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Spoolin · 06-24-2014, 11:16 AM

And why did you go with them? After what I've searched on here there are three US made LT's that seemed to be favorered by the majority and of the three I'm leaning towards Kooks. Was curious as to people's opinions and experience with them.

Thanks

JDP Sales · 06-24-2014, 11:45 AM

Kooks, Stainless Works and ARH are the top tier headers. We use Kooks on most of our builds. I really like their ball flange and new clamping system which provide a low profile, leak-free connection. You really can't go wrong with any of the headers listed, but Kooks are the best bang for the buck IMO.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Pro Stock John · 06-24-2014, 12:26 PM

I have 17K on mine, work great.

That_Guy · 06-24-2014, 12:39 PM

I just put a set on my silverado, they're fine, but don't use the kooks gaskets, they suck

Iam Broke · 06-24-2014, 01:00 PM

Kook's stepped headers, great price coated matte black from Maryland Speed. Tipping point for me was the extra O2 bung on the Bank 1 side for my WB.

New OEM gaskets.

OK2DRUL · 06-24-2014, 02:05 PM

I wanted to go with the Pfadt tri-y headers until they went out of business. After that happened, I chose the Kooks because several people in the local club were using them with great results. I don't trust the cheap China made headers and I know people choose Stainless Power and Texas Speed because they are the cheapest quality header on the market. With that being said, for only a couple hundred dollars more you can pick up a set of Kooks and know it's American made in North Carolina. The fitment and quality is great. I installed mine myself with a jack and some stands, reusing my GM gaskets in just a few hours. I would recommend anyone who wants a quality header to go with them.

The Blue Ox · 06-24-2014, 04:36 PM

I chose Kooks Coated Long Tubes for the Quality! They are easy to install,fit good,sound good and look good! After about 2 years and 15,000 miles, they look as new as the day I installed them! If you choose to go with Kooks, You won't be disappointed!!

jman17 · 06-25-2014, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Blue Ox

I chose Kooks Coated Long Tubes for the Quality! They are easy to install,fit good,sound good and look good! After about 2 years and 15,000 miles, they look as new as the day I installed them! If you choose to go with Kooks, You won't be disappointed!!

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grocerygetter · 06-25-2014, 07:39 AM

Yup...kooks fan. Fit finish and leak free after the first few heat cycles.

ackeight · 06-25-2014, 08:24 AM

I fit fat 2" primary kooks with no problemo. As stated before, reuse the factory gasket.

MikeOD · 06-25-2014, 08:38 AM

While I agree on using factory gaskets...I used new factory gaskets...not reused. Probably didn't matter, but for me it's piece of mind and they're cheap.

I've got over 50K on my Kooks headers, they fit great. No clearance or heat issues with anything...they're great headers.

I am not all that impressed with the fit of the complete exhaust though. I've got the Kooks catted 3" system that hooks direct to the Kooks headers. The exhaust tips are BARELY sticking through my rear valance, but every slip joint leaks a little because they're not slid together far enough, sliding them together far enough locates the tips completely in front of/inside of the rear valance...no good. The passenger side pipe bends that should go around the transmission crossmember don't...they're too far forward and would hit the crossmember...so the pipe has to be adjusted a little lower than I think is necessary, and causes it to rub ever so slightly on some speed bumps...and it pushes the X-pipe down a little lower than I'd like. I love the way the car sounds with the complete system on it though. I've been through a few exhaust revisions, I'm very happy with the sound from this one.

MarylandSpeed · 06-25-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Iam Broke

Kook's stepped headers, great price coated matte black from Maryland Speed. Tipping point for me was the extra O2 bung on the Bank 1 side for my WB.

New OEM gaskets.

This man knows his stuff! Give us a call and we will hook you up. Thanks!

Spoolin · 06-26-2014, 12:18 PM

Well I guess that settles it!!

Looks like I'm going with Kooks, thanks for the feedback gents, it made that decision painless. And thanks for the heads up on the exhaust gaskets, will stick with OEM.

MarylandSpeed · 06-27-2014, 03:25 PM

You will be very happy! Hope to head from you

06-24-2014, 11:16 AM	#1
Spoolin Drives: 2014 SW 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 338	Who Has Kooks And why did you go with them? After what I've searched on here there are three US made LT's that seemed to be favorered by the majority and of the three I'm leaning towards Kooks. Was curious as to people's opinions and experience with them. Thanks

06-24-2014, 12:26 PM	#3
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I have 17K on mine, work great. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

06-24-2014, 01:00 PM	#5
Iam Broke PHAT B33 Drives: 2012 TF3 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dark of the Moon Posts: 1,460 View My Garage	Kook's stepped headers, great price coated matte black from Maryland Speed. Tipping point for me was the extra O2 bung on the Bank 1 side for my WB. New OEM gaskets. __________________ Another 1 of 371 '12 T3 LS3 M6's built.

06-24-2014, 02:05 PM	#6
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	I wanted to go with the Pfadt tri-y headers until they went out of business. After that happened, I chose the Kooks because several people in the local club were using them with great results. I don't trust the cheap China made headers and I know people choose Stainless Power and Texas Speed because they are the cheapest quality header on the market. With that being said, for only a couple hundred dollars more you can pick up a set of Kooks and know it's American made in North Carolina. The fitment and quality is great. I installed mine myself with a jack and some stands, reusing my GM gaskets in just a few hours. I would recommend anyone who wants a quality header to go with them. __________________

06-25-2014, 07:39 AM	#9
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	Yup...kooks fan. Fit finish and leak free after the first few heat cycles. __________________ -John S.

06-24-2014, 11:45 AM	#2
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Kooks, Stainless Works and ARH are the top tier headers. We use Kooks on most of our builds. I really like their ball flange and new clamping system which provide a low profile, leak-free connection. You really can't go wrong with any of the headers listed, but Kooks are the best bang for the buck IMO. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

06-24-2014, 12:39 PM	#4
That_Guy Drives: n/a Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 305	I just put a set on my silverado, they're fine, but don't use the kooks gaskets, they suck

06-24-2014, 04:36 PM	#7
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	I chose Kooks Coated Long Tubes for the Quality! They are easy to install,fit good,sound good and look good! After about 2 years and 15,000 miles, they look as new as the day I installed them! If you choose to go with Kooks, You won't be disappointed!!

06-25-2014, 08:24 AM	#10
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	I fit fat 2" primary kooks with no problemo. As stated before, reuse the factory gasket. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

06-25-2014, 08:38 AM	#11
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	While I agree on using factory gaskets...I used new factory gaskets...not reused. Probably didn't matter, but for me it's piece of mind and they're cheap. I've got over 50K on my Kooks headers, they fit great. No clearance or heat issues with anything...they're great headers. I am not all that impressed with the fit of the complete exhaust though. I've got the Kooks catted 3" system that hooks direct to the Kooks headers. The exhaust tips are BARELY sticking through my rear valance, but every slip joint leaks a little because they're not slid together far enough, sliding them together far enough locates the tips completely in front of/inside of the rear valance...no good. The passenger side pipe bends that should go around the transmission crossmember don't...they're too far forward and would hit the crossmember...so the pipe has to be adjusted a little lower than I think is necessary, and causes it to rub ever so slightly on some speed bumps...and it pushes the X-pipe down a little lower than I'd like. I love the way the car sounds with the complete system on it though. I've been through a few exhaust revisions, I'm very happy with the sound from this one. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

06-26-2014, 12:18 PM	#13
Spoolin Drives: 2014 SW 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 338	Well I guess that settles it!! Looks like I'm going with Kooks, thanks for the feedback gents, it made that decision painless. And thanks for the heads up on the exhaust gaskets, will stick with OEM.

06-27-2014, 03:25 PM	#14
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	You will be very happy! Hope to head from you