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Jekyll-N-Hyde · 01-02-2010, 01:44 AM

Sure is a small collector.

full of days · 01-02-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jekyll-N-Hyde

Sure is a small collector.

Its not the size of the collector, it's how you use it

ZIIIING!

MrGazinya · 01-02-2010, 09:16 AM

Nice

eynigush · 01-02-2010, 11:46 AM

The collector does look a little small, but the pictures show the quality welding on the headers. Thanks for posting pics.

--Eddie

JICPerformance · 01-02-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eynigush

It's definitely between ARH and Kooks. The Kooks have a more attractive price but ARH has won a lot of people over so I'm kind of leaning towards them. Decisions, decisions...

FWIW, ARH was started by a group of Kooks employees. Both headers have great build quality and numbers that are almost identical. For the deals that can be had on kooks, I believe they will win 9 out of 10 times

2010SSRS · 01-03-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JICPerformance

FWIW, ARH was started by a group of Kooks employees. Both headers have great build quality and numbers that are almost identical. For the deals that can be had on kooks, I believe they will win 9 out of 10 times

i got my 1 7/8" with cats coated for under $1300!

alfie43 · 01-03-2010, 10:04 AM

[QUOTE i got my 1 7/8" with cats coated for under $1300![/QUOTE]

I just ordered my Kooks from Maryland Speed, 1-7/8", w/cat connectors, and Jet Hot coated.

Call Maryland Speed for the best price and service around.

Alfie

Qatar eagle · 01-03-2010, 01:04 PM

well i have the same problem i dont know which headers is the best.

I a ready install magnaflow 3" Comp Series Cat-Back part 16483 and the airaid

plz just let me know which headers are you going with

I want to get the best for me!!

*GTAHVIT* · 01-03-2010, 02:03 PM

Kooks and ARH is pretty much a dead heat.

They both build a very good product. Like I said earlier. Give each company a call and give your money to the guys you like most.

Otherwise they are about equal in performance.

toehead93 · 01-03-2010, 03:24 PM

I'd call it adeasd heat between all three. They all have good customer support, great fit and finish, and equal power. So to me its a no-brainer, get the best deal.

Q8Y · 01-04-2010, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eynigush

I need some honest opinions on headers. I have a 2SS A6 with a CAI Inc. intake and Magnaflow Comp Series cat-back exhaust. I thought I was going to be happy with just the exhaust since I heard it was the most aggressive sounding option as far as cat-backs go. It sounds great and I don't regret my purchase; I simply want a more aggressive tone.

As I kept reading through the forum, I started narrowing my choices on headers. I crossed off Pacesetters and Doug Thorleys because they are mild steel. Also, I prefer 304 grade stainless--so I'm thinking ARH, Dynatech, or Kooks. I don't care if they're 1 3/4 or 1 7/8 primaries as along as they come with high flow cats. I was considering deleting the cats but I don't know whether I will like the sound without them. I'm not worried about drone because the chambered x-pipe on my cat-back has done a good job of minimizing drone.

Any honest opinions as well as sound clips (if you have a Magnaflow cat-back with headers) are welcome.

Happy Holidays,
Eddie

I'm very happy with ARH the fit, finish everything is top notch.the only problem I had is that I made a mess when I installed them but it's my own fault.
Here's something I took maybe it will help decide
ARH 1 7/8 LTs hooked up to Factory mufflers no catts (LS3), I took this video soon after I installed them

1bacamaro · 01-04-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Q8Y

I'm very happy with ARH the fit, finish everything is top notch.the only problem I had is that I made a mess when I installed them but it's my own fault.
Here's something I took maybe it will help decide
ARH 1 7/8 LTs hooked up to Factory mufflers no catts (LS3), I took this video soon after I installed them

fu@k that thing is loud! i did kooks with catts and stock exhaust.

tjbusa · 01-04-2010, 05:27 PM

Consider SLP, here is my set up. I wanted performance but needed good sound too.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58363

1bacamaro · 01-04-2010, 05:32 PM

really good sound! love it.

01-02-2010, 09:16 AM	#31
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	Nice __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno.

01-02-2010, 11:46 AM	#32
eynigush SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SSRS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 412 View My Garage	The collector does look a little small, but the pictures show the quality welding on the headers. Thanks for posting pics. --Eddie __________________ Kooks 1 7/8 headers w/high flow cats Magnaflow Cat-back Competition Series Cold Air Intake by CAI Inc.

01-03-2010, 10:04 AM	#35
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	[QUOTE i got my 1 7/8" with cats coated for under $1300![/QUOTE] I just ordered my Kooks from Maryland Speed, 1-7/8", w/cat connectors, and Jet Hot coated. Call Maryland Speed for the best price and service around. Alfie __________________ Last edited by alfie43; 01-03-2010 at 02:38 PM.

01-03-2010, 02:03 PM	#37
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Kooks and ARH is pretty much a dead heat. They both build a very good product. Like I said earlier. Give each company a call and give your money to the guys you like most. Otherwise they are about equal in performance. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-03-2010, 03:24 PM	#38
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I'd call it adeasd heat between all three. They all have good customer support, great fit and finish, and equal power. So to me its a no-brainer, get the best deal. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

01-02-2010, 01:44 AM	#29
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	Sure is a small collector.

01-03-2010, 01:04 PM	#36
Qatar eagle Drives: 2010 victory red 2SS\RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Utah- logan Posts: 47	well i have the same problem i dont know which headers is the best. I a ready install magnaflow 3" Comp Series Cat-Back part 16483 and the airaid plz just let me know which headers are you going with I want to get the best for me!!

01-04-2010, 05:27 PM	#41
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Consider SLP, here is my set up. I wanted performance but needed good sound too. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58363 __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

01-04-2010, 05:32 PM	#42
1bacamaro Drives: 2ss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: naples florida Posts: 432	really good sound! love it.

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