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Old 02-07-2014, 04:21 PM
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Default New Kooks Revised Y-pipe for the LS1 F-body (Now with Stamped Merge!)

One of the reasons we like working with Kooks so much is they continually improve their product. The LS1 F-body is no exception. In the last couple years, they have revised their LS1 headers to have merge collectors, and an extra O2 bung for wideband tuning. They also have released the best engineered true dual exhaust system on the market for the LS1 F-body.

Now their latest improvement is a redesign of their 4th Gen Y-pipes. The new system is more free flowing and based on customer feedback now includes an integrated stamped merge! This new Y-pipe design means no matter what Kooks setup you buy, you are getting the absolute best product on the market today.

One thing to note is the price is the same, and there still may be some old stock out there that will be used to full orders until depleted. Unless you specify you want the new Y-pipe, you may be sent the old design.

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These can be ordered on our site at the link below on their own, or with Kooks headers!

http://marylandspeed.com/headers-ypipes-c-49_152.html
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That's QUITE the difference! Looks great!
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Very nice that they continue to improve! I assume the Y-pipe is still fully stainless, including the merge?
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Yes, all TIG welded 304 Stainless!
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wow much better than my old camaro y pipe, very nice.
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Yes, thank you Kooks for finally putting a actual merger on your Y-pipes!

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I have the old style on the car right now. Anyone have a pic of the old kind so we can compare designs?
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Kooks makes some nice stuff. I have their TDs and they are a work of art. Its about time they fixed that shitty merge!
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It's about time, these cars are only what, 16 years old at this point? I'll say it does look really nice though.
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If you want the Y-Pipe now and then their TDs later, you can do it with one set of quality headers.
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whats the potential for hp increases from the old vs new style?
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Very interesting.
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Originally Posted by RedDeadG8
whats the potential for hp increases from the old vs new style?
id like to know also.
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The sound change alone would be worth swapping out an old Y pipe.
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im seriously considering this upgrade. gains wont be a ton but worthwhile imo.
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This will be very tempting for the 3"-4" merge
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Well this is a relief. I avoided a kooks setup forever because of the merge they always had. Is it about time or what? Too bad they are too late to the party.
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how much of a difference will the merge make over the old one though? if its just sound and 2hp, then its a waste of R&D and money.
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Originally Posted by RedDeadG8
how much of a difference will the merge make over the old one though? if its just sound and 2hp, then its a waste of R&D and money.
I'm sure that is the difference it would make, but I wouldn't call it a waste of R&D money. There are probably people that didn't buy the old y-pipe because of the merge, so the new merge will appeal to those people.
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I wonder how much it would change the sound.


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