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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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I was orginaly going to buy the kooks set up but the more I think about it I can use the extra money on something else if I go with another brand. Pacesetters would be my seconed choice but who makes there catted y pipe? However I dont like buying cheaper stuff but is it worth spending all the money for kooks. I have heard that coated headers tend to peal and over time look bad. Appreciate the feedback.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Go with the QTPs. Stainless as well but are not having the QC problems that Kooks is having now.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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I have kooks,after 2 years they look new/weekend driver.QTPs are exactly the same and from pictures I've seen even the tubing supplier is the same.Pacesetters would be my last choice,hookers would be 2nd after QTP/kooks.JMHO.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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QC? what does that mean
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by YouCantCmyZ28
QC? what does that mean
Quality control
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Have not heard about QC issues with Kooks, have had mine for 2 years now and is my second favorite mod behind the TC, they still look brand new as well
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Coated Pacesetters on my buddy's TA 2 years and still look the same. Best deal around.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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how could there be quality control issues and is the kooks/QTP prices so much higher because of the stainless?
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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There are no QC problems.

One person -- ONE ******* PERSON -- is raising all kinds of hell because of a customer service problem (sounds like he had trouble communicating to me). He lives in Hawaii and got sent one header with emissions. He's having a time getting it sent back and replaced on their buck. He wants to bring everyone down for it and users on this board like Order 66 are letting him slander two SPONSOR companies with great reps and get away with it.

Kook's reputation is spotless. They, along with QTP, make the best headers and have the best service. Don't listen to one person while toning out the thousands. That's just stupid.


Go with whichever is cheaper, Kooks or QTPs. I just bought a set of used QTPs off this board.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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thanks for the clear-up
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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theyre worth it to me.

stainless and they fit great with good ground clearance.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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No problem. Just be awere that you'll probably hear all kinds of crap in reply to my post. Have fun.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
There are no QC problems.

One person -- ONE ******* PERSON -- is raising all kinds of hell because of a customer service problem (sounds like he had trouble communicating to me). He lives in Hawaii and got sent one header with emissions. He's having a time getting it sent back and replaced on their buck. He wants to bring everyone down for it and users on this board like Order 66 are letting him slander two SPONSOR companies with great reps and get away with it.

Kook's reputation is spotless. They, along with QTP, make the best headers and have the best service. Don't listen to one person while toning out the thousands. That's just stupid.


Go with whichever is cheaper, Kooks or QTPs. I just bought a set of used QTPs off this board.


I've read hundreds of posts in which everyone was very pleased with QTP or Kooks headers.

My Kooks headers and catted y-pipe should arrive next week. I think I got a pretty good deal, $1,188, no tax, free shipping. I'll let everyone know how it works out when I find the time to install them. I don't anticipate any problems.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Kooks headers are bad *** ...The catted y pipe sucks in QC ,just got mine last month ....Had to cut it n 2 places to make fit ... Dont know about the QTP y pipe ,,,and change your motor mount to a poly while your headers are out ......
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
There are no QC problems.

One person -- ONE ******* PERSON -- is raising all kinds of hell because of a customer service problem (sounds like he had trouble communicating to me). He lives in Hawaii and got sent one header with emissions. He's having a time getting it sent back and replaced on their buck. He wants to bring everyone down for it and users on this board like Order 66 are letting him slander two SPONSOR companies with great reps and get away with it.

Kook's reputation is spotless. They, along with QTP, make the best headers and have the best service. Don't listen to one person while toning out the thousands. That's just stupid.


Go with whichever is cheaper, Kooks or QTPs. I just bought a set of used QTPs off this board.

Well this one person bought 2 sets of Kooks $2200 worth of headers and y-piipe from 2 different places.

And if we didn't bitch the problem would not have gotten fixed, I tried to not bring it to the board, so go youself
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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I got my Kooks about two months ago. No QC issues at all, awesome headers.
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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Also,I don't know about the other brands but the install on my kooks was the easiest set I ever did.On the lift I stood them straight up and they went right into place,never removed anything unnecessary
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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My Kooks were perfect. Easy install too. I've had them on and off about 4 times in the last 8 months.
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i got my kooks and catted y last march and the only problem i had was the passenger side header was not reduced so it would not slip over the y-pipe, just had to drop by the local muffler shop and they did it for me in less than a minute.
tucks up nicely, which was a main concern bc my car is lowered, but i might have only hit the cats once.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 04:11 AM
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Are you guys running 1 3/4 or 1 7/8 Kooks?


I might try installing mine this weekend
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