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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:52 AM
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im thinking of a set of long tube headers for my 01 SS ...........i was gonna go with a set of hooker long tubes a friend told me that kooks headers is also a good brand ....... which should i go with ?? what is the difference ?? any info would be great .....thanks
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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I've had coated Hooker LTs on my car since 2002 with no problems except for a small amount of rust down by the collectors. They make good power and are reasonably priced, but you can get a set of similarly-performing Pacesetters for less money.
Kooks headers have an outstanding reputation and would be a great choice as well. The Kooks would probably be worth a few more rwhp and are stainless, but they are also somewhat expensive.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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Check out the external engine section......every other thread is on this topic.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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quick answer IMO, go with pacesetter or hooker and save the $ for a cam
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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i had hookers on my 00' Z, and now im running the pacesetters on my 02!. both were pretty good. but i like the pacesetters alot better. alot of guys will tell u to go with kooks or qtp's but your spending an extra 800 bucks. im happy with my pacesetters. noticeable throttle response, and i actually felt the power pull harder than the hookers did. go pacesetters!!
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Pacesetters all the way....kooks are too expensive
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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kooks are too expensive
True, but they will last forever.
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get the pace setter long tube caramic coated headers from jegs or summit! good buy and will always look good and not dissipate heat as much...
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Originally Posted by LiT1_up
True, but they will last forever.
How many of us are HONESTLY going to keep our cars forever...
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Originally Posted by 99camarosupersport
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Took the words right out of my mouth.
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