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Old 07-28-2004, 04:14 PM
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KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

Please, everyone - support this poll over on LS1tech. These would be some kickass headers. They need 25 orders to start making these and my Hooker longtubes are rusting . . .

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We need some more people to support this thing. MorePerformance isn't a member of this forum (why, I don't know - there are a lot more LT1 guys on this forum than on LS1tech). C'mon and support these guys, you know these will be some awesome headers.
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Old 07-29-2004, 08:07 PM
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ALready done. Top. Kooks makes A+ stuff, 1 7/8 stainless would be the ownage
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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

What would be so good about this? Will they add that much more power? What about clearance though? 1 3/4 Primaries is about 1/8 smaller then these new ones... that much difference? But then again... 1 5/8 primaries are about 1/8 smaller then 1 3/4 primaries and thats a big power difference... so what are we looking at here?
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Old 07-30-2004, 11:35 AM
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Tri-Y headers are known to make both more Hp and Tq than a standard collector header. Look at the LS1 guys using QTP's - they gain about 15 more rwhp over the standard Hooker longtubes.
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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

The header design that Kook's has in mind is going to be a Tri-Y style?

If yes to the above question I want to be the first in line.

Also, will there be a merge collector option? Maybe a collector size option also.............. 2 1/2", 3". that would be sweet!

How about the Y-Pipe, will Kook's make one to match the headers?

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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

something to add or ask is if its going to be a stepped primary when it comes right off the head flange, that will give better bolt access (like some of the bigger Mustang headers)
some of the Mustang headers go 1 5/8 for about 1.5inches right off the flange then jump to 1 3/4" for the rest of the primary or 1 3/4" to 1 7/8" etc.
gives alot of extra clearance for bolts

really wish i could afford to get in on it, SS is the way to go!

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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

My friend is getting those 1 and 7/8 Kooks longtubes put in in a week. He has an LS1 with intake and cutout. I am thinkin he is gonna beat the **** out of me when he does too!!! Those things look bad!


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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

Kooks makes some badass stuff. Be prepared to pay $700-$800 for the headers though if I remember right.
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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

um, I would get on this IF I COULD.......700-800 for headers is steep. I'm not saying they're not worth it, but I sure as $hit can't pay that when I can get jet hot lts for 400. BTW, is there a definitive source for header advice yet? I'm an LT1 and would like to know what headers would work best with my ongoing and future setup.
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Re: KOOKS Stainless Steel Longtubes!!!

Search button will bring you back more than you could ever want to know about headers.

Jet Hot's are going to run you $500 though. That's GP price.

Don't quote me on that price of $700-$800 for Kooks, but that's typically what their prices go for. I don't see this being any different.
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Kooks might be good stuff, but I've watched an experienced shop have to go through way more work than was necessary to install a set of their LT's on a C5 Z06. By comparison, my Jet Hots went on my Camaro with little fuss.

The tri-Y might be worth it though.
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