LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Headers on LT1

Old Aug 13, 2016 | 03:26 PM
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Hey guys, I'm complicating on whether or not to get Kooks headers for my 93 (LT1) trans am but am also looking at mid-high-grade headers for an option, any suggestions?
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 10:11 PM
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Lpp..
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 11:02 PM
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I would be hesitant to go with LPP now. I along with several other board members went through complete debacles with Carl not responding to messages, taking forever to ship, I'm going on shoot maybe 8-9 months now and never got the right Y pipe. He bought one from another vender that doesn't even fit LT1 cars and sent that to me. Complete joke.

The headers themself are nice but Carls customer service has really taken a nose dive.

Anyways you won't regret buying Kooks headers I've had several sets and they are a great header. Not cheap but if you call Maryland speed they offer very nice prices compared to everyone else.
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 12:47 AM
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Ditto on Kooks. Second to none when it comes to LT1 long tube quality, clearance, and fitment.
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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Mine were at my house about a week after i ordered them
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 04:57 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't put a $1500 exhaust on a $1500 car. If it's a spotless and clean car, maybe, but there are other stainless options out there.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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If you will keep the car forever then spend the money on Kooks. If not, go Pacesetter or something cheaper and have them ceramic coated.

I couldn't justify spending that much on a car that I paid $5000 for. Granted between upgrading the diff/shocks/springs/swaybars/watts link/wheels+tires I have spent ENOUGH on it lol. But I will likely have my car for a long time and race it.

I would pay $100 more for a car that has Kooks on it than LPP or Pacesetter...you won't get the resale out of them. Something else to think about.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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LPP - they fit great. I ordered last summer and got them within one week. Had to grind the k-member a very small amount.
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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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I'd go with Kooks LT', make sure you frequently tighten the header bolts or you'll end up blowing header gaskets like me.
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