where to find z/28 headers in 2023 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

void_kp · 12-10-2023, 12:41 PM

hey folks, i’m looking for a better exhaust header set with high flow cats for the z/28.
i read a lot about kooks and ach… but it seems like they are hard to find and many posts in this forum about it are quite old.
any advice on where to find good high quality headers for z/28 in 2023?
are you selling some?

bsn · 12-10-2023, 06:06 PM

Any 5th gen Camaro V8 headers will work, unless your tracking the car 1-7/8 is probably the best choice.

spyderbuddy · 12-10-2023, 06:49 PM

?????? isnt the LS7 different than the LS3/L99 other than bore

Joe.G · 12-10-2023, 06:54 PM

I believe SS Headers will bolt on but the Ports are slightly different, Will it matter maybe not I guess depends if you are trying to get every last bit of power out of the car. As far as clearance and matching up with the Stock Z/28 exhaust I am not sure. I would look around and try to find a Set of ARH which seem to be pretty popular for the Z/28.

void_kp · 12-10-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bsn

Any 5th gen Camaro V8 headers will work, unless your tracking the car 1-7/8 is probably the best choice.

i am using the car on track only, also, the LS7 headers don't have the same clearance of the LS3 ones, so I doubt that any header for LS3 will fit on the Z/28.

anyway, I won't gamble with SS headers, I want a z/28 specific one. Any shop you would recommend to buy from?

Little Walter · 12-10-2023, 08:17 PM

American Racing Headers had to make a change for the Z28 header due to clerance.

ariZona28 · 12-11-2023, 12:28 AM

The Z/28 already has a very good set of unique high flowing exhaust manifolds so if you're going to upgrade ARH or Kooks are the only ones worth the effort to obtain IMO. If I ever do heads, cam and exhaust those two brands are the only ones I'll consider. Track only? Delete those cats so you don't duplicate the unfortunate engine damage that fellow member Docwra experienced.

NoDakZ/28 · 12-11-2023, 09:52 AM

Just ordered 2" ARH headers and high flows from dynosteve and the lead time is only 4 weeks.

aris · 12-11-2023, 11:56 AM

ARH and Kooks both make great headers

ASimmons04 · 12-31-2023, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

The Z/28 already has a very good set of unique high flowing exhaust manifolds so if you're going to upgrade ARH or Kooks are the only ones worth the effort to obtain IMO. If I ever do heads, cam and exhaust those two brands are the only ones I'll consider. Track only? Delete those cats so you don't duplicate the unfortunate engine damage that fellow member Docwra experienced.

I'm curious, why do you only suggest ARH and Kooks. I understand they are well built but there are other companies out there that make great headers as well. These headers are usually twice as much or more than brands like TSP.

Coz3z3 · 12-31-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ASimmons04

I'm curious, why do you only suggest ARH and Kooks. I understand they are well built but there are other companies out there that make great headers as well. These headers are usually twice as much or more than brands like TSP.

Those two companies are the only companies that make headers for a Z/28 specifically. TSP and all others do not. SS and ZL1 does not fit our cars.

void_kp · 12-31-2023, 12:48 PM

in the end I've bought 2" Kooks from Phastek

pzero · 01-06-2024, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Coz3z3

Those two companies are the only companies that make headers for a Z/28 specifically. TSP and all others do not. SS and ZL1 does not fit our cars.

Take suggestions from other Z owners it will save you a lot of headaches later.
ARH, Kooks, are made for Z/28. You can go with TSP but clearance will be issue. I have Kooks it’s the middle on the price range. Good luck.

“Smart man learn from other people’s mistake, wise man learn from his own mistake.”

joelster · 02-21-2024, 06:16 AM

You can buy them right on the Kooks website. That's what I did. IMO it's a waste of time to do headers AND keep the cats. The cats are a bigger restriction. I run the 2" headers and no cats.

Here's my install thread:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573885

12-10-2023, 12:41 PM	#1
void_kp Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (2015) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Washington state Posts: 79 View My Garage	where to find z/28 headers in 2023 hey folks, i’m looking for a better exhaust header set with high flow cats for the z/28. i read a lot about kooks and ach… but it seems like they are hard to find and many posts in this forum about it are quite old. any advice on where to find good high quality headers for z/28 in 2023? are you selling some? __________________ -- 2015 Red Z/28. Seattle area

12-10-2023, 06:49 PM	#3
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12-10-2023, 06:54 PM	#4
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	I believe SS Headers will bolt on but the Ports are slightly different, Will it matter maybe not I guess depends if you are trying to get every last bit of power out of the car. As far as clearance and matching up with the Stock Z/28 exhaust I am not sure. I would look around and try to find a Set of ARH which seem to be pretty popular for the Z/28. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount. Last edited by Joe.G; 12-10-2023 at 09:19 PM.

12-11-2023, 12:28 AM	#7
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	The Z/28 already has a very good set of unique high flowing exhaust manifolds so if you're going to upgrade ARH or Kooks are the only ones worth the effort to obtain IMO. If I ever do heads, cam and exhaust those two brands are the only ones I'll consider. Track only? Delete those cats so you don't duplicate the unfortunate engine damage that fellow member Docwra experienced. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

12-11-2023, 09:52 AM	#8
NoDakZ/28 Drives: 2014 Z/28 CTF Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Dakota Posts: 626 View My Garage	Just ordered 2" ARH headers and high flows from dynosteve and the lead time is only 4 weeks. __________________ 2014 1LE - Sold 2014 Z/28 #99008 CTF SIM

12-10-2023, 06:06 PM	#2
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 301	Any 5th gen Camaro V8 headers will work, unless your tracking the car 1-7/8 is probably the best choice.

12-10-2023, 08:17 PM	#6
Little Walter Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 261	American Racing Headers had to make a change for the Z28 header due to clerance.

12-11-2023, 11:56 AM	#9
aris Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 276	ARH and Kooks both make great headers

12-31-2023, 12:48 PM	#12
void_kp Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (2015) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Washington state Posts: 79 View My Garage	in the end I've bought 2" Kooks from Phastek __________________ -- 2015 Red Z/28. Seattle area

02-21-2024, 06:16 AM	#14
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	You can buy them right on the Kooks website. That's what I did. IMO it's a waste of time to do headers AND keep the cats. The cats are a bigger restriction. I run the 2" headers and no cats. Here's my install thread: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573885 __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z