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Full Kooks system

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 12:18 am
by 79sevillecoupe
What kind of performance gains can I expect from a 1 7/8" kooks headers, green catted x pipe and axle back (full kooks system)? Im currently switching to a VCM OTR cold air intake as well as an HPTuners tune (for more power obviously :twisted:).

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:17 am
by CrashTestDummy
Probably an additional 25-30 HP, but with the larger headers, you may loose some low-end torque.

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:02 am
by Hzgray
I was looking for a Kooks system just yesterday. Called them up and they have part numbers for our cars that cover headers, middle pipes (no/race/green cats), and complete systems. No need to mod a SS/G8 system.

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:29 pm
by Silversled
Hzgray wrote:I was looking for a Kooks system just yesterday. Called them up and they have part numbers for our cars that cover headers, middle pipes (no/race/green cats), and complete systems. No need to mod a SS/G8 system.
This...

https://youtu.be/Q-LNeGGFyOk

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:02 pm
by 9C1fanatic
Silversled wrote:
Hzgray wrote:I was looking for a Kooks system just yesterday. Called them up and they have part numbers for our cars that cover headers, middle pipes (no/race/green cats), and complete systems. No need to mod a SS/G8 system.
This...

https://youtu.be/Q-LNeGGFyOk
Do they not have this listed on their website? I couldn't find anything for a Caprice there. It would be nice for them to upload that if they are offering it. Do you know if the kooks system could be connected to solo axle backs using the stock flange back there?

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:29 pm
by Dtmhat
And what was the price they quoted you?

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:35 pm
by 79sevillecoupe
Dtmhat wrote:And what was the price they quoted you?
Kooks quoted me this(this includes part numbers for everyone else to use for future reference):

25202200 1 3/4" x 3" Stainless Steel Long Tube Header Retail $934.32
25202400 1 7/8" x 3" Stainless Steel Long Tube Header Retail $946.37
25203300 3" x OEM GREEN Catted X-Pipe Retail $1675.93
25203200 3" x OEM Hi Flow Catted X-Pipe Retail $1150.78
25203100 3" x OEM Off Road (No Cats) Catted X-Pipe Retail $1029.49
25206100 OEM Stainless Steel Axle Back Exhaust System Retail $909.84

I'm trying to get in touch with a kooks authorized dealer to see if I can get a deal on LT headers and Green catted X pipes

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 12:26 am
by Hzgray
The Kooks sales rep actuallly suggested that I go through one of their aftermarket dealers for cheaper price. She mentioned giving Summit Racing the parts numbers for a quote but there are others.

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 7:05 pm
by Silversled
9C1fanatic wrote:
Silversled wrote:
Hzgray wrote:I was looking for a Kooks system just yesterday. Called them up and they have part numbers for our cars that cover headers, middle pipes (no/race/green cats), and complete systems. No need to mod a SS/G8 system.
This...

https://youtu.be/Q-LNeGGFyOk
Do they not have this listed on their website? I couldn't find anything for a Caprice there. It would be nice for them to upload that if they are offering it. Do you know if the kooks system could be connected to solo axle backs using the stock flange back there?
They do not list it probably because they only sell like 2 of them a year. LOL.

The Caprice mid pipe is essentially a modified Chevy SS unit extending the ends and replacing the European ball joint with a traditional flange.

Searching the inter-webs comes up with this vid (Kooks + Solo)

https://youtu.be/q14-IBLsDkk

Re: Full Kooks system

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:33 pm
by undrcvrppv
When I ordered my exhaust from kooks last fall they did not sell a kit for the caprice and said they probably wouldn't so I ordered the 09 g8 gt kit with cats and I had to cut and splice in 2 3.5 inch pieces of stainless on to the x pipe and if I was to use the g8 axle back it also needs 3.5 inches added for the exhaust tips to come out to the rear bumper. And you have to get rid of the oil cooler for the g8 1 7/8 long tubes