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ArmandB · 09-22-2009, 08:37 AM

From what I have been told you can use the existing exhaust with kooks long tube headers and it should give you the same hp increase as any other exhaust/setup....Is this correct?

Camaro509 · 09-22-2009, 08:40 AM

It depends (you saw this coming right?).
If all you do is change the OEM headers for some longtubes, you'll see a slight increase in HP, if you add a custom tune you'll see even more. Add to the before mentioned a custom and less restrictive exhaust from the headers on back and another custom tune and you'll get even more from your car. Then add a good CAI to it all and you'll have one fine breather going on there.

ArmandB · 09-22-2009, 08:42 AM

Yes, will go with a custom tune and have already installed the Hennessy CAI. Just making sure the standard/existing exhaust will give me what I need. I am told it is wide open...

1BadaSS · 09-22-2009, 11:28 AM

The stock exhaust will be fine although you will benefit more from a free flowing 3" exhaust. I have the kooks headers with MBRP 3" and it sounds great and def. makes more power. I have a slp loudmouth 1 that i'm going to sell if your interested.

IPS Brandon · 09-22-2009, 01:22 PM

There are minimal gains to be achieve through cat back exhaust modifications especially with out proper PCM calibration. We offer Kooks long tubes at our web page an have some sound clips associated with the product listings, to help get a judgment of what to anticipate.

I typically recommend to clients that want the results (Horsepower) with out the drone some aftermarket cat backs have, is to stick with your stock exhaust in the short run, and realize the performance gains, then if you want more noise, add in a quality exhaust system.

Regards

Bewenched · 09-22-2009, 03:40 PM

I saw Kooks and just wanted to add .... we've had several customers that used Kooks (we dont sell them) But they were complaining they were too loud and were buying resonators to quiet them down a little......

Personally ... i'm putting in Borla long tube headers.

09-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#1
ArmandB Drives: 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17	Kooks headers question? From what I have been told you can use the existing exhaust with kooks long tube headers and it should give you the same hp increase as any other exhaust/setup....Is this correct?

09-22-2009, 08:40 AM	#2
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	It depends (you saw this coming right?). If all you do is change the OEM headers for some longtubes, you'll see a slight increase in HP, if you add a custom tune you'll see even more. Add to the before mentioned a custom and less restrictive exhaust from the headers on back and another custom tune and you'll get even more from your car. Then add a good CAI to it all and you'll have one fine breather going on there. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

09-22-2009, 11:28 AM	#4
1BadaSS Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 327	The stock exhaust will be fine although you will benefit more from a free flowing 3" exhaust. I have the kooks headers with MBRP 3" and it sounds great and def. makes more power. I have a slp loudmouth 1 that i'm going to sell if your interested. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/6MT-Kooks LT headers w/cats, MBRP Exhaust, D1-SC Procharger, FAST 65lb Injectors, NGK TR-6 plugs, 160* T-stat, ADM Boost Gauge,ChuckTuned= 530rwhp/500rwtq

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09-22-2009, 08:42 AM	#3
ArmandB Drives: 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17	Yes, will go with a custom tune and have already installed the Hennessy CAI. Just making sure the standard/existing exhaust will give me what I need. I am told it is wide open...

09-22-2009, 01:22 PM	#5
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	There are minimal gains to be achieve through cat back exhaust modifications especially with out proper PCM calibration. We offer Kooks long tubes at our web page an have some sound clips associated with the product listings, to help get a judgment of what to anticipate. I typically recommend to clients that want the results (Horsepower) with out the drone some aftermarket cat backs have, is to stick with your stock exhaust in the short run, and realize the performance gains, then if you want more noise, add in a quality exhaust system. Regards

09-22-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
Bewenched Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 343 View My Garage	I saw Kooks and just wanted to add .... we've had several customers that used Kooks (we dont sell them) But they were complaining they were too loud and were buying resonators to quiet them down a little...... Personally ... i'm putting in Borla long tube headers.