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Teeth · 12-22-2019, 04:04 AM

I got these today for 350 bucks.

They have about 16k miles on them, from what the old owner said, he uninstalled because he's moving back and can't use them.

Thoughts?

Greenhornet2 · 12-22-2019, 07:36 AM

Good deal.

CamaroDreams76 · 12-22-2019, 09:44 AM

Very good deal on a set of long tubes. Especially for Kooks

pyroguy · 12-22-2019, 12:18 PM

VERY good price and Kooks freaking rock! I’ve been running my Kooks for about 5 years now and they’re awesome.

InFiD3ViL · 12-22-2019, 01:31 PM

As said above, you got an amazing deal considering they are Kooks.

Chris49066SS · 12-22-2019, 01:34 PM

This was definitely a huge win. You're now wayyy ahead of where you were last month. Looks like its coming along nicely now

Teeth · 12-22-2019, 02:41 PM

Jeez, didn't know it was going to be this huge, for me, lol.

I just need to find the gaskets and some bolts.

InFiD3ViL · 12-22-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Teeth

Jeez, didn't know it was going to be this huge, for me, lol.

I just need to find the gaskets and some bolts.

You're going to do this yourself? I don't doubt your mechanical skills, just asking because I saw exactly how your exhaust was welded up. Just due to how some angles and such have possibly changed I would be very careful, take your time, and measure.
Keep in mind that it is much easier to cut something shorter to fit, but you will have a hard time adding length back in. In other words, measure twice, cut once. Any 'fixes' to the dimensions will need to be done AFTER the catless off road pipes.

Also, are you already tuned? If not, I would suggest waiting until you have a long tube tune ready or find an alternative way to defeat the O2 issues you will inevitably run into. It just makes sense to take advantage of the long tubes and get the gains they will provide.

Good luck.

Teeth · 12-22-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

You're going to do this yourself? I don't doubt your mechanical skills, just asking because I saw exactly how your exhaust was welded up. Just due to how some angles and such have possibly changed I would be very careful, take your time, and measure.
Keep in mind that it is much easier to cut something shorter to fit, but you will have a hard time adding length back in. In other words, measure twice, cut once. Any 'fixes' to the dimensions will need to be done AFTER the catless off road pipes.

Also, are you already tuned? If not, I would suggest waiting until you have a long tube tune ready or find an alternative way to defeat the O2 issues you will inevitably run into. It just makes sense to take advantage of the long tubes and get the gains they will provide.

Good luck.

Nahhh, I don't trust myself enough just yet to work on it solo. I just don't know if the shop has the right gaskets for it, or any extra things I might need. I will be waiting to get a tune down the line, as well as the Nightfury cam.

For now the headers will just sit in the garage...

InFiD3ViL · 12-22-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Teeth

Nahhh, I don't trust myself enough just yet to work on it solo. I just don't know if the shop has the right gaskets for it, or any extra things I might need. I will be waiting to get a tune down the line, as well as the Nightfury cam.

For now the headers will just sit in the garage...

Good call. Glad to see you not rushing into anything. Best part is you've already got them.

Camaro2ss2010 · 12-22-2019, 10:23 PM

Long tube install is relatively easy. I installed mine by myself in about 3 hours or so. I would recommend new gaskets. I did not remove my spark plugs as others said they did. Just be extra careful bypassing them if you decide to do them yourself. Great deal you got there.

InFiD3ViL · 12-22-2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

Long tube install is relatively easy. I installed mine by myself in about 3 hours or so. I would recommend new gaskets. I did not remove my spark plugs as others said they did. Just be extra careful bypassing them if you decide to do them yourself. Great deal you got there.

I agree, but he already had his exhaust repaired and the factory manifolds are now welded to the mid pipes.

SSEssence · 12-23-2019, 10:21 AM

great deal, love my kooks!

Teeth · 12-23-2019, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I agree, but he already had his exhaust repaired and the factory manifolds are now welded to the mid pipes.

I'll have these not welded to the midpipes like I do now, lol.

Always thought it was weird that they didn't use the clamps, but at least the weld keeps everything there.

12-22-2019, 04:04 AM	#1
Teeth Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234 View My Garage	Used Kooks headers I got these today for 350 bucks. They have about 16k miles on them, from what the old owner said, he uninstalled because he's moving back and can't use them. Thoughts? Attached Images

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12-22-2019, 09:44 AM	#3
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,364 View My Garage	Very good deal on a set of long tubes. Especially for Kooks __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-22-2019, 12:18 PM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 7,079 View My Garage	VERY good price and Kooks freaking rock! I’ve been running my Kooks for about 5 years now and they’re awesome. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

12-22-2019, 01:31 PM	#5
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,735	As said above, you got an amazing deal considering they are Kooks. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

12-22-2019, 01:34 PM	#6
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,634	This was definitely a huge win. You're now wayyy ahead of where you were last month. Looks like its coming along nicely now __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371

12-22-2019, 02:41 PM	#7
Teeth Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 234 View My Garage	Jeez, didn't know it was going to be this huge, for me, lol. I just need to find the gaskets and some bolts.

12-22-2019, 10:23 PM	#11
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,286	Long tube install is relatively easy. I installed mine by myself in about 3 hours or so. I would recommend new gaskets. I did not remove my spark plugs as others said they did. Just be extra careful bypassing them if you decide to do them yourself. Great deal you got there.

12-23-2019, 10:21 AM	#13
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	great deal, love my kooks!