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rickjames · 07-18-2009, 03:01 AM

haven't seen numbers on kooks. i have friends that have them and are happy. don't know anyone who has arh. from what i've read arh is the real deal. would like to get someone else opions and past experience. going to purchase one or the other this week.

BOBSS · 07-18-2009, 03:24 AM

I just got the ARH, I'm thrilled!
I got the QTP cutouts with the digital controller too, with the stock mufflers.
I'll shout for the ARH, I'm sure both (ARH / Kooks) are equally priceless. This should be the first mod for all. You wouldn't believe how good this car sounds at idle with open headers. No need for the horn either, push the clutch in and rap it, you will have everyone's attention, if you didn't already. I see people running through yards and parking lots to see...WTF was that?!

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TC · 07-18-2009, 04:37 AM

I went with KOOK. Had both at time of install and seemed to me the kooks fit and finish was just a little better. Very happy with them. Not sure on the numbers as I installed a stage III kit and did not dyno after every mod.

Gentry78 · 07-18-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rickjames

haven't seen numbers on kooks. i have friends that have them and are happy. don't know anyone who has arh. from what i've read arh is the real deal. would like to get someone else opions and past experience. going to purchase one or the other this week.

can't really go wrong either way, both are of excellent quality and durability

honestly i would go with which ever you can get the best deal on

pharmd · 07-18-2009, 06:45 AM

I had KOOKS on my TBSS, they were pretty good, but there (IMHO) was no comparison to the fit/finish on the ARH. Looks like according to alot of dyno's ARH make more power as well.

JJ2010 · 07-18-2009, 08:38 AM

I went with Kooks and love everything about them.....

Especially the way they sound......

jpsuperman81 · 07-18-2009, 09:28 AM

ARH are the best for the new camaro period, best power gains, best sound, best fit and finish and ease of install. These statements are just my opinion but they did publish dyno results proving quite substantial power gains.

ElManny · 07-18-2009, 12:06 PM

sorry for the noob question but with long tubes do you have to get a tune or can you run em as is? and with the catted ones will they throw codes? sorry to hijack

jpsuperman81 · 07-18-2009, 03:40 PM

You don't have to get a tune but a tune will help to get maximum horsepower. i don't believe they will throw any codes if properly installed but if they do that can also be fixed with a tune. I am by no means an expert but i think thats pretty accurate info.

BOBSS · 07-18-2009, 06:56 PM

I needed a code delete due to the cutouts. I'm getting tuned next week to optimize both "modes"
I'll post pics of the install later 2nite, I just got under it with a camera today

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ssmike · 07-19-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BOBSS

I needed a code delete due to the cutouts. I'm getting tuned next week to optimize both "modes"
I'll post pics of the install later 2nite, I just got under it with a camera today

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I'm dying to hear your exhaust. Any videos?

Mr Twisty · 07-19-2009, 08:47 AM

I like the dumps, local cops are gonna love you

rharon · 07-19-2009, 06:54 PM

That is the exact combo that I want. I am dying here lets hear it!!!!!!!!!!

BOBSS · 07-19-2009, 10:56 PM

I'm gathering the proper recording equipment.
It will probably be next weekend before I can post it.
It simply cannot be captured on a camcorder mic, phone mic, or most others for that matter.
I have friends in low places, that can capture the bottom end. If you have a sub, this will make you very happy, and about 3k closer to broke.
The stock mufflers are very quiet, so this thing can really creep. On the highway, wide open, it sounds very good! Idling around with the valves open, just priceless, what I've always wanted. I think the cam sounds great.

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oh yeah, we'll have dyno results by this weekend too.

07-18-2009, 03:01 AM	#1
rickjames Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harlan KY Posts: 58 View My Garage	kooks or arh headers haven't seen numbers on kooks. i have friends that have them and are happy. don't know anyone who has arh. from what i've read arh is the real deal. would like to get someone else opions and past experience. going to purchase one or the other this week.

07-18-2009, 06:45 AM	#5
pharmd Master of Medicine Drives: 4th Gen Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 784	I had KOOKS on my TBSS, they were pretty good, but there (IMHO) was no comparison to the fit/finish on the ARH. Looks like according to alot of dyno's ARH make more power as well. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS. 408 LS2. 500+RWHP/480RWTQ. Full UMI RR suspension. Koni/Strano. 295F/315R. 3500#(55/45)

07-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#10
BOBSS Outlaw Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 299	I needed a code delete due to the cutouts. I'm getting tuned next week to optimize both "modes" I'll post pics of the install later 2nite, I just got under it with a camera today Last edited by BOBSS; 07-19-2009 at 02:11 AM.

07-19-2009, 08:47 AM	#12
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	I like the dumps, local cops are gonna love you __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

07-19-2009, 06:54 PM	#13
rharon Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno / Clovis , CA Posts: 328 View My Garage	Lets hear it!!!! That is the exact combo that I want. I am dying here lets hear it!!!!!!!!!!

07-18-2009, 03:24 AM	#2
BOBSS Outlaw Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 299	I just got the ARH, I'm thrilled! I got the QTP cutouts with the digital controller too, with the stock mufflers. I'll shout for the ARH, I'm sure both (ARH / Kooks) are equally priceless. This should be the first mod for all. You wouldn't believe how good this car sounds at idle with open headers. No need for the horn either, push the clutch in and rap it, you will have everyone's attention, if you didn't already. I see people running through yards and parking lots to see...WTF was that?!

07-18-2009, 04:37 AM	#3
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	I went with KOOK. Had both at time of install and seemed to me the kooks fit and finish was just a little better. Very happy with them. Not sure on the numbers as I installed a stage III kit and did not dyno after every mod.

07-18-2009, 08:38 AM	#6
JJ2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Smithfield,NC Posts: 1,203	I went with Kooks and love everything about them..... Especially the way they sound......

07-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#7
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	ARH are the best for the new camaro period, best power gains, best sound, best fit and finish and ease of install. These statements are just my opinion but they did publish dyno results proving quite substantial power gains.

07-18-2009, 12:06 PM	#8
ElManny Drives: 2010 CGM SS/RS COTW 7/5/2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salinas, ca Posts: 1,817 View My Garage	sorry for the noob question but with long tubes do you have to get a tune or can you run em as is? and with the catted ones will they throw codes? sorry to hijack

07-18-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	You don't have to get a tune but a tune will help to get maximum horsepower. i don't believe they will throw any codes if properly installed but if they do that can also be fixed with a tune. I am by no means an expert but i think thats pretty accurate info.

07-19-2009, 10:56 PM	#14
BOBSS Outlaw Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 299	I'm gathering the proper recording equipment. It will probably be next weekend before I can post it. It simply cannot be captured on a camcorder mic, phone mic, or most others for that matter. I have friends in low places, that can capture the bottom end. If you have a sub, this will make you very happy, and about 3k closer to broke. The stock mufflers are very quiet, so this thing can really creep. On the highway, wide open, it sounds very good! Idling around with the valves open, just priceless, what I've always wanted. I think the cam sounds great. oh yeah, we'll have dyno results by this weekend too.

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