Geoff13IOM6GS

Finally got around to installing my LT headers! Had zero issues with Kooks, definately the way to go. A big shout out and thank you @StayinStock for cerakoting the headers for me.


removal wasn't bad


figured I would add some insulation and a thicker tunnel plate while I was here.



nice fitment

i had doubts about those swival band clamps but they work great

a couple up top shots - you can't tell in these pics but you can still make out the Kooks badge (just barely)

still need to tidy up and put the covers back on

for anyone that did the add on dual mode exhaust - this vacuum reservoir works and fits great - sorry for the blurry pic

gotta say I love the way it sounds now - and with the valves closed, whisper quiet - perfect

StayinStock

Looks good buddy! Glad they worked out! How did they smell when ya started it lol, I remember mine were awful for a few days. We need to get all the NOVA guys together this year and do a cruise or a meet or something!

Geoff13IOM6GS

oh it was aweful!! my son thought it was gonna catch on fire but it dissipated quickly. Let me know when you get those fender stripes/hashes figured out, I'm interested.

StayinStock

I got them dialed now, lemme know man be happy to do them for ya. Just give me a week or two to get mine back on the ground and out of the garage lol.

jrose7004

Good job!

C6_Prodigy

The black Cerakote with black spark plug boots/wires is a great look. I love how cleanly it all came together. Can't wait to hear it.

PMPerformance

Looks great!
I too will be installing LT’s soon as well once the seller gets off their *** and ships them. I begrudgingly went with ARH because the deal was stupid. Almost stupid enough to deal with seller issues

AllenB

Did you use the stock exhaust going back? That car looks CLEAN underneath

Geoff13IOM6GS

I used Kooks 3inch x-pipe that connects to the dual mode Z06 mufflers I had on there. My car didn't come with NPP.

lilcuda

Nice! How many miles on the stock cats and do you want to sell them?

DrKrieger

Mine fit perfect, no smell, no hassles, and had them on in less than 20 minutes. They still have the polished sheen (Jet Hot Coated) even after 2 years.

StayinStock

So the Cerakote only usually smells for the first initial burn in or two, it has some great thermal properties though that really help reduce engine bay temps.

Pettrix

Without a tune, is there really any HP gain by adding headers? Will the factory computer adjust to headers on its own?

PMPerformance

absolutely there is! If you tune the car you do not realize the gain of the headers because you changed the tune. The car has no idea what exhaust you have on it so they are unrelated

dr_gallup

Great write up. Is that insulation a kit?
Toying with doing this on mine. How much do you have into it all together?

Geoff13IOM6GS

only about 35k miles - I'm gonna hold on to them for a bit in case I need them

Geoff13IOM6GS

I got the thicker insulated tunnel plat at TPS and the side insulation from DEI - this was a classic case of, "while I'm here ..... " I had already sound/heat proofed the inside of the car and figured why not. I would have never done this as a seperate project. You have to drop the whole center section of the exhaust and the thicker tunnel plate and insulation is kinda pricey.

PMPerformance

I saw that DEI stuff a couple weeks ago down the YouTube rabbit hole. I may add that to mine as well. Curious how much that itself helps.

Geoff13IOM6GS

I'll give you bias placebo effect thoughts this summer when it gets hot out

PMPerformance

i am hopefully installing my headers in the next couple weeks.
i may at minimum do that kit