2014 Chevy SS - Kooks Long Tube Headers Install

In this video I install a set of 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers from Kooks.
These headers are stainless - and bolted right in.
Parts used:
Kooks Long Tube Headers - amzn.to/2rWD4Hr
ARP LS Exhaust Manifold Bolts - amzn.to/2rWAYrm
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[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

This is the best header install I have ever seen. I really appreciate that you referenced all of the parts, right down to the APR bolts and torque values. While it would have been helpful to see at least one view from the bottom, it was still useful. Thanks a lot for posting!

[@bonecrrusherSS]

No problem!

[@travissmith4461]

just got mine in today for the goat, 950ish just for the headers, they went up to just below 1,300 the next day. But less than 600... wow I’m jealous.

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Yeah it was a Black Friday special - and I'm glad I bought them when I could.

[@ramboiv]

Didn't know they sold headers on amazon. I'll have to keep my eye out around Black Friday this year.

[@slimss2094]

Is maverick man carbon the company he’s talking about in the beginning?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Nope - scroll down the comments to find out

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information Thanks

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Hope it helps!

[@des1redgoat]

Nice how to video

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

I love the rims

[@bonecrrusherSS]

407ForRent I had them on my G8 before I traded it in on my SS.

[@808G8GT]

Just get some Xforce headers/ catback. 1 7/8 primaries 304 stainless, thick flanges, beautiful welds, 3" full cat back....and adjustable mufflers. You don't have do half that shit to install the headers. Both sides just slid right in. Didnt even need to remove CAI intake, and sterring shaft. The only things I had to remove to get access is the plugs, wires, and remove oil dipstick. Xforce engine back exhaust is probably the best sounding exhaust on the market. Look them up.

[@bonecrrusherSS]

$1500 for a cat back? Ouch.... I've had Kooks/Corsa on 3 cars now - and its a combo that I'm going to stick with. The more competition the better though - hopefully drives everyones prices down and saving customers some $$.

[@0922jus]

Thanks

[@7071t6]

Do not forget that after install of the headers, once you have driven the car for say 1,500Km you will need to tighten the header bolts ? Due to the heat they tend to loosen up a little not all of them, but to be sure i would check them after driving it and once the car cools down check the torque of the header bolts ?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

I have the same headers/bolts/gaskets on my Corvette - and none of them backed out. Like I mentioned in the other comment - just finished a 2000 mile road trip with no issues.

[@DanielOrtegoUSA]

So, the Headers are initially torqued to 11-ft lb followed by 15-ft lb. - got it!

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Daniel - I have been using this guide for years: www.corvetteforum.com/forums/attachments/c6-corvette-general-discussion/47711269d1355420686-c6-bolt-torque-specs-need-pdf-c6-torque.pdf All of the engine stuff will work - all LS3's are the same.

[@OT5Productions]

Did you bolt the headers straight up to the stock exhaust?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

I had to use the G8 Corsa connectors. They are 3" short and either need a cat to make up the difference - or some exhaust pipe. I welded in a set of high flow cats here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3e5pqimjbt8h68

[@coreytheMFstory]

Did you use anything to protect the plug wires after you put the headers on?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

No - just the stock GM wires, and the stock metal shroud pieces - if that makes sense. The metal piece that is tubular and is already on the stock wires.

[@coreytheMFstory]

@@bonecrrusherSS one last question, did you take off the steering shaft to give yourself more room?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Yes - take the bolt out and gives extra room.

[@coreytheMFstory]

@@bonecrrusherSS do you have any issues with the passenger cat vibrating off that heat shield bolt under the car? Occasionally I have that happen

[@coreytheMFstory]

What o2 sensor extension harness did you go with and where did you purchase them And the corsa connection pipes for the g8 bolted up without issue with the ss headers? Been looking for a system to bolt up to my corsa catback and your video is putting me in the right direction.

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Fronts don't need extension harness - back o2s don't need them either. You have to pull the harness from the back of the head and that should give you the length that you need to connect to post cats. The G8 Kooks to Corsa pipes fit - but are 3" short. I used a set of high flow cats to make up the difference.

[@coreytheMFstory]

@@bonecrrusherSS thanks. I bought the connection pipes with cats on .

[@hassanabas1549]

I am planning to buy kooks headers 3 inch and 3 inch xforce varex catback for my caprice and I am afraid that kooks headers will not fit with xforce catback so could you help me is it gonna be a bolt on or will I need to do some changes like weild etc,,?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Hassan I don't know how the Xforce connects to the headers. I'm not sure if the Kooks/ARH/Stainless Works connect in different spots.

[@jus1975]

did you have any problems with the oil dipstick

[@bonecrrusherSS]

No - I removed the dipstick from the block - installed the header - then reinstalled the dipstick. Pull up on it and it will pop out of the block.

[@hernandezbz]

What did you do about the x pipe? U can’t install these direct without it correct? I want to do what u did, buy them on cyber Monday

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Ordered G8 Kooks to Corsa pipes from Kooks. Cut them apart and added high flow cats to make up the difference.

[@franciscoserna8439]

Hey bud did you hook up you headers to the stock H pipe? Or did you get an x pipe?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Francisco - I bought the Kooks G8 to Corsa J pipes. I modified them by adding a set of cats. They are about 3" short - so I made up that difference with the cats. That video is here: kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=YFVuupXVIQM

[@Fallingmedic]

Do they change color?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

All stainless headers will change color.

[@naif_l7741]

Kooks headers or xforce??

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Kooks is local too me - and if I have any issues I won't have to wait for parts from Australia.

[@2l3]

Sorry if you mentioned in the video, but how long did the install take you?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

I did my headers as part of the supercharger swap - so I had the car torn down and apart when I installed them. The headers probably will take 4-6 hours depending on tools/lift vs on the ground/mechanical skills. Hardest part is getting the front 02 sensors disconnected from the back of the cylinder head.

[@og_blue3925]

Does adding headers add horsepower?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Engines are big air pumps - the faster you can get air in and out of them - the more power you can make!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Lee Greene yes

[@Cassimus100]

Do you have the stock mid pipe bolted to these headers?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

No - I cut a set of Kooks G8 J Pipes up - added some cats - and this made up my midpipe so that I could connect to my Corsa catback. Here is the video covering that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3e5pqimjbt8h68

[@CamaroThings]

Which hoist is that?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Danmar Maxjax lift.

[@CamaroThings]

Awesome.

[@bizzless2308]

Is there any reason these headers wouldn't fit a 2017 model?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Cody - should be no reason. The SS didn't change anything exhaust wise from the manifolds to the mufflers. They just changed to the Bi-Modal mufflers with the valves in them in 2016+.

[@bizzless2308]

bonecrrusherSS that's what I thought. I'm just trying to figure out why the same headers for my 17 are listed on amazon at 200 bucks more with a different P/N

[@bonecrrusherSS]

Hmmm - that's weird. Call Kooks and double check.

[@SFCAMARO]

Cody Jencks i have those in my 2017

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

ARP all the way, Stage 8's broke on me twice now.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Do those fit the g8?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

407ForRent wheels or headers?

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

bonecrrusherSS headers

[@bonecrrusherSS]

407ForRent Kooks sells headers for the G8. SS are different due to oil cooler.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

I wonder if the SS headers would fit the G8? I have both

[@bonecrrusherSS]

407ForRent if you used the SS headers, and full Kooks exhaust system it would prob work. I had to fab the connector pipes from the SS headers to G8 Corsa catback.

[@madeintheusa9744]

Fucking Marylandspeed.

[@CPDonegan]

Cough Cough Marrylandspeed...

[@bonecrrusherSS]

No comment.... LOL....

[@CPDonegan]

I've had dealings with them before, they just so happened to finally get my order into shipping as I was on the phone to cancel it.

[@mikeygoolsbay3993]

I have been fighting with them for 6 weeks for my kooks X pipe. I will never use Maryland speed again!

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Why not go with the ARH?

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

I wonder if they will fit my 2017?

[@gouldnj]

Are you able to reuse the factory cats with these?

[@bonecrrusherSS]

No - Kooks high flow cats - or custom like I did.

[@77810000]

Why do you guys play that gay ass music on these videos ?

[@jacksmith3189]

Juan Torres Are you homophobic because you’re in the “closet?”