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Jeffro19 · 10-25-2010, 02:38 PM

I will be purchasing headers soon. I am wondering whice brand do you prefer and why? Did you get 1 3/4 or 1 7/8? Thanks for the help!

mikeSS · 10-25-2010, 02:39 PM

kooks

TinyToasta · 10-25-2010, 02:51 PM

Although I'm already decided on Kooks:
Has anybody ever had both of them directly compared on a dyno on the same car, to answer this question?

I guess I already know the answer....

1 bad azz ls3 · 10-25-2010, 02:52 PM

kooks 1 7/8

Hicompression · 10-25-2010, 03:20 PM

I went with OBX longtubes. Stainless headers at half the price of the major brands!

SMGSS · 10-25-2010, 03:56 PM

go with the ARH, you won't be sorry. We can help you out with any questions you may have, and we are direct with ARH and can hook you up!

Avalnch · 10-25-2010, 04:31 PM

Which ever way you go, get them ceramic coated. Even the best stainless header will turn ugly brown on you. Plus, keeps underhood engine temps way down.

JUISSD · 10-25-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalnch

Which ever way you go, get them ceramic coated. Even the best stainless header will turn ugly brown on you. Plus, keeps underhood engine temps way down.

I agree. I had mine coated and it does a great job at keeping under hood temps down.

As for the headers, they are both great quality. I went with ARH 1 7/8". The fit and finish was excellent, they went on easy, and ARH has great customer service.

Slowhawk · 10-25-2010, 06:54 PM

They are both good headers. I went ARH uncoated. I like the gold look and the underhood temps are fine,alot of room in there.

McBeevee · 10-25-2010, 07:10 PM

Complete Kooks system here and love it.

audiomikej · 10-25-2010, 09:05 PM

Love my 1 7/8 Kooks from Maryland speed. Easy to install, with the Kooks I did not have to disconnect the steering shaft.

WOLFINN_2SS · 10-25-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SS6SPD

I will be purchasing headers soon. I am wondering whice brand do you prefer and why? Did you get 1 3/4 or 1 7/8? Thanks for the help!

hey Jeff..
I know you have a LS3 M6,
but here is an install video for a L99 AT Kooks with cats...
It's ParisTNDude's video.
Enjoy

Search : 2010 Camaro SS L99 Kooks Headers and HP Cats install

Bell040 · 10-25-2010, 10:54 PM

I love my 2" ARH LTs

I dont think you can go wrong with either.

Silver Ice · 10-25-2010, 11:03 PM

Kooks 17/8

10-25-2010, 02:38 PM	#1
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	American racing or Kooks headers? I will be purchasing headers soon. I am wondering whice brand do you prefer and why? Did you get 1 3/4 or 1 7/8? Thanks for the help! __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

10-25-2010, 02:51 PM	#3
TinyToasta Drives: way too fast.... Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 297 View My Garage	Although I'm already decided on Kooks: Has anybody ever had both of them directly compared on a dyno on the same car, to answer this question? I guess I already know the answer.... __________________ custom build forged LSA, 379ci, TVS2300@15psi, 696rwhp/688ft-lbs, built by DH Individual, Customkingz, tuned by Jannetty Racing JRE rough idle cam, JRE ported lower intake manifold, OD cog drive, 6% OD crank pulley, ported ls3 heads, NW102mm TB, 1/2'' RDS spacer, IW 8-rib drive Pfadt Cradle Bushings, Arms & Rods, Pedders Supercar w/FE4 conversion, ZL1 sways, HE Twin Carbon Street Slayer, ZL1 Rear End (3.73) CTS-V Brake upgrade, Street: 22'' Vossen CV1, Strip: 18'' Forgestar F14 on MT Street Radials

10-25-2010, 03:20 PM	#5
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	I went with OBX longtubes. Stainless headers at half the price of the major brands! __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

10-25-2010, 04:31 PM	#7
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Which ever way you go, get them ceramic coated. Even the best stainless header will turn ugly brown on you. Plus, keeps underhood engine temps way down. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

10-25-2010, 07:10 PM	#10
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	Complete Kooks system here and love it. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

10-25-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	kooks

10-25-2010, 02:52 PM	#4
1 bad azz ls3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 292 View My Garage	kooks 1 7/8

10-25-2010, 03:56 PM	#6
SMGSS Drives: 00 SS, 67 SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 251	go with the ARH, you won't be sorry. We can help you out with any questions you may have, and we are direct with ARH and can hook you up!

10-25-2010, 06:54 PM	#9
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	They are both good headers. I went ARH uncoated. I like the gold look and the underhood temps are fine,alot of room in there.

10-25-2010, 09:05 PM	#11
audiomikej Drives: the wife crazy talking Camaros Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 277 View My Garage	Love my 1 7/8 Kooks from Maryland speed. Easy to install, with the Kooks I did not have to disconnect the steering shaft.

10-25-2010, 10:54 PM	#13
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I love my 2" ARH LTs I dont think you can go wrong with either. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

10-25-2010, 11:03 PM	#14
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Kooks 17/8

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