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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 02:34 PM
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Default Attention KOOKS Headers fans?

Just wanted to let you know kooks headers are the most difficult removal & replacement. ARH or Melrose go in & out of car without lowering cradle or jacking up engine. I have had heads off & still cant remove from car. We charge additional clutch labor etc.. for dealing with Kooks. Its is very frustrating if you have ever installed headers that don't suck.
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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I did mine in 5 to 7 hours. Kooks. It was worth it. Had them coated and I don't regret it at all.
I was surprised when the instructions said to lose the engine mounts. But I went at it . Great headers IMHO. Good luck with your headers.




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