; Kooks 1 7/8"; ADM Street; Magnacharger TVS2300 - 548rwhp/512rwtq 1100- 2/18/09; 3800- 6/15/09 VIN#18308; Delivered 6/29/09!!!!! 2014 CTS-V Sedan, Black/Black, Auto, Recaros, Ultra-view, Red Brembos. Stock

04-18-2010, 12:16 AM	#16
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	THXXX

09-10-2010, 08:55 AM	#20
BlaSSt Off Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 586	Installing Kooks today!

01-31-2011, 12:42 AM	#24
Sturmer Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2010 V6 A6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Finland, Kerava Posts: 172	So the OEM exhaust has 4 converters (2+2). So is 2 high-flow converters enough (1+1) or do I need to add 2 more to get same result?

04-19-2011, 05:40 PM	#25
thasleeper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS\ CYBER GREY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Memphis Tn Posts: 202 View My Garage	+

07-30-2011, 08:42 PM	#26
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	Can you screw up hooking the steering wheel column back up? I think I got it put back together OK but it is concerning. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

08-31-2011, 08:56 PM	#27
n5jws Drives: 2011 VR SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 41	I am doing this install, just the short system though. No problem disconnecting the steering shaft, once I got it off it was obvious that it only goes on one way. I know I was concerned about this part of the install too, however there really is nothing to worry about guys. Remove the bolt and compress the shaft toward the firewall and out of the way. Then remove the OEM exhaust manifold and install the header, I had no problem sliding the u-joint back over the lower steering shaft. Thanks Nine Ball for the DIY thread, can't wait to fire this thing up. Good luck all with your installs. Chris __________________ 2011 2SS/RS VR MN6 Heritage grille CAI ARH Headers High Flow Cats JRE Tune

01-09-2012, 07:53 PM	#28
evilbeef54 tail lights for u Drives: Bumble Bee 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Where ever USCG sends me Posts: 370	bump for an old great thread, my new LT's should be here thursday, cant wait, this will definitely help __________________ 1972 Camaro 350/Muncie M22 - SOLD 1986 Camaro RS - R.I.P. 1994 Camaro Z28 - SOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RY M6- LOVIN' it Kooks LT's & HFC's, Flowmaster Single chamber mufflers, C.A.I. Intake, ADM Scoop, Rotofab w/w relocate Semper Paratus You have to go out You don't have to come back!!!

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