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jprodun1 · 08-21-2019, 09:25 AM

Hey all,

So i’m planning on having headers installed on my ‘10 SS sometime within the next couple of weeks. I’ve purchased the gaskets as per recommendations on this forum (everyone advised against using gaskets that come with kooks) and plug wire sleeves for a some added peace of mind.

Anything else i should pick up before having these installed? Different spark plugs? Thermostat?

Car currently has cold air kit and mbrp cat back which will probably be replaced with corsa at the same time the headers will go on.

Thank you!

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BAD DAB · 08-21-2019, 09:34 AM

Heat sleeves for your plug wires.

pnwdan · 08-21-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jprodun1

Hey all,

So i’m planning on having headers installed on my ‘10 SS sometime within the next couple of weeks. I’ve purchased the gaskets as per recommendations on this forum (everyone advised against using gaskets that come with kooks) and plug wire sleeves for a some added peace of mind.

Anything else i should pick up before having these installed? Different spark plugs? Thermostat?

Car currently has cold air kit and mbrp cat back which will probably be replaced with corsa at the same time the headers will go on.

Thank you!

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O2 wire extensions if you dont have them

Level300 · 08-21-2019, 10:28 AM

Are you getting your headers ceramic coated?

jprodun1 · 08-21-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Level300

Are you getting your headers ceramic coated?

Nope

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jprodun1 · 08-21-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pnwdan

O2 wire extensions if you dont have them

I believe they come in the kit

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jprodun1 · 08-21-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD DAB

Heat sleeves for your plug wires.

Got those

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CompleteStreet · 08-21-2019, 12:06 PM

Do you already have the headers? If not we can give you a great deal.

You likely will want new spark plug wires the fit better around the headers. These are always a great recommendation.

https://www.cspracing.com/msd-super-...cations/32819/

GONIF · 08-21-2019, 12:07 PM

Depending how old the plugs and wires are you may want to replace them at that time ,it is not uncomon to crack a plug when installing headers. If you have the 1 7/8 and not the 2 inch headers you may not need the sleeves .Forget the extenders , have a tune done to get the max out of the headers and delete the rear O2's .

jprodun1 · 08-21-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CompleteStreet

Do you already have the headers? If not we can give you a great deal.

You likely will want new spark plug wires the fit better around the headers. These are always a great recommendation.

https://www.cspracing.com/msd-super-...cations/32819/

Yeah, bought the headers already and only reason i did not go through you, is because i wanted them paid via Affirm.

Have a friend who takes his camaros to you, so i’ll be coming by sooner or later as well.

Thanks for advice!

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jprodun1 · 08-21-2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

Depending how old the plugs and wires are you may want to replace them at that time ,it is not uncomon to crack a plug when installing headers. If you have the 1 7/8 and not the 2 inch headers you may not need the sleeves .Forget the extenders , have a tune done to get the max out of the headers and delete the rear O2's .

Plugs are new and headers are 1 7/8.

I’ll educate myself on the O2 delete and maybe do that.

Thanks

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frey.199 · 08-22-2019, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jprodun1

Hey all,

So i’m planning on having headers installed on my ‘10 SS sometime within the next couple of weeks. I’ve purchased the gaskets as per recommendations on this forum (everyone advised against using gaskets that come with kooks) and plug wire sleeves for a some added peace of mind.

Anything else i should pick up before having these installed? Different spark plugs? Thermostat?

Car currently has cold air kit and mbrp cat back which will probably be replaced with corsa at the same time the headers will go on.

Thank you!

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I don't have kooks headers, but keep in mind, while installing the passenger side header, it may rub against your frame causing a vibration that you'll be able to hear. You can dent that header so it doesn't rub. Like I said, I don't have the kooks, but seems like people run into frame rub at the luck of the draw no matter who makes them. You'll want to check that before bolting them on. Learn from my mistake lol. It'll be frustrating taking them back off again.

jprodun1 · 08-22-2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by frey.199

I don't have kooks headers, but keep in mind, while installing the passenger side header, it may rub against your frame causing a vibration that you'll be able to hear. You can dent that header so it doesn't rub. Like I said, I don't have the kooks, but seems like people run into frame rub at the luck of the draw no matter who makes them. You'll want to check that before bolting them on. Learn from my mistake lol. It'll be frustrating taking them back off again.

Noted. Thanks!

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Juiced1 · 08-22-2019, 08:41 AM

Kooks fit pretty good so I wouldn't worry to much about that but it is a good idea to always keep an eye on close contact points during a header install. Check for wires, frame, steering shaft, etc. It's always a good time to change the plugs and wires but if they are newer you should be fine. Just make sure you take your plugs out first so you don't crank one removing the manifolds or installing the headers. If your car has higher miles I'd recommend getting new front o2 sensors. They can be a problem every now and again. Sometimes they just go bad, sometimes they are real hard to remove and sometimes they don't perform the best for tuning. Not a must but I usually recommend it on high mileage cars.

As far as an O2 delete goes. Your tuner should be able to turn them off.

08-21-2019, 09:25 AM	#1
jprodun1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 171 View My Garage	Headers Install Hey all, So i’m planning on having headers installed on my ‘10 SS sometime within the next couple of weeks. I’ve purchased the gaskets as per recommendations on this forum (everyone advised against using gaskets that come with kooks) and plug wire sleeves for a some added peace of mind. Anything else i should pick up before having these installed? Different spark plugs? Thermostat? Car currently has cold air kit and mbrp cat back which will probably be replaced with corsa at the same time the headers will go on. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-21-2019, 09:34 AM	#2
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Heat sleeves for your plug wires. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-21-2019, 12:07 PM	#9
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Depending how old the plugs and wires are you may want to replace them at that time ,it is not uncomon to crack a plug when installing headers. If you have the 1 7/8 and not the 2 inch headers you may not need the sleeves .Forget the extenders , have a tune done to get the max out of the headers and delete the rear O2's . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

08-21-2019, 10:28 AM	#4
Level300 Drives: 2015 Black rs/ss/1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PA Posts: 271	Are you getting your headers ceramic coated?

08-21-2019, 12:06 PM	#8
CompleteStreet Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 462	Do you already have the headers? If not we can give you a great deal. You likely will want new spark plug wires the fit better around the headers. These are always a great recommendation. https://www.cspracing.com/msd-super-...cations/32819/

08-22-2019, 08:41 AM	#14
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Kooks fit pretty good so I wouldn't worry to much about that but it is a good idea to always keep an eye on close contact points during a header install. Check for wires, frame, steering shaft, etc. It's always a good time to change the plugs and wires but if they are newer you should be fine. Just make sure you take your plugs out first so you don't crank one removing the manifolds or installing the headers. If your car has higher miles I'd recommend getting new front o2 sensors. They can be a problem every now and again. Sometimes they just go bad, sometimes they are real hard to remove and sometimes they don't perform the best for tuning. Not a must but I usually recommend it on high mileage cars. As far as an O2 delete goes. Your tuner should be able to turn them off.