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Blown355 · 04-09-2014, 10:30 PM

Kooks headers arrived today, so figured I'd spend a couple of hours getting the project started. Next thing I know I'm almost finished! By far the easiest header install I've ever done. Started a 7 pm and called it a night at 10:05. The only things left to do is re-install the spark plugs, wires and O2 sensors. Oh, and the dipstick.

EvilZL1 · 04-09-2014, 10:38 PM

Sweet looking forward to a video

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wirebender · 04-10-2014, 08:55 AM

2"? Looks good!

Lethal Z · 04-10-2014, 01:43 PM

Lets see how you cut the underbelly tray? I'm doing the same install next week....

SamHouseIII · 04-10-2014, 02:30 PM

Nice!

jeffrop · 04-10-2014, 03:55 PM

I've got a set of these in my living room waiting to be installed. Finally got the car out of storage just need to find some time to do the install. I'd be interested in any further tips/comments from your install!

While I'm thinking about it, did you re-use your stock gaskets or the Kooks fiber ones? Or did you go new stock?
Thanks!

Blown355 · 04-10-2014, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wirebender

2"? Looks good!

1 7/8.

2011shelby · 04-10-2014, 04:50 PM

Do you have a before and after dyno to compare gains??

I had a decent gain when I added long tubes.

JDP Sales · 04-10-2014, 04:55 PM

Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffrop

While I'm thinking about it, did you re-use your stock gaskets or the Kooks fiber ones? Or did you go new stock?
Thanks!

Either reuse the stock gaskets or get some new OEM manifold gaskets. We recommend new OEM gaskets. Cheap insurance against leaks.

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Blown355 · 04-10-2014, 07:36 PM

Tips:
Remove the strut tower brace. Makes it easier to get to everything.
Hit the exhaust bolts (holding the cat pipe to the exhaust manifold) and O2 sensors with WD40 the night before.
Get the car well off the ground. Makes it easier to slide the headers in from the bottom.
Don't use the cheap gaskets that came with them. Use the GM ones. PN: 12617944

It's actually pretty easy.
Tools:
10 mm socket
13 mm socket
15 mm socket
O2 sensor tool
Spark plug socket
Anti-seize

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffrop

I've got a set of these in my living room waiting to be installed. Finally got the car out of storage just need to find some time to do the install. I'd be interested in any further tips/comments from your install!

While I'm thinking about it, did you re-use your stock gaskets or the Kooks fiber ones? Or did you go new stock?
Thanks!

Blown355 · 04-10-2014, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011shelby

Do you have a before and after dyno to compare gains??

I had a decent gain when I added long tubes.

Probably not going to dyno it again before I put the 9.55 crank pulley and FIC850's on.

Blown355 · 04-10-2014, 07:47 PM

Here's another tidbit of information.
Stock manifolds =10.5 lb each
Cat pipes =12 lb each

Kooks headers = 12 lb each
Cats = 3 lb each

Weight savings= 15 lbs

ricky_ZL1 · 04-10-2014, 08:32 PM

I just installed mine too. Great run thru.

Nickmo · 04-11-2014, 11:17 AM

Great tips! Thanks for posting!

Are you running a CAI? Thrown any codes since install?

04-09-2014, 10:30 PM	#1
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	Installed Kooks headers today Kooks headers arrived today, so figured I'd spend a couple of hours getting the project started. Next thing I know I'm almost finished! By far the easiest header install I've ever done. Started a 7 pm and called it a night at 10:05. The only things left to do is re-install the spark plugs, wires and O2 sensors. Oh, and the dipstick. Attached Images __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

04-09-2014, 10:38 PM	#2
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	Sweet looking forward to a video Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

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04-10-2014, 07:47 PM	#12
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	Here's another tidbit of information. Stock manifolds =10.5 lb each Cat pipes =12 lb each Kooks headers = 12 lb each Cats = 3 lb each Weight savings= 15 lbs __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

04-10-2014, 08:55 AM	#3
wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	2"? Looks good!

04-10-2014, 01:43 PM	#4
Lethal Z American Gearhead!! Drives: ZL1 1LE/GT350/Ford RS/Gen 2 Raptor Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Merica Posts: 433	Lets see how you cut the underbelly tray? I'm doing the same install next week....

04-10-2014, 03:55 PM	#6
jeffrop Drives: 2020 ZL-1 M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 42	I've got a set of these in my living room waiting to be installed. Finally got the car out of storage just need to find some time to do the install. I'd be interested in any further tips/comments from your install! While I'm thinking about it, did you re-use your stock gaskets or the Kooks fiber ones? Or did you go new stock? Thanks!

04-10-2014, 04:50 PM	#8
2011shelby Drives: 2011ShelbyGT500 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 293	Do you have a before and after dyno to compare gains?? I had a decent gain when I added long tubes.

04-10-2014, 08:32 PM	#13
ricky_ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mexia Tx Posts: 89	I just installed mine too. Great run thru.

04-11-2014, 11:17 AM	#14
Nickmo Drives: 2012 ZL1 CTF#69 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Posts: 38 View My Garage	Great tips! Thanks for posting! Are you running a CAI? Thrown any codes since install?