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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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Im putting headers on my 98,Camaro SS 6spd. Want to know everything I will need to do this job correct. What is the "best" combo out there right now? headers, Y-pipe,gaskets,bolts,motor mounts ect... if needed. Car is mostly stock with GMMG chamber system & Whisper lid & Hurst billet plus shifter. Will be changing spark plugs too, what are the best ones? Looks like the KOOKS 1 3/4 headers put out some good HP but lm new at this and want to do it right the first time. Want to keep the GMMG. Thanks for the help!
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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if your not on a budget i would definetly go with QTP or Kooks. if the money is a little tight i would go with the Pacesetters.....just installed a set on my 2000 TA last saturday and love them.
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Moneys no object, just want the best "bang" for the buck! who sells the QTP? I bet that T/A sounds awsome with the Borla & headers!
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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QTP is a sponsor on this site and their banner is in the list to the right.....as far as the hardware goes, most if not all of the companies ship it with the headers....i couldn't be happier with the sound it turns heads like you wouldnt believe...i have a 3" cut out that has to go in yet too ...good luck with whatever choice you make.
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 04:40 PM
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Sounds like some ground pounden sound in the future!!!!
Thanks for your help!
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 05:05 PM
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no problem.....oh and as far as the plugs and wires go, i am running NGK TR55's with Taylor 10.4 thundrvolt wires, a couple of other guys i know are running the same and seem to like it....i don't have any complaints so you might want to check into those as well.
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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I ordered some kooks the other day. I am very interested in a good outline for installing these babies. I remember reading a good write up not to long ago, but can't seem to find it. I tried running a search on "header install", but had no luck.

Can one of our resident experts give us a good procedural outline for installing headers. Your reply would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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kooks/qtp
new Y pipe (catted or ORY)
oem metal gaskets and bolts
stainless steel band clamps
o2 extensions for the front/ o2 sims for the rear
ngk tr55's gapped @ .052-.055
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Originally Posted by ZigZagZ
I ordered some kooks the other day. I am very interested in a good outline for installing these babies. I remember reading a good write up not to long ago, but can't seem to find it. I tried running a search on "header install", but had no luck.

Can one of our resident experts give us a good procedural outline for installing headers. Your reply would be most appreciated. Thanks.
http://www.ls1camaro.net/sections.ph...ticle&artid=57
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Kool write up, thank you.
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If you are getting cats, make sure that they are high flow.
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what tools will be needed for the header install? like everything from a basic install to making headers fir that dont lol. like for grinding stuff and what not. on grinding the kmember how much can u grind it down?
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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no problem.....oh and as far as the plugs and wires go, i am running NGK TR55's with Taylor 10.4 thundrvolt wires, a couple of other guys i know are running the same and seem to like it....i don't have any complaints so you might want to check into those as well.
Hey thanks again you've been very helpfull! I will check out the TR55's & Thundervolts.
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