Well I finally got my new Kooks 1-3/4 Stainless headers and 3-inch Y-pipe with Magnaflow cats installed last night about midnight. I just wanted to give a plug to the guys at Kooks who built these headers. These are an extremely high quality set of headers. The only thing I had to remove extra to get them in was the oil filter - then they slid in like butter. No notching, no cuttting, nada.

As for the catted Y-pipe, I had to shorten it with a hacksaw where the y joins together (2-piece y-pipe) and where it goes into the I-pipe. But, to my literal astonishment there were no clearance issues with the pipe OR the cats - amazing fitment. No buzzing or rattles anywhere so far and that is saying a lot in my book.

The reason it took me all day to do it was because I did it by myself and then I ran into trouble with the rear driver's-side manifold bolt. I had to run to the store and get an 8x1.25 tap to clean and straighten the threads in the head. Besides that it was relatively painless and I would definitely do it again - it was actually kind of fun. All I used was a 3-1/2 ton floor jack and did it in my garage - no lift needed.

I took it for a spin after I got in buttoned up and it is sweet. The sound is incredible through the Hooker catback and I definitely picked up a few ponies. My header primaries near the head have already turned that bad-*** gold color.

Anyway, wanted to let those guys out there know that in my opinion, spending a little more for these headers is definitely worth it when it comes to looks and the ease of install. So if you are in the market for some headers, give these a look, they are very nice. Either I am that good or the quality of these headers is awesome and I am not that good.

 

i just got my kooks three weeks ago. the quality is great and it's nice to hear they went in so well. why did you have to cut the y-pipe? i've been to amarillo texas about five years ago for two weeks,i hooked up with a texan hunny named brandy nickels maybe you know her? if not you may want to get to know her,i love those sothern girls

 

Well I had to cut the driver's side of the y-pipe because it was too long and was forcing the I-pipe into the body of the car. The other side of the Y-pipe was too long, but it was no big deal to cut a little off of the ends. Was smooth sailing after that.

Yes, the women down here are definitely sweet - can't wait until summer and short shorts

 

Wow you installation gives me hope. I have read the stories about cutting K-Members and removing the steering linkage. I hope that isn't necessary for my install either.

I can't wait for my headers to be delivered, hopefully they will be here this week.

 

I will be getting kooks headers & hi flow cat's soon for my car.

 

My Kook's should be on the way tomorrow. I am so excited.

 

Hell yeah, the install doesn't sound too bad. The $250 I'm saving by doing it myself is nice too. Ha.

 

BTW, my dyno numbers in my sig are before the LS6 intake and Kooks headers - I should have new dyno numbers in a week or so.

 

ZR2877-
When did you order your Kooks. I ordered mine the 8th, I heard Kooks runs batches about every other week. Who did you order from?

 

Scoggin Dickey has them in stock!!! E-mail me for pricing specials...
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