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JDP Sales · 03-14-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSylentZL1

no kooks are here to stay but I just read where their results are all over the place

What makes you say that? Each set of KOOKS headers is identical to the next and their gains are repeatable each time. I think the variable is the tuner and/or the difference between automatics and standard transmissions aka drivetrain loss.

We sell and install a ton of headers here at JDP and KOOKS headers are hands down some of the nicest headers available; that's why we use them on 90% or more of our builds.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

BaylorCamaro · 03-14-2014, 12:55 PM

ARH is a good choice too.

EvilZL1 · 03-14-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

What makes you say that? Each set of KOOKS headers is identical to the next and their gains are repeatable each time. I think the variable is the tuner and/or the difference between automatics and standard transmissions aka drivetrain loss.

We sell and install a ton of headers here at JDP and KOOKS headers are hands down some of the nicest headers available; that's why we use them on 90% or more of our builds.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

what are some of the results of the automatic Kooks you guys have installed. I havent seen many people running off road instead of cats and thats what im interested in. I have yet to hear how it would sound and its performance

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Kmax · 03-16-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Yes. As far as I know the Pfadt headers were the only set that didn't require trimming the pan.

I have heard of some guys spacing the belly pan to provide clearance.
I would probably try the kooks, but I'm reluctant to alter the OEM belly pan.

scottcolem · 03-16-2014, 11:17 PM

I'm looking for an option that will not require me to cut the pan as we'll. I have the stainless works chambered exhaust and it sounds great. Wish their headers didn't require belly pan mod

hognutz · 03-16-2014, 11:39 PM

its not the end of the world it is a plastic pan. you have to drop it chage the oil you can buy a new one for like $80.

just grab some arh and be done with it. buddie just threw some hon is his SS picked up like 40hp.

EvilZL1 · 03-17-2014, 11:23 AM

Im looking towards the kooks, the trim in the belly pan isnt bad, though I would prefer to not to alter it. It for the performance and sound. Not going to let the belly pan stop me from what I want to do. Unless someone wants to sell me their Pfadt Tri Ys lol

v8 · 03-17-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Msmall143

Don't be to sad. I recently bought, installed and drove with pfadt headers. Car was wrecked which puts me a square one. Even if they were still available I would be going in a different direction this time around.

Just curious why you would not want the pfadt again. Looking to buy headers so just curious.
Thanks

EvilZL1 · 03-20-2014, 11:39 AM

I wish there was a simply solution!

JDP Sales · 03-20-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSylentZL1

what are some of the results of the automatic Kooks you guys have installed. I havent seen many people running off road instead of cats and thats what im interested in. I have yet to hear how it would sound and its performance

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We haven't done any with headers alone, so I can't really give a fair comparison, but they are good for roughly ~40 WHP with tuning and the gain only gets better when other mods are introduced. I suggest going with catted connection pipes as off-road pipes tend to be raspy.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

EvilZL1 · 03-21-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

We haven't done any with headers alone, so I can't really give a fair comparison, but they are good for roughly ~40 WHP with tuning and the gain only gets better when other mods are introduced. I suggest going with catted connection pipes as off-road pipes tend to be raspy.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Though it might be raspy, I just wish to hear it somehow so that I could compare them and see if I want them. Its between kooks and american racing headers.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-21-2014, 07:45 PM

yeah...40 rwhp...not! More like 10-15

trw427ss · 03-21-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Brian

I couldn't find a thread on this so I don't know if it's been broadcast or not. Apparently Pfadt has gone out of business. I was going to order a package from Jannetty and they told me the bad news. So my question now is what headers do I go with? I am so bummed that I almost don't even feel like going through with my build. Any suggestions?

We used Stainless Works 2" with there black Ceramic coat on our customers Record setting bolt-on's ZL1 (10.14 @ 137.13)! Great headers and fit great too.

I highly recommend them!

toyosuprablue · 03-21-2014, 09:08 PM

Here is the pull from when my ZL1 was being dyno'd. This is with kooks 1 7/8 LT headers, no cats and roto fab cai. The quality of the video kinda sucks but hopefully it helps you decide. If I had to do it again I would pick kooks again.

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EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	Im looking towards the kooks, the trim in the belly pan isnt bad, though I would prefer to not to alter it. It for the performance and sound. Not going to let the belly pan stop me from what I want to do. Unless someone wants to sell me their Pfadt Tri Ys lol __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

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03-16-2014, 11:17 PM	#33
scottcolem Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake in the Hills, IL Posts: 257	I'm looking for an option that will not require me to cut the pan as we'll. I have the stainless works chambered exhaust and it sounds great. Wish their headers didn't require belly pan mod

03-21-2014, 09:08 PM	#42
toyosuprablue Account Suspended Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 370 View My Garage	Here is the pull from when my ZL1 was being dyno'd. This is with kooks 1 7/8 LT headers, no cats and roto fab cai. The quality of the video kinda sucks but hopefully it helps you decide. If I had to do it again I would pick kooks again.