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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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American Racing headers or Kooks headers with mbrp exhaust? let me know what you guys think.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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LG or Kooks, they fit great.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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American Racing 1 7/8 back to the axleback w/cats & 3''x pipe fit great on my car and made good HP.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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how does it sound? got vids?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:21 AM
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Which headers are legal in California, besides the Edelbrock ones?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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i have KOOKS but right now id go with ARH.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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We have a stainless header as well if you're looking for a different option. We now have connection pipes to connect to the factory exhaust as well as a complete header, x-pipe, muffler kit. It would save you some money and still have great performance it fitment. If you have questions let us know!

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I am another one for the American racing headers! When my 402ci LS2 is done these are the headers it will be givin!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Are American racing headers street legal in Cali?
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Are American racing headers street legal in Cali?
It's early and I haven't had any coffee yet, but I believe the only headers that are going to be able to get carb approved in Ca, are going to be the shorty ones that keep the cats in their factory position. Bob
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
i have KOOKS but right now id go with ARH.
Can I ask what's wrong with the Kooks?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Can I ask what's wrong with the Kooks?
nothing. as i said i have them and have no complaints or plans to go with something else.


its just that two 2 shops i use are recommending ARH.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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LG is your ticket.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
nothing. as i said i have them and have no complaints or plans to go with something else.


its just that two 2 shops i use are recommending ARH.

Oh, I am new here and misunderstood you. Thanks for the clarification.
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I have kooks and love them. No complaints.
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I would say go with LG if you dont mind paying the extra $$$$. I have kooks headers and love them... great price and great performance.

I would also look into these

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113481

cant beat that price any where! $900 for a complete system (headers+catback) thats just crazy! I have their catback and the quality is great. not sure about their headers though, but from reading over the camaro5 it seems like a good one.

if it was me, I would either go with LG or the XSP!
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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Stainless works gets my vote.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by walhan_qtr
I would also look into these

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113481

cant beat that price any where! $900 for a complete system (headers+catback) thats just crazy! I have their catback and the quality is great. not sure about their headers though, but from reading over the camaro5 it seems like a good one.

if it was me, I would either go with LG or the XSP!
FYI, there was another thread on there about a couple guys having to dent their primaries to clear the steering shaft. Not sure if they are all like that or what, but it's something to look out for.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Never Satisfied
FYI, there was another thread on there about a couple guys having to dent their primaries to clear the steering shaft. Not sure if they are all like that or what, but it's something to look out for.
oh thanks, didnt see that one I guess you get what you pay for I only have their catback, and I think the quality and fitment was great! in that case go with LG, kooks, ARH... those are the only three i would consider.
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