TEXAS SPEED vs KOOKS Ford Mustang Headers Comparison *WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY...

[@chipanderson4768]

I did the Kooks. I thought it was the hardest car mod I have ever done... Next time I will pay someone. I have a lift and can not imagine doing this from jack stands. Much appreciation for everyone that does this job from jack stands. The ESS SC was way easier in my opinion; I did that in a day. The Headers took 2 weekends and lots of cursing.

[@Zander13Productions]

My first time was hard but 14 headers later it’s not bad at all lol

[@kellymeade4587]

Kooks Screams quality… and they’re made in Statesville , North Carolina. Dedication to their product says it all. HI-Tech people… that have high tech experience ….doing a great job. Their facility is located About an hour away from my location. I only hear good things about them here in my state!💯😎

[@randallmason9687]

I live about 1.5 hrs south of Statesville. A friend did a welding test/ job interview with Kooks! He had nothing but good things to say about the company, and the quality products.

[@thefitnesslife4988]

Never spent alot for headers. My old gen 1 had cheap bbk headers and my gen 3 has stainless power. Never had an issue with either. All the brands literally sound the same and minimal power difference if any. Catless/catted, midpipe and muffler choice is what changes sound. Only thing you paying extra for is the quality.

[@3500camarz]

best of both worlds when you buy high quality expensive headers used

[@deathscythehell7937]

I've owned several mustangs since I was 16yrs old, still have my first one, but that's another story. I've installed just about every header known over the years. I was a loyal kooks headers and exhaust since the early 2000s they are one of the best in my book. But in 2016 when I bought my first gt350 I tried something new to me, Stainless Works. Man let me tell you I've been hooked ever since, they have the quality of kooks a bit more expensive, but wow. The full redline system, headers and exhaust is unbeatable. Kooks is a close second Stainless Works to me, anything other than these 2 are child's play. I've put Stainless Works on my 20 gt350r and 22 gt500 the sound the hp I love it. I'm in the process of a total ground up rebuild of my first mustang, (bought before they were a classic) I asked Stainless Works to build a custom full exhaust it gonna be exciting.

[@deathscythehell7937]

@Anthony Glass No not one issue, my tuner oh he's good.

[@slowpok_5.067]

Great video, sir. I went with kooks just because of the quality. Now, kooks with the corsa extreme is crazy loud.

[@gordydexter2615]

Alex great video Brother!!! Definitely going with the Kooks headers. I have always been a fan of American Racing headers. They are expensive just like the Kooks. I ordered a Dark Horse and will be installing the Kooks headers this time. The comparison side by side was awesome. Did you consider Sport Cats to gain more HP? I will go with the Corsa double H-pipe for the mid-pipe and Borla S-pipe or AWE for the exhaust keeping my AE FORD exhaust option. Blessings to you Bro. I am also a veteran; retired Fighter Pilot of 34 years. 👍❤️😎🇺🇸✝️

[@rubiconrunnerlife]

I love my Kooks Headers! Yeah they are a premium price, but the quality shows.

[@Zander13Productions]

💯

[@bryceking3603]

I ended up getting the stainless works ones for my truck since i got a free tune revision since I went with them. I've had them for almost two years now and have enjoyed them the entire time.

[@Revan9x]

They’re all great but Kooks is 100% worth it! Fitment is perfect! I have them paired with my corsa xtremes on my 21 GT.

[@VladiTuned]

Thank you so much for making such in-depth videos. I have basically the same car as you, with the same ESS kit (in a box in my garage) and literally header researching right now. Planning to go with Wengerd for the tune and always watching the HPR channel too. You all put out very practical and relatable content. Please shoot as much video as possible on everything you do, I'll be watching and likely doing the same. Thanks again.

[@Zander13Productions]

Thanks. Sounds like we got twin cars. You will love the wengerd tune. His drivability is amazing. Kooks is top notch 100%. Just don’t over pay for them. I got lucky and found mine for $1400

[@ozarkpipertony8396]

Kooks are really nice and so are BBK which is why they outsell Kooks as they are more affordable and with a side by side there literally only the slightest difference so absolutely not paying nearly $2k more for Kooks. To each their own.Great video.

[@georgehuerta1990]

I installed kooks in my 2006 mustang I never graded it long tubes with high flow cats with some Corsa cat bags the car sounds amazing ran great good horsepower. Kooks definitely high-quality I paid quite a bit for them but never regretted it

[@MachedUp]

American racing is where it’s at

[@chillwill0330]

I went with Kooks. Very happy with them.

[@Jack-b5o6r]

Bro great video ! Keep it up homie !

[@davidtennien39]

Unfortunately if you live in Cali, headers make no sense. Having to remove them for smog every couple years negates any hp increase.

[@eduardosalas4348]

Great video Z. I could t decide between these two headers Kooks has me sold the quality 👍✌️

[@davy-ish]

Kooks for quality all day!

[@cajunqueen1971]

I have the Kooks on my 22 GT and they are so loud! Cold start is the loudest I have ever had. When I pass a car and really get on it, it screams! My 15 GT had Roush axle back and she was very loud. I do miss the Roush sound, my 18 GT was just a X pipe install, I had active exhaust. My 22 GT has active exhaust, but maybe down the road I will get the Roush active exhaust, I just don't know if I want to spend the money. I am not super charging my car, I never keep them long enough to get my money back out of them. We have the 20 GT500, one super charged car is enough and my daily is turbo charged, so I will leave my GT natural, with my E85 flex tune and the other things my guy did, I am at 486 HP to the wheel, that is enough for me! I am so glad that my guy talked me into Kooks, they are pricey, but worth it!

[@joepisciottajr]

Same here with the Kooks long tubes. The moron I bought the car off had these Long Tubes, race mid pipes and MBRP race exhaust. A Coyote straight pipe is god awful. Oh, I have a D1-X Procharger (which I couldn’t hear over the exhaust). The cold starts would blow my pictures off the garage walls. I ripped everything out but the long tubes and installed the stock exhaust. Yup, Stock resonator and mufflers. Had to do it.

[@cajunqueen1971]

@@joepisciottajr Yep, I still have my mufflers, I am getting older and I like it loud, but not so loud it hurts my ears, cold start is the only issue, but it only lasts a minute.

[@that10speed5oh]

who are you tuned by? I have a 22 gt aswell & have the basically the same plan not supercharging it but definitely wanna be running on E & some long tubes

[@cajunqueen1971]

@@that10speed5oh Here locally a guy, Martin, used to work at Palm Beach Dyno, he moved back to Louisiana, so he is the new tuner guy in town for the stangs. If I were you, contact Palm Beach Dyno, they are the best. Martin installed my Long Tubes, Caster and Camber Plates, Keltrac Posi Locks, a GT350 steering wheel, and the custom tune, with the flex fuel and he changed my rev points. My car is better than the GT350 that I had. Not better than the GT500, because it is a GT500! I did lose the heating steering wheel, but so worth it, the stock steering wheel is just too big and I missed the flat bottom. I love my car, I just wish it had Recaro seats, I had them in my 18 GT and my 19 GT350, but could not find a GT with everything that I wanted, I got it loaded with magneride, but no Recaro's. Good luck!

[@RidinONChrome]

@@cajunqueen1971 Where in Louisiana? I live in Baton Rouge and never heard of Martin. Only people around me is Preux tuning and Stang hi.

[@FocusFrameMediaLLC]

Looking forward to seeing if kooks are worth waiting for the savings 😫🤩 can’t wait ! Best of luck

[@josecortezalvarado1795]

Kooks are the best way to go. Hands down, no discussion. I even get complements from the 👮‍♀️ 😂

[@NissanTy]

My concern with the TSP headers would be that those welds would crack over time and cause a major exhaust leak, the kooks just looks like quality

[@rileyneufeld7001]

If we're going off of just weld quality the TSP look much better than the kooks around the collector. Looks like the kooks were welded without enough argon flow on the torch or welded too hot. With the tubing as thin as this the welds will long outlast the tubing itself. I have heard tsp fitment really is a pain and shifting the engine on the motor mounts is a must. So the kooks are one of the best in that regard.

[@kcartaa]

I run JBA on my 19 and couldn’t be happier

[@uptobatentertainment]

I think I’m going w JBA as well. Seem to be better than Texas Speed & Speed Engineering and not much more expensive then the SE LTH

[@tylerroy6215]

Looking to do headers soon, thanks for the video 💪🏼

[@Zander13Productions]

🤘

[@htxbloodygod4278]

Did you find one you liked? @tyler

[@terrencebryant4578]

I have kooks on my 15 gt and tsp headers on my 2020 gt and I definitely think the kooks are worth the extra money. The main issue for me with the tsp headers is that rattle/chatter noise.

[@Zander13Productions]

Yes. That tinny metal noise is a non issue on the kooks. 100% agree. I’m a true believer now lol

[@jonathannoe4100]

Both high quality. But I’ve used Kooks many times and always top notch. That’s what I’m going to putting on my 19. 👍

[@ferdinandcuevas8457]

KOOKS hands down better quality and will not have to be replaced because of inferior quality stainless steel tubing that can burn through! Thank You for the great content. 🇺🇸🇵🇷🦊👍 P/S KOOKS stand by their products!

[@jrrogersstang4696]

Kooks 🔥🔥🔥

[@MT-THNDR207]

Have you heard anything about Ultimate Headers? They have cast 321 stainless flanges and primaries. The collecters look really nice.

[@egjauto6471]

THE BOSS IS BACK 🔥

[@Zander13Productions]

😉

[@joshodin19]

Can't wait to hear the new setup, bro!

[@Zander13Productions]

🤘🙏🙏🔥

[@loyal5_oh478]

Since you have previous Hands-on experience with ARH and the Kooks long tubes. Which do you recommend?

[@Zander13Productions]

Hard to say. Both are top tier quality. Might come down to price and best deal bc they are both excellent honestly.

[@TheLoneWolf_andCoyote]

My question for You is 'which flange to cylinder head gaskets are the best'? I'm planning on installing my TSP headers with some GESI convertors and don't want any leaks at the cylinder head.

[@zeppid6810]

Great Video. Which Kooks Header Part number did you use?

[@davidforsman5973]

I'd go with the Kooks headers.

[@christiancarvalhais6294]

Do you need a tune after installing long tube headers? I've seen a lot of contradicting posts about it and how it can lead to problems due excessive air, I think its called "running lean". Also, will this void the warranty or just the header warranty? Also a lot of contradicting information out there.

[@angelgarza944]

I was always wanted to go with tsp but thinking about just going with kooks now the quality is whats changing my ming.

[@pc_gammer56]

What are your thoughts on the stainless works headers?

[@Zander13Productions]

They are fantastic

[@themaniac5183]

Are you going to tune it before you put the super charger on it or wait ?? And which header is easier to put on ??

[@Zander13Productions]

Going with kooks. I will have wengerd tune it once blower is on

[@Godswarrior83]

Nice video, brother! I just installed Kooks Long tube headers on my 2021 Mach 1. The only problem I had was steering shaft hitting header on driver side when i turn a hard right. I'm trying to figure out how to correct that issue. Kooks are loud with corsa x pipe and factory exhaust.

[@gabesuriel407]

nice, i'd like to see what the resonators sound like. Are you going with catless connection pipes?

[@08turboSS]

Guy near my area has 400 long tubes and he makes the same power as others that paid 1500-2400 for LT's

[@lobbyrobby]

American racing headers

[@Jamko1970]

Kooks for the win!

[@Contreras-z4e]

Ultimate headers 🚨

[@carlosgarcia9561]

Stainless work are the best!

[@Astro6.2]

Did you do cat or catless and I know tuning company’s won’t tune for a check engine light for catless. What’s the work around for the check engine light?

[@gregd6404]

I have Texas Speed with their high flow cats. ECU was throwing an inefficient cat code. Installed spark plug anti foulers on the downstream O2 sensors. Problem sollved.

[@jasonquiroz3899]

i installed defoulers from bigdaddiesgarage 90 degreee. they are on the rear 02 sensors. they worked but i dont know if they will pass inspection. heard from another guy that his engine light was off but the o2 sensor monitor was reading " not ready" i dont know if you expereinecd this as well @@gregd6404

[@JeremyNino3]

Is 1 o2 extension all you need with the TSP headers? Or you need to get a second one ?

[@boosted10speed]

I see you’re moving full speed ahead for Ford Takeover. I’m a TSP guy, I prefer the longer primary’s for those 8k shifts, but Kooks and the rest all do the job needed for the ESS 😄

[@Zander13Productions]

😉

[@boosted10speed]

@@Zander13Productions see you at Ford Takeover….

[@Zander13Productions]

@@boosted10speed 💪

[@Craigster11]

What about the type of material it is. Stainless steel vs ceramic

[@franciscoolivera2194]

KOOKS headers VS CORDA headers GO !!!!!!!!!!!

[@BadJamn]

I just picked up a 23 Mustang GT myself, whichever one you don’t go with, I’ll take the other set off your hands, serious, just let me know $$, in North Texas. Thanks.

[@Zander13Productions]

The already sold unfortunately

[@gavincw]

Can’t find catless from any of them anymore for 21+ GT or F150😢

[@ishb3w]

what about a side-by-side comparison to ARH and Kooks?

[@JR-us1ne]

So i got kooks and car is really raspy now. Will the resnators kill some of that rasp

[@DikeLover]

Cat deletes ftw 280$ from 2m And like if a 3hp difference I’ve beat several long tube header cars Seems they lack low end tq compared to cat deletes

[@Luis4serio]

I really want to install the kooks on my 2019 gt but I am from San Diego California I don’t know should I risk it 😅

[@anonymousplanetfambly4598]

...you could move out of California. That would solve many more problems than just a set of headers.

[@mariomelchiori90]

Many thanks :) I would buy a Kooks

[@wesd2845]

Great comparison! 💪💪💪

[@Zander13Productions]

Thanks

[@jefffitz4385]

KOOKS 👍

[@harlandheuter417]

I have an inside hook-up for stainless works products, how is the fitment and quality?

[@Zander13Productions]

Stainless power is similar to Texas speed

[@cjean398]

I installed a set of kooks long tube catted headers on my 21 mustang gt, and had a few complications. Check engine light came on stating catalyst efficiency low, car did not have a engine light on prior to install of headers. Tuned the car through automafia racing to 91 octane, and it is still on. Also i have a very wierd slight tick sound that comes when i accelerate, kooks comes with a locking hardware set, and im unsure if the hardware washer is vibrating causing this ticking noise. Has anyone else experienced this?

[@Zander13Productions]

i chose not to install the locking hardware. just make sure the locks have no play so there is no rattling

[@Fingamyaz]

are you installing the ess kit or having HPR install it?

[@Zander13Productions]

Not sure yet

[@RidinONChrome]

Can't wrong with Kooks, I however just had some Stainless Power installed and I'm happy with them. Fit great and the sound with my H-pipe and Roush axle back is insane. Plus I had the headers Cerakoted so they look tits.

[@5.Sloliveros]

Did you have to do any adjustment or bends for the fitment? I’m really on the edge of SP and Texas speed

[@RidinONChrome]

@@5.Sloliveros No, they fit fine. Cleared the steering ack and A/C line on the pass side. Close but nothing hits. I thought I read the Texas speed are not as good of quality anymore but I could be wrong.

[@5.Sloliveros]

@@RidinONChrome appreciate it brother!! have them coming in tomorrow and getting tune hopefully next week 🙏🏽

[@TheManic.5-OH]

Of all the headers youve installed, which brand had the easiest install? Im particularly asking for a 2011 5.0 job aka my own car 😂 thanks for the video

[@Zander13Productions]

Kooks

[@TheManic.5-OH]

@@Zander13Productions good to know, thank you

[@TheManic.5-OH]

​@Zander13Productions what about LTH brand? I've been sworn too that they install better than kooks. I doubt that it's 'better' but if it's super comparable it's worth it I think, and I like their titan coating as well. Any feedback would be great

[@hanssteele3024]

Great video really informative looking like kooks is definitely the way to go 👍

[@Zander13Productions]

🔥🔥

[@2stangs929]

Thinking of getting the kooks.. when I order these will it be a complete bolt on to the awe touring cat back? Or will I need anything else.?

[@Zander13Productions]

Complete bolt on

[@2stangs929]

@@Zander13Productions thank you 🙏

[@Shadowdetail]

Where can we buy a set of cooks or texas speed headers yall?

[@kylegibson326]

Love the build! I found some used Kook headers. $800 shipped. Good deal or not?

[@Zander13Productions]

800 shipped is a steal. Are they 1 3/4 or 1 7/8?

[@kylegibson326]

@@Zander13Productions 1 7/8 non catted

[@JimmehFG2]

Did you get the catted or green catted?

[@Twobarpsi]

Kooks ✊

[@phelipelinstrom7557]

Texas speed. It's the length and shape. For power.

[@ericanderson3308]

I have full exhaust on my gen 1 ,I got the corsa sports but they are to loud ,I was thinking about getting some resonators to dial back the sound level

[@Zander13Productions]

Watch this video for resonators m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eV7dhaCFjNdrgtU&pp=ygUIemFuZGVyMTM%3D

[@paulc858]

This request might be a long shot but install Kooks and do a sound test and install TS and do a sound test.

[@Zander13Productions]

Nah. They would both sound the same

[@KylerWhitten]

Did you run 1-3/4 or 1-7/8 kooks for this build?

[@Zander13Productions]

I said the size in the video

[@KylerWhitten]

Thanks I’m looking to run the same setup for my gt was curious what kind of cats you were running. Thank you!

[@bobbyprd]

I may have missed it but what size are your Kooks headers?

[@Zander13Productions]

1 7/8

[@keith-jo6wg]

I herd Kooks are a True 4 into 1 header only 1 Apporved by Nascar & ther short too bc they sit 1/8in.higher than others do from the ground

[@onilchauhan5235]

Any opinions on American Racing Headers on Corsa Extreme???!

[@mrdr_392]

its all the same bro, Kooks, ARH, Corsa, Texas speed, and stainless works are all good brands. Kooks and corsa probably the best. but they all sound the same as long as they are 1/7/8

[@JBWHITEGT]

How was the Kooks install vs the Texas speed?

[@Zander13Productions]

Way easier

[@dillsplace]

Thinking of installing long tube headers...then says " I am kinda maybe getting a little older!!" It's like putting long shots on your Harley and riding with earplugs in. I think we both know that loud doesn't mean fast and irritating rasp is just obnoxious after age 40!! Walk softly and carry a BIG stick!!!

[@Zander13Productions]

I installed the resonators today with the headers. It’s amazing. All the power with no obnoxious raspy sound

[@Jays5.0-x6o]

Did you get the hiflow cats with the headers

[@mrdr_392]

is it better to use the oem gaskets instead of the kooks

[@Zander13Productions]

Either or. Both are good

[@paulc858]

Kooks. What you pay is what you get. My second choice was AR. TS never bothered, it feels cheap and looks cheap.

[@GtFrank_5.0]

Ultimate headers kingdaddy

[@Zander13Productions]

I’ve never heard of those before

[@thevishen1950]

Do you need a tune after installing ?

[@Zander13Productions]

Yes

[@mattjones1378]

If you get a tune with ffe headers, you'll still have a check engine light?

[@edddiaz4202]

Texas speed for me .

[@Zander13Productions]

They are very good

[@FrankasaurusRex]

How are you not covering the king daddy of headers Ultimate Header?

[@Zander13Productions]

Never heard of ultimate headers

[@garyacebedo8013]

Can I get the ones you don’t use ?

[@HennyTRX3773]

What about ARH

[@Zander13Productions]

They are top notch

[@sonny62denali]

✋ hands down kooks

[@LSXperts72]

Can’t believe there’s actually people excusing spending 1,500-3000 for a set of headers💀💀 I’ve installed dozens of eBay headers on Gm cars and Fords and not a single issue either with quality or fitment, for 200-300max but hey to each their own

[@Lando_5oh]

you get the quality you pay for lmfao.

[@LSXperts72]

@@Lando_5oh what quality? Lmafoo they literally serve the exact same purpose last just as long, but I see you’re one of those that got bent over with a set of 2k headers💀

[@briankenny6822]

Getting kooks with their green cats next month.

[@Zander13Productions]

🤘

[@JamesB58]

where should i order kooks?

[@Zander13Productions]

Save money on them at HPR. Ask to use the zander13 discount here hprautomotive.com/pages/contact

[@sergebasque8460]

On and other video this guy removed is longtube and replaced them with the kooks and gain 21hp with a centrifugal blower he on prayer the swap longtube header.😊

[@Zander13Productions]

👀

[@Oilfieldmuscle]

What brigade were you in?

[@Zander13Productions]

1-187in, 3BCT, 101st

[@Oilfieldmuscle]

@@Zander13Productions gtfo me too. What years??

[@Oilfieldmuscle]

I was in Alpha company

[@Zander13Productions]

@@Oilfieldmuscle oh that awesome 🙏🙏

[@Oilfieldmuscle]

I have a 2019 Bullitt and live in north Alabama. Let me know if you wanna get together for some cruisin or somethin. Might give you some content. I'm planning on doing a bunch mods to the car.

[@YingYangStang]

Forget the TX Speed Chinese headers. Kooks made in US in NC

[@bradleypfeffer1716]

I just took the 4 bolts out of the AC compressor

[@Zander13Productions]

😬

[@bradleypfeffer1716]

@@Zander13Productions really wasn’t bad at all💪🏼

[@joshuawillis985]

What size are they? 1 3/4 , 1 7/8, 2in?

[@Zander13Productions]

1 7/8

[@urielluna2928]

Who’s got a link for the kooks header?

[@Zander13Productions]

hprautomotive.com/pages/contact and ask for Zander discount

[@mustang5.0brosgt40]

Kooks easier to install and a better header