Kooks Or Qtp???
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Originally Posted by NHRArox
1.people like more
2.which makes more power for a modified but not heavily modified camaro ss
3.better clearance
4.easier install
5.what ORY to go with it.
THANKS ALL
2.which makes more power for a modified but not heavily modified camaro ss
3.better clearance
4.easier install
5.what ORY to go with it.
THANKS ALL
2) Same power gains
3) Kooks
4) I'm sure they are both similar
5) Kooks
Kooks: 2
QTP: 0
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It's funny how some people say a header installed easy and others say it was a pita. Ever think some people have more mechanical ability than others? You can ask two technicians what they would charge to do a job and get two different quotes. Wait, two doctors, two diagnosis'. Hmm. I see a pattern.
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look, i didn't want to turn this into a pissing match but you're twisting my words - and you KNOW you are.
it's been proven. the OLD QTP's dynoed the same as kooks. now, the new QTP's have been dyno-proven to be better than the old QTP's. this means they'll dyno a tad higher than kooks on average. do the math.
you're twisting my words. they use the same quality materials. the quality of headers is up for debate. what do you consider quality? nice welds? more power? better fitment? QTP upped their quality as they now provide a better merge. kooks has changed nothing. kooks are NOT proven to be a better fitting header, so you can quit saying this.
this doesn't matter. in that case, should you buy an SLP lid, SLP cold air kit, SLP smooth bellows, SLP headers, SLP cats and an SLP exhaust? iif the parts are interchangable, it doesn't matter what brand you buy.
QTP's make more power on most applications - even if it's marginally - and are cheaper. that is proven. the ONLY thing not proven here is that kooks fit better than QTP's. that is simply not true. one person will tell you it was easy and the other hard. it depends on the clearances of the car - which vary - and the ability of the person installing them.
Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
:think: Who says its a better merge collector and where is the evidence that it does infact help? The power gain is the same w/ both headers.
Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
But you said that QTP was made of higher quality... HMmm.... No, i'm arguing w/ you that w/ the kooks you get something besides high quality. They are arguably the best fitting headers on the market. They tuck in better than QTP.
Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
When buying a system, Id rather buy the whole system from 1 company instead of piecing it together. But hey, thats just me.
QTP's make more power on most applications - even if it's marginally - and are cheaper. that is proven. the ONLY thing not proven here is that kooks fit better than QTP's. that is simply not true. one person will tell you it was easy and the other hard. it depends on the clearances of the car - which vary - and the ability of the person installing them.
#25
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Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
1) Id say its split down the line 50/50
2) Same power gains
3) Kooks
4) I'm sure they are both similar
5) Kooks
Kooks: 2
QTP: 0
2) Same power gains
3) Kooks
4) I'm sure they are both similar
5) Kooks
Kooks: 2
QTP: 0
1.) split
2.) QTP
3.) on headers? the same
4.) similar
5.) kooks
i have an even split. take price into account and QTP's get the edge. if you're using TD's, QTP's by a mile.
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Thanks All For The Info, And Im Sorry For The People That Think Im Beating This To Death. If I Got The Qtp Headers Which Y Could I Get That I Wouldnt Have To Modify.
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Originally Posted by NHRArox
Thanks All For The Info, And Im Sorry For The People That Think Im Beating This To Death. If I Got The Qtp Headers Which Y Could I Get That I Wouldnt Have To Modify.
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What most people dont realize is... YES You can use a Kooks Y-pipe with QTP, but its not simply interchangable. You have to cut up in two different sections, and then re-weld them together. Its not just a slap this here and hook that up there type of install. Can you make it work- absolutely. Will it take some work and more money- absolutely unless you have a welder at your disposal. Taking the Y pipe into consideration- how mechanicaly inclined are you? Are you willing to mess around with it for a few hours to get it to fit right? Or do you just wanna bolt up and call it a day? All things to consider.
To the next topic- Either header is going to give you respectable gains, but the HVMC collector that eveyone rants and raves about on the QTPs wont really have an effect to drastic to notice unless your really putting up some HIGH NUMBERS! For most bolt on guys- a set of pacesetters and an ORY would do, and thats all for the price of a set of either Kooks or QTPs. QTPs do have the HVMC but Kooks has the Ventury Spike- Both do the exact same and like i said above- either wont affect noticeable power unless your running big engines and lots of power. Bottom line- Both headers will dyno around/about the same #'s- your not going to notice 5 hp at the crank.
And yet again- PRICE....Right now you can probably get a set of QTPs from a sponsor for cheaper than Kooks (b/c they are on sale) Now in a month it may be just the oppsite (as it was for me last month) Kooks were cheaper than the QTP's at the time. Based on these two headers you are debating on- Money is clearly not an object for you.
I have read every possible thread on these two sets of headers for almost a year now. From everything to install, to gains, to fit and finish, type of material, and everything inbetween. I made up my mind for reasons discussed and choose Kooks. Afterall- you asked for opinions and you certainly have gotten them. And like said before- people will stand up for what they purchased and why and will feel the urge to "speak their minds" about it on the threads.
Now before everyone jumps down my throat- This is all information I have gained here or there ON THIS SITE and by no means am I arguing with anyone and their opinions.
Good Luck on your choice- your going to need it!!!
To the next topic- Either header is going to give you respectable gains, but the HVMC collector that eveyone rants and raves about on the QTPs wont really have an effect to drastic to notice unless your really putting up some HIGH NUMBERS! For most bolt on guys- a set of pacesetters and an ORY would do, and thats all for the price of a set of either Kooks or QTPs. QTPs do have the HVMC but Kooks has the Ventury Spike- Both do the exact same and like i said above- either wont affect noticeable power unless your running big engines and lots of power. Bottom line- Both headers will dyno around/about the same #'s- your not going to notice 5 hp at the crank.
And yet again- PRICE....Right now you can probably get a set of QTPs from a sponsor for cheaper than Kooks (b/c they are on sale) Now in a month it may be just the oppsite (as it was for me last month) Kooks were cheaper than the QTP's at the time. Based on these two headers you are debating on- Money is clearly not an object for you.
I have read every possible thread on these two sets of headers for almost a year now. From everything to install, to gains, to fit and finish, type of material, and everything inbetween. I made up my mind for reasons discussed and choose Kooks. Afterall- you asked for opinions and you certainly have gotten them. And like said before- people will stand up for what they purchased and why and will feel the urge to "speak their minds" about it on the threads.
Now before everyone jumps down my throat- This is all information I have gained here or there ON THIS SITE and by no means am I arguing with anyone and their opinions.
Good Luck on your choice- your going to need it!!!
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Originally Posted by EvilBLK02TA
people will stand up for what they purchased and why and will feel the urge to "speak their minds" about it on the threads.
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If u can afford them
Kooks all the way!!!
Two simple reasons:
1. You never ever hear someone saying their Kooks didn't fit.
2. If QTP fit was good then why don't they make bigger headers like 1 7/8 stepped to 2 with a 3.5" collector. Because you would have to be dead on. Which is what Kooks headers are.
Kooks all the way!!!
Two simple reasons:
1. You never ever hear someone saying their Kooks didn't fit.
2. If QTP fit was good then why don't they make bigger headers like 1 7/8 stepped to 2 with a 3.5" collector. Because you would have to be dead on. Which is what Kooks headers are.
#34
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Originally Posted by cals400ex
why are the qtp's better for TD's? i understand the kooks being recommended for a y-pipe....since a y-pipe and the header match is a little better.
Originally Posted by 69TA
If u can afford them
Kooks all the way!!!
Two simple reasons:
1. You never ever hear someone saying their Kooks didn't fit.
Kooks all the way!!!
Two simple reasons:
1. You never ever hear someone saying their Kooks didn't fit.
Originally Posted by 69TA
2. If QTP fit was good then why don't they make bigger headers like 1 7/8 stepped to 2 with a 3.5" collector. Because you would have to be dead on. Which is what Kooks headers are.
FWIW, kooks 1 7/8 headers are probably the WORST fitting headers on the f-body as it requires significant k-member grinding.
Last edited by ChocoTaco369; 04-18-2007 at 09:14 AM.
#36
I would just get what is cheaper. For me the price difference was over $300 (sucks to live up here in Canada where we built these damn cars but pay 50% more for the cars and parts...)
($1000 qtp vs 1350 kooks)
($1000 qtp vs 1350 kooks)
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I will make it easy. For anyone that has ? about our product PM me and I will answer all your ?. As for a comparison to QTP we know alittle about there product as well.