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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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I want to get the kooks headers and just needed to know if I had to get any other parts with it.I would prefer not to have to buy new converters or crossover pipe due to budget issues. I'm guessing I have to buy the o2 relocaters for 89 bucks with the kooks.Is there anything else I have to get.My goal is to buy the headers and get it tuned for about 2k with parts and labor.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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You're going to have replace the cats. Kooks are long tubes and the factory are shorties.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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that sort of sucks,another 500 bucks.1000 for headers,500 for cats and 500 install.I'm not sure if I want to spend 2 grand for the 25 hp.A 500 buck tune will net close to the same results from what I see.I figure with my stinger intake and bullets that I could easily gain 20rwhp with a tune.
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Theres no getting around it. You want to add power to your C6 there is no cheap and easy bolt on to do it.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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My rule of thumb for cost is about $100 per hp. This is not exact science, however it is not too far off.

Example: Set of Kooks, Magnaflows, tuning, and a cam can be done for about $6000 and would generate about 60rwhp.

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