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jksynergy · 07-15-2015, 01:15 PM

Wanted to give our impression of the system from Hooker.
My wife and I started the search last year for an upgrade to our 1LE. When researching headers along with cat back systems we realized there are quite a few options. Last year at Holley's LSFest we noticed they were using a 1LE as a test car. Upon further research they advised that the current test was for shorty headers and a full cat back system. We parked our car next to the Holley car to hear the difference in sound and compare fit and finish of the system. During the talks, the mention of long tube headers came up and we were told they would be developed and had plans to introduce during the summer of 2015.
At that point we now had another choice of whose product to use when we were ready. The decision was made early in June during the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car competition in Bowling Green. Holley/Hooker hosted a welcome party for the competitors and we were able to tour the facility at that time. After the tour, and discussion with those involved, the choice was made. We decided to run the Hooker Blackheart "race" system from front to rear. Starting with 1 7/8" long tube headers, no cats, 3" diameter exhaust all the way out with integrated x pipe and quad 4" exhaust tips. Quality is top notch and very impressive.
Install was really easy, even for someone who had never done this and utilized hand tools only. Having the use of a lift was key, but this could be done without a lift as long as the car is high enough in the air to get the headers in from the bottom. Everything fit perfectly right into the factory hangers and as you can see the quad 4" tips fit the NPP valance perfect. No banging or rattling, the system fits above the factory cross brace without hitting and sounds killer. Hooker offers not only a complete setup, they also offer a catback and axle back versions of the system as well.
I've linked Youtube videos of stock vs Blackheart along with pics and links to the system. Any question, let us know.

https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../70101301-RHKR

https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../70501301-RHKR

https://youtu.be/Tw7vXEclHso
https://youtu.be/5FRPR2fJBbY

bkscott · 07-15-2015, 02:03 PM

So how is the drone?

jksynergy · 07-15-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bkscott

So how is the drone?

With this setup, it has drone from 70-80. But a definition of how bad it is can only be determined by who is in the car at the time. It's loud, but remember, no cats, no resonators, only the mufflers at the rear. Plus my car has no back seat nor trunk interior. That makes a difference. As we've gone from a street car to a more track oriented car, to us, it's not an issue.

jksynergy · 07-21-2015, 03:56 PM

Here's another video of the sound. Taken this weekend during our autocross. 1st and 2nd gear only.
https://youtu.be/9xFs1rZogZE

Blizzard · 03-25-2016, 02:43 PM

Is there a clearance issue with the long tubes and the ground if lowered?

jksynergy · 03-25-2016, 02:53 PM

I have had no issues. Lowered in the front 1" rear about 3/4".

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Blizzard · 03-25-2016, 05:15 PM

What did you do about the O2 sensors

jksynergy · 03-26-2016, 07:34 AM

The rear O2's are tuned out. Fronts work just fine.

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rev294 · 08-03-2017, 07:42 PM

I've been looking at this exhaust system for awhile now and I'm just curious if your still happy with it?

jksynergy · 08-04-2017, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rev294

I've been looking at this exhaust system for awhile now and I'm just curious if your still happy with it?

I am. It's been over 2 years since the install and I have no regrets about. Sounds just like day 1 and still looks great. No issues with any of the components at all.

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jeff657756 · 08-04-2017, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rev294

I've been looking at this exhaust system for awhile now and I'm just curious if your still happy with it?

I have their 3 in straight back system. I have some idle clips on my instagram link.

rev294 · 08-04-2017, 11:43 AM

Then most likely ill go with the full system instead of a cat back because you have to get long tubes hah.

07-15-2015, 01:15 PM	#1
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust Wanted to give our impression of the system from Hooker. My wife and I started the search last year for an upgrade to our 1LE. When researching headers along with cat back systems we realized there are quite a few options. Last year at Holley's LSFest we noticed they were using a 1LE as a test car. Upon further research they advised that the current test was for shorty headers and a full cat back system. We parked our car next to the Holley car to hear the difference in sound and compare fit and finish of the system. During the talks, the mention of long tube headers came up and we were told they would be developed and had plans to introduce during the summer of 2015. At that point we now had another choice of whose product to use when we were ready. The decision was made early in June during the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car competition in Bowling Green. Holley/Hooker hosted a welcome party for the competitors and we were able to tour the facility at that time. After the tour, and discussion with those involved, the choice was made. We decided to run the Hooker Blackheart "race" system from front to rear. Starting with 1 7/8" long tube headers, no cats, 3" diameter exhaust all the way out with integrated x pipe and quad 4" exhaust tips. Quality is top notch and very impressive. Install was really easy, even for someone who had never done this and utilized hand tools only. Having the use of a lift was key, but this could be done without a lift as long as the car is high enough in the air to get the headers in from the bottom. Everything fit perfectly right into the factory hangers and as you can see the quad 4" tips fit the NPP valance perfect. No banging or rattling, the system fits above the factory cross brace without hitting and sounds killer. Hooker offers not only a complete setup, they also offer a catback and axle back versions of the system as well. I've linked Youtube videos of stock vs Blackheart along with pics and links to the system. Any question, let us know. https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../70101301-RHKR https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../70501301-RHKR https://youtu.be/Tw7vXEclHso https://youtu.be/5FRPR2fJBbY Attached Images __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

07-15-2015, 02:03 PM	#2
bkscott Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Posts: 1,608 View My Garage	So how is the drone? __________________ 94 Firebird Formula (Drowned 08/30/05) 2010 IBM 2SS/RS 6M Arrived 3/25/10. ADM CAI, Borla Type S Cat Back, VMAX Ported TB, LG Short Throw Shifter, 1LE Shocks, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Whiteline Cradle Bushing Inserts, Custom Powdercoated ZL1's ,Michelin Pilot Supersports, Stainless Power Headers, Solo J Pipes, AAC LED Sidemarkers, ZL1 Rockers, SLP Splitter, ADM Stage II Cam,ZL1 Diffuser,Vitesse Throttle Controller.

07-21-2015, 03:56 PM	#4
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Here's another video of the sound. Taken this weekend during our autocross. 1st and 2nd gear only. https://youtu.be/9xFs1rZogZE __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

03-25-2016, 02:43 PM	#5
Blizzard Searching for the truth Drives: 85 K-10, 13 1LE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 635 View My Garage	Is there a clearance issue with the long tubes and the ground if lowered? __________________ 2013 1LE 1SS RS TPW 4/29

03-25-2016, 02:53 PM	#6
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	I have had no issues. Lowered in the front 1" rear about 3/4". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

03-25-2016, 05:15 PM	#7
Blizzard Searching for the truth Drives: 85 K-10, 13 1LE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 635 View My Garage	What did you do about the O2 sensors __________________ 2013 1LE 1SS RS TPW 4/29

03-26-2016, 07:34 AM	#8
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	The rear O2's are tuned out. Fronts work just fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

08-03-2017, 07:42 PM	#9
rev294 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Active Posts: 18	I've been looking at this exhaust system for awhile now and I'm just curious if your still happy with it?

08-04-2017, 11:43 AM	#12
rev294 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Active Posts: 18	Then most likely ill go with the full system instead of a cat back because you have to get long tubes hah.