GT Peformance (Tuning)
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Kooks Headers and Kooks True Dual S/S 3" Exhaust system Thanx ls1tech team, updates as follows:
GT Performance Installed and tuned the kit:
-Kooks long tube 1 7/8 headers installed
-*Kooks True Dual 3" S/S exhaust system (clean, slip fit, $$ But worth it)
*GT had to do 1" concavebend to the exhaust at Axle as I have Watts link
*otherwise, No interference w/TQ arm or SLP subframe connectors
*car is an Auto-no issues w/crossmember
-Driving impressions: 300+ft/lb Torque curve now kicks in at 2K rps! =
-NO RASP/BACKFIRING WHATSOEVER =
-Smooth deep power/TQ sound all the way up to 6000rpms =
*feels "TQ strong" and car sounds bit "truckish" now=Time for a cam
-A DEFINITE FUEL SAVER!!! (Need to run tests BUT can tell difference)
-Cosmetically, the kit is a clean routing and looks badass from the rear
The overall system is Great, top quality and fits awesome. Ground clearance issues are very minimal-as usual=Watch your driving over speed bumps!
Final assesment: Buy the system as a Kit. Wait the time, save the funds and do it right the first time. Took me a bit to save funds, took time to receive the kit and install but well worth it! You will love the kit and your installer will love you for giving them a great product to work with!
Install: GT Performance
Kit: Purchased from Maryland Speed (AWESOME DEAL and pricing!)
*Final verdict: Car is now begging for a 6 speed swap, 4:10 gears and cam/heads to complete the fun factor...
NEW NUMBERS: 341rwhp/354fl lbs Tq @ 139K miles!
GT Performance Installed and tuned the kit:
-Kooks long tube 1 7/8 headers installed
-*Kooks True Dual 3" S/S exhaust system (clean, slip fit, $$ But worth it)
*GT had to do 1" concavebend to the exhaust at Axle as I have Watts link
*otherwise, No interference w/TQ arm or SLP subframe connectors
*car is an Auto-no issues w/crossmember
-Driving impressions: 300+ft/lb Torque curve now kicks in at 2K rps! =
-NO RASP/BACKFIRING WHATSOEVER =
-Smooth deep power/TQ sound all the way up to 6000rpms =
*feels "TQ strong" and car sounds bit "truckish" now=Time for a cam
-A DEFINITE FUEL SAVER!!! (Need to run tests BUT can tell difference)
-Cosmetically, the kit is a clean routing and looks badass from the rear
The overall system is Great, top quality and fits awesome. Ground clearance issues are very minimal-as usual=Watch your driving over speed bumps!
Final assesment: Buy the system as a Kit. Wait the time, save the funds and do it right the first time. Took me a bit to save funds, took time to receive the kit and install but well worth it! You will love the kit and your installer will love you for giving them a great product to work with!
Install: GT Performance
Kit: Purchased from Maryland Speed (AWESOME DEAL and pricing!)
*Final verdict: Car is now begging for a 6 speed swap, 4:10 gears and cam/heads to complete the fun factor...
NEW NUMBERS: 341rwhp/354fl lbs Tq @ 139K miles!
RedZed if your car is still at Competition GT- I saw it their yesterday. Full intake, and they said they installed Kooks headers and catback- did 341whp!! I thought my eardrums were going to rupture... Kudos, great car, love the wheels, good luck with future work, they were taking care of it over at Comp GT!
