Kooks long tube headers?
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 639
Likes: 28
From: Wytheville Virginia
Kooks long tube headers?
On down the road I was looking into getting a full exhaust, anyway I have a stock LS1 just with a Corsa extreme axel back exhaust, I was looking at the kooks long tube headers 1 3/4" with kook X pipe, what are the pros and cons of swapping out the stock headers and H pipe with this setup? Should I do it or leave my car alone. Advice please
Advanced
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 60
Likes: 3
From: Nevada
I have that setup exactly Corsa Extremes with Kooks Long Lubes, but mine are 1"7/8 with kooks catted pipe. With a tune you will be a very happy with the setup. It wakes up the car and the Corsa really comes alive. However, under normal driving its very well mannered get into the load pedal and it screams fun. Did i mention they look incredible...
I very particular but My only issue was a slight knock from cross over pipe hitting heat shield when i would hit a decent bump the right way...with some adjustments its pretty much gone...but its not factory so these type of issues are expected. But its a great set up.
I very particular but My only issue was a slight knock from cross over pipe hitting heat shield when i would hit a decent bump the right way...with some adjustments its pretty much gone...but its not factory so these type of issues are expected. But its a great set up.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 639
Likes: 28
From: Wytheville Virginia
I have that setup exactly Corsa Extremes with Kooks Long Lubes, but mine are 1"7/8 with kooks catted pipe. With a tune you will be a very happy with the setup. It wakes up the car and the Corsa really comes alive. However, under normal driving its very well mannered get into the load pedal and it screams fun. Did i mention they look incredible...
I very particular but My only issue was a slight knock from cross over pipe hitting heat shield when i would hit a decent bump the right way...with some adjustments its pretty much gone...but its not factory so these type of issues are expected. But its a great set up.
I very particular but My only issue was a slight knock from cross over pipe hitting heat shield when i would hit a decent bump the right way...with some adjustments its pretty much gone...but its not factory so these type of issues are expected. But its a great set up.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,405
Likes: 24,798
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
A set of LT headers, whether it be Kooks or another quality brand, will wake the car up and sound great. As mentioned, a tune would be a good thing to get also to really get all the potential from the mod.
Instructor
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 120
Likes: 20
From: Houston Texas
I have Kooks 1 3/4" LT headers, Kooks high flow cats, Kooks X-Pipe and Corsa Xtreme along with a Vararam CAI and a Dyno tune. Best money I have spent. Really woke up the LS1.
Last edited by Ricky77077; Jul 3, 2016 at 09:27 PM.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 639
Likes: 28
From: Wytheville Virginia
I bet it sounds great, I am also thinking of getting the Vararam intake also, my plan is to get it all done buy all the parts and get em installed with a good tune.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK
Beer is a great way to take the edge off of such a stressful job... most guys will help you for a 6 pack... but if you want your LT and H pipe installed it might take a 12 pack 
You'll need to shop around for someone that will do it... then for someone that will do it RIGHT... then ask about price... and it's going to vary from, BEND over to Hey, that ain't so bad...
I'd EXPECT to pay at least $500...
You'll need to shop around for someone that will do it... then for someone that will do it RIGHT... then ask about price... and it's going to vary from, BEND over to Hey, that ain't so bad...
I'd EXPECT to pay at least $500...
Last edited by 73Corvette; Jul 4, 2016 at 07:06 AM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 265
Likes: 10
Anyone here running LT and axleback on a vert? I'm searching for those 50 more hp, and everyone says LT, CAI and tune. Problem is that I think the sound is on the limit already with my Magnaflow axleback system. Will it be unbearable with the long tubes? And - do I get a problem on the trackday decibel test?
Last edited by CorvetteC5Norway; Jul 4, 2016 at 09:51 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,111
Likes: 304
I have that setup exactly Corsa Extremes with Kooks Long Lubes, but mine are 1"7/8 with kooks catted pipe. With a tune you will be a very happy with the setup. It wakes up the car and the Corsa really comes alive. However, under normal driving its very well mannered get into the load pedal and it screams fun. Did i mention they look incredible...
Shakey
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 437
Likes: 39
From: PA
I installed Kooks LT's, Catted X, Vararam, and an ECS Mail Order Tune about two months ago. All the parts together really woke up the car. I recommend the Kooks highly, the install went very smooth, the quality is top notch, fitment is perfect. The headers literally slipped in from underneath and with no drama.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 98
Likes: 13
From: Louisville ky
my rate was 120 an hour and billed 6 hours for headers x pipe also into a corsa with the haltech killer bee mf108 and a tune.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,679
Likes: 692
From: Pingree Grove IL
I highly recommend the LT headers also. Mine is loud with a b&b bullet cat back. Get the cats too otherwise it’s so loud you can’t hear yourself talk. Here is a little real world performance. When I was all stock, fastest I went on the drag strip was 13.3 at 103mph. LG headers, x-pipe, cats, bullet exhaust, VR intake is 12.6 at 109mph. Install was done in 2005, I still have the car, reliability is fine. And I have an A4 with 3.15 gears.
