Finally Spending $ on Kooks LT+TD
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Just take your time with it and take breaks when needed. I've tried to rush a frustrating project on my car, didn't work too well. These cars can be stubborn to work on sometimes but if you can do mounts yiu can do the exhaust.
In for a video.
Question about the kooks system, do they come with a muffler or is it going to be straight pipe?
In for a video.
Question about the kooks system, do they come with a muffler or is it going to be straight pipe?
This is a purchase im looking to make a little bit down the road. Been thinking of going with the cheaper TSP set up for now. Been trying to find post's on theyre set up.
I also have a lowered TA. So clearance was always a concern of mine. Hope you keep us posted because this will be very helpful to me. My car is lowered enough that once the front end is on jack stands I gotta put my jack under the car and jack up the rear from the axle. Had to buy a really low profile jack with an extended base.
Really looking forward to your finished project and or the bumps in the road.
GL
I also have a lowered TA. So clearance was always a concern of mine. Hope you keep us posted because this will be very helpful to me. My car is lowered enough that once the front end is on jack stands I gotta put my jack under the car and jack up the rear from the axle. Had to buy a really low profile jack with an extended base.
Really looking forward to your finished project and or the bumps in the road.
GL
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Okay, so it's finally on! I've been down with a bad cold the past few days but today I finally felt well enough to put the exhaust on. Took me about 6 hours but it's still not 100% right I don't think, it definitely needs some fine tuning. This is the first time I've ever worked on an exhaust so I didn't really know what I was doing.
I've got two issues right now I'm trying to resolve. If someone has this exhaust can they please help me out?
Also...are there any areas I should really check closely for clearance? I know there is either a bundle of fuel or brake lines on the driver's side over the pipe before the X...I put some protective tape around those lines; there was not much clearance there. I may end up taking it to a professional to get it 100% right but I want to make sure it's safe to drive first.
Anyway....to the good stuff! Here is a video of the new exhaust, I'll get a better drive-by video tomorrow. I'll also get some ground clearance and other pictures once I get it off the rear ramps.
Enjoy!
I've got two issues right now I'm trying to resolve. If someone has this exhaust can they please help me out?
- Driveshaft safety loop -My exhaust is currently laying against the bottom of the loop, what is the best way of getting the x-pipe closer to the body?
- Tips - What is the best point of adjustment for the tips? I've tried sliding the rubber hangers along the brackets but doesn't seem to help enough. They're currently rubbing my bumper very slightly.
Also...are there any areas I should really check closely for clearance? I know there is either a bundle of fuel or brake lines on the driver's side over the pipe before the X...I put some protective tape around those lines; there was not much clearance there. I may end up taking it to a professional to get it 100% right but I want to make sure it's safe to drive first.
Anyway....to the good stuff! Here is a video of the new exhaust, I'll get a better drive-by video tomorrow. I'll also get some ground clearance and other pictures once I get it off the rear ramps.
Enjoy!
I know years ago when I had tsp TDs I flipped the fuel line bracket and it gave me more breathing room for the fuel lines. DS loop I never had so cant comment sorry. Congrats though sounds good. Satisfying to finish these projects.
-J
-J
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congrats on finally getting it done. As stated before I also have a lowered TA. Any chance you could measure how high your side skirt is from the ground? and the distance between your exhaust piping and the ground. This is a set up I want to use. Just want to know if im going to have to raise my car or not.
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congrats on finally getting it done. As stated before I also have a lowered TA. Any chance you could measure how high your side skirt is from the ground? and the distance between your exhaust piping and the ground. This is a set up I want to use. Just want to know if im going to have to raise my car or not.
Please let me know if you have anymore questions, I'd be happy to help out anyway I can.
Mine is fairly low around the X pipe and right before it goes over the axle as well.
It looks awesome.
I dont think enough people on here have run this exhaust, but it is very loud without cats. I would say on par with my LTs/ORY/Loudmouth 2 setup which I loved. It is very loud and drones pretty bad at some RPMs. But with the windows down, on a nice day, you wont care about drone.
Congrats on the install, always nice to DIY.
It looks awesome.
I dont think enough people on here have run this exhaust, but it is very loud without cats. I would say on par with my LTs/ORY/Loudmouth 2 setup which I loved. It is very loud and drones pretty bad at some RPMs. But with the windows down, on a nice day, you wont care about drone.
Congrats on the install, always nice to DIY.
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Have you had any issues around the fuel tank with the stock heat shields? I haven't noticed any problems yet but I don't wanna melt my gas tank. I think the hangers help to maintain a decent distance.
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Yea,
I had this setup on my car for about a week. Very nice fit and finish. Fit like a glove. But maybe I am old, but it was just way too loud. I am sure with my 441 it would be even louder than it was with my old 402. I looked into putting different mufflers on, but decided to sell the system complete and went to a magnaflow. Magnaflow on stock engine was just way too quiet, but on the bigger cubes it sounds amazing.
I had this setup on my car for about a week. Very nice fit and finish. Fit like a glove. But maybe I am old, but it was just way too loud. I am sure with my 441 it would be even louder than it was with my old 402. I looked into putting different mufflers on, but decided to sell the system complete and went to a magnaflow. Magnaflow on stock engine was just way too quiet, but on the bigger cubes it sounds amazing.
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I've got the stock heat shield on so I can't tell by looking. There is no direct contact between the pipe and shield but ill probably partially drop the pipes and shield to check tomorrow. I'm guessing your tank melted around where the pipes are coming over the axle? Is that tape working okay for you?
I've got the stock heat shield on so I can't tell by looking. There is no direct contact between the pipe and shield but ill probably partially drop the pipes and shield to check tomorrow. I'm guessing your tank melted around where the pipes are coming over the axle? Is that tape working okay for you?
Tape and insullation are working great and is now just a precaution. I made SEVERAL dimensional adjustments to the pipes forward of the axle to avoid similar interferences.
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SO JEALOUS!! are you planning on having that exhaust welded or just run a **** ton of band clamps lol
I'll have to find a decent shop with a post lift I guess. I've gotten a lot of compliments and thumbs up with the exhaust already though 
I just keep the RPMs low around the police. 
On another note, pretty sure I'm gonna raise my car back up. The scraping makes me wanna throw up everytime it happens.