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Aug 13, 2022 | 11:50 AM

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Karma.Ambushh

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Originally Posted by garline14

I personally have Speed Engineering headers, 2 and half years installed and have had no problems. I was surprised at how easy they were to install. Passenger side went in from the top, drivers side went in from the bottom. I left mine unwrapped but did wrap my starter with some heat reflective tape. I paid 415 shipped to my door. I went with new GM metal gaskets and bought new band clamps to help seal better. I just couldn't justify spending 1k plus or more on headers but that's just me.

what heat reflective tape did you use? How long was the install for you?

Aug 13, 2022 | 12:06 PM

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garline14

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Originally Posted by Karma.Ambushh

what heat reflective tape did you use? How long was the install for you?

I think it's called Design Engineering, I found it at AutoZone, it's pretty wide, about as wide as the starter actually and I put 2 layers of it around the starter and used metal zip ties for extra security. I also wrapped the wires as well.

I did mine on jackstands, if you have a lift I'd expect install to be a bit faster but it took me about 5 hrs start to finish. I removed my starter, alternator, spark plugs z and coil packs. I did spray the original manifold bolts with PB blaster and let it soak a while before attempting to break them loose. I did struggle with getting the starter wires back into place since there isn't much room to work. I took a pic of the wires before removing it to be sure it went back the right way. Wasnt hard at all and this was my first header install.

Aug 13, 2022 | 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MSG C5

Did you match up the Kooks to your stock axle back or do you have another exhaust system? Per my earlier response, I'm running a set of Corsa Indy Pros that have been on the car since 2004. Still running and sounding good, however since I'm planning to install some headers (with cats), I'm considering a new axle back as well and then retiring my Corsa and matching X-pipe. Do the 1 7/8 Kooks match up?

I have the magnaflow axle back and they matched up fine, I'm pretty sure any 2.5in axle back will match up. You may want to call and make sure

Last edited by Smoken1; Aug 13, 2022 at 01:05 PM.