Kooks vs. LG Headers
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Kooks vs. LG Headers
I am itching to buy some headers (with x-pipe and high flow cats) to connect to my existing Ti (Z06) cat back. I intend to do the install myself. Is one brand easier to install than the other or are they both about the same?
Also I read somewhere that the LG's hang lower than the Kooks. Does anyone know how much lower and if this does cause a clearance problem? I scrape everywhere I go already and don't need something else to worry about.
Also I read somewhere that the LG's hang lower than the Kooks. Does anyone know how much lower and if this does cause a clearance problem? I scrape everywhere I go already and don't need something else to worry about.
Last edited by testpros; Aug 30, 2005 at 06:12 PM.
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Originally Posted by testpros
I am itching to buy some headers (with x-pipe and high flow cats) to connect to my existing Ti (Z06) cat back. I intend to do the install myself. Is one brand easier to install than the other or are they both about the same?
Also I read somewhere that the LG's hang lower than the Kooks. Does anyone know how much lower and if this does cause a clearance problem? I scrape everywhere I go already and don't need something else to worry about.
Also I read somewhere that the LG's hang lower than the Kooks. Does anyone know how much lower and if this does cause a clearance problem? I scrape everywhere I go already and don't need something else to worry about.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by testpros
I am itching to buy some headers (with x-pipe and high flow cats) to connect to my existing Ti (Z06) cat back. I intend to do the install myself. Is one brand easier to install than the other or are they both about the same?
Also I read somewhere that the LG's hang lower than the Kooks. Does anyone know how much lower and if this does cause a clearance problem? I scrape everywhere I go already and don't need something else to worry about.
Also I read somewhere that the LG's hang lower than the Kooks. Does anyone know how much lower and if this does cause a clearance problem? I scrape everywhere I go already and don't need something else to worry about.
LG's are easier to install which is not really a big deal if your removing the factory manifolds as you still need to remove everything to get the stock system out. Kooks require you to jack up the motor (no big deal) They both sit the same under your car and they are not the lowest point so you have no fear there. My personal opinion is the Kooks system appears to be of better quality. I cannot tell a seat of the pants performance difference between either manufacturer. Hope I helped somewhere 
Bob
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Dynatech makes a great system comes with everything you need even the hi flo cats, and x pipe. Pretty ez diy I did mine by myself in a day.
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Originally Posted by thug29
BOB,
How about the sound and horsepower difference between the two?
Thankx
How about the sound and horsepower difference between the two?
Thankx
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I did the LG's, I personally liked the 3" stainless system all the way back to the catback system. Kooks are nice but not full stainless, but if that doesn't matter to you, it really is a flip of the coin. I love my LG's now that I have them and enjoy the deeper sound from them. (I also got them at a great used price, even though they were new from a forum member) Good luck with the decision.
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