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DarkNight · 11-08-2009, 09:30 PM

I am ready to purchase my headers and need some advice from those who have headers installed and or installers.

I want the 1 7/8 Headers w/ high flow cats - Have the Corsa cat back.

So do I go with Kooks, American Racing or Dynatech Supermax?

Price being equal....... who do you recommend and why.

Thanks!!!!

HorsePowerAddicts · 11-08-2009, 10:02 PM

I like the Kooks LTs. Quality is top notch and i have never had any issues with them on any car i have installed them on.

mike@newera · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

We prefer ARH on all the cars we build, and use Dynatech as a cheaper alternative based on customer budget. Just my 2 cents.

Andro · 11-08-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HorsePowerAddicts

I like the Kooks LTs. Quality is top notch and i have never had any issues with them on any car i have installed them on.

+1 got them on my car too

Kelso · 11-08-2009, 10:25 PM

American Racing Headers are a better product...the others are cheaper yeah but do u seriously wanna go cheap on a 2010 camaro?

HorsePowerAddicts · 11-08-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelso

American Racing Headers are a better product...the others are cheaper yeah but do u seriously wanna go cheap on a 2010 camaro?

Why do you say they are better? Without any proof that is really just your opinion.

Andro · 11-08-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelso

American Racing Headers are a better product...the others are cheaper yeah but do u seriously wanna go cheap on a 2010 camaro?

Really? Please tell

Camar0wn3d · 11-08-2009, 11:57 PM

Kooks ftmfw! I put them on both my camaros and they are absolutely top notch. A cinch to install on the 5th gen, too. I didn't even have to mess with the steering shaft like with the arh's. All are good headers, but My 4th gen experience with kooks made it a no-brainer for my 5th gen.

BigFish · 11-09-2009, 04:30 AM

Kooks they are absolutely top notch.

GMRULZ · 11-09-2009, 07:55 AM

ARH are my preference. you can`t go wrong w/ Kooks either. Those 2 brands are better than the others in my opinion.

toehead93 · 11-09-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelso

American Racing Headers are a better product...the others are cheaper yeah but do u seriously wanna go cheap on a 2010 camaro?

Not to pick on you, you are entitled your own opinion, but this line of thinking is why most products for the 2010 Camaro are overpriced. Price has nothing to do with quality. All you're paying for is a name or a label, you're not necessarily getting better performace. Do better quality products tend to be more expensive, yes I won't disagree on this. But not ALL quality products come with a big price tag. This is why I want to see a header comparison to put this all to rest. It may be that ARH does outperform, but there is no way you or I or anybody on this forum can honestly tell us.

If anyone researches these three header brands we'll all agree they a top quality and fit as they should. In my mind the only thing that separates them is cost and performace. Performance is the only unkown.

the rich dude · 11-09-2009, 10:20 AM

I have ZERO experience with ARH's but have lots of experience with KOOKS Headers and they are top notch!! Have used many sets of KOOKS on small tire 5.0 cars running in the mid 7's at 180+MPH with Prochargers.....

wavrun2000 · 11-09-2009, 10:48 AM

Every one I know including me always use kooks and have never had any kind of problems with them.

JuicedSS · 11-09-2009, 01:11 PM

I installed the Dynatech's on my car yesterday. They quality, fit, and finish are excellent. I easily installed them on jackstands, and had no problem at all. I bought them because I couldn't justify spending the extra cash for ARH as they are IMO a similar product.

11-08-2009, 09:30 PM	#1
DarkNight Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Bat Cave Posts: 25	Kooks, AMR, Dynatech Headers I am ready to purchase my headers and need some advice from those who have headers installed and or installers. I want the 1 7/8 Headers w/ high flow cats - Have the Corsa cat back. So do I go with Kooks, American Racing or Dynatech Supermax? Price being equal....... who do you recommend and why. Thanks!!!!

11-08-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
Kelso Drives: 99 camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tivoli, Tx Posts: 223	American Racing Headers are a better product...the others are cheaper yeah but do u seriously wanna go cheap on a 2010 camaro? __________________ Soon to own: 1SS CGM M6

11-08-2009, 11:57 PM	#8
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	Kooks ftmfw! I put them on both my camaros and they are absolutely top notch. A cinch to install on the 5th gen, too. I didn't even have to mess with the steering shaft like with the arh's. All are good headers, but My 4th gen experience with kooks made it a no-brainer for my 5th gen. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

11-09-2009, 07:55 AM	#10
GMRULZ Drives: 2010 SS & 2008 C6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,819	ARH are my preference. you can`t go wrong w/ Kooks either. Those 2 brands are better than the others in my opinion. __________________ 2010 SS L99, 536rwhp 10.843@126.72. Whipple Supercharger stock pulley, ARH 1 7/8 longtubes w/ catted xpipe, magnaflow 3" mufflers, ADM Race CAI, 3:70 gears, lightweight wheels and nitto drag radials. Stock internal L99, stock converter. Bolt on best before blower 12.22@113.29 w/ nothing but ARH headers, catted x-pipe, ADM CAI and a tune on stock Pzero`s! Other car 2008 C6 Ls3, z51, A6, Npp Exhaust, best bonestock pass 11.80@118.82, Number 2 on the Corvette Forums Bonestock fastest list..

11-09-2009, 10:48 AM	#13
wavrun2000 o come on Drives: 06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Naples FL Posts: 437	Every one I know including me always use kooks and have never had any kind of problems with them. __________________ 06 GTO with three pedals like it should be

11-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#2
HorsePowerAddicts Drives: LSx Powered Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 19804 Posts: 448	I like the Kooks LTs. Quality is top notch and i have never had any issues with them on any car i have installed them on.

11-08-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	We prefer ARH on all the cars we build, and use Dynatech as a cheaper alternative based on customer budget. Just my 2 cents.

11-09-2009, 04:30 AM	#9
BigFish Drives: 1971 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morristown, In Posts: 119	Kooks they are absolutely top notch.

11-09-2009, 10:20 AM	#12
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,149	I have ZERO experience with ARH's but have lots of experience with KOOKS Headers and they are top notch!! Have used many sets of KOOKS on small tire 5.0 cars running in the mid 7's at 180+MPH with Prochargers.....

11-09-2009, 01:11 PM	#14
JuicedSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.O./Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 202	I installed the Dynatech's on my car yesterday. They quality, fit, and finish are excellent. I easily installed them on jackstands, and had no problem at all. I bought them because I couldn't justify spending the extra cash for ARH as they are IMO a similar product. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black 22" Vossen CV1 Wheels, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech 1 7/8" Long Tubes w/ High Flow Cats, Magnaflow Tru-X Pipe, Barton Short Throw Shifter, Vector Motorsports Tune, Ground Effects, MPD1 Spoiler

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