Kooks vs Stainless Works full exhaust

[Lowndex]

I am preparing to install a new full/complete exhaust system with my new 5.0L 4V engine. I am told Kooks will deliver the most power for while enabling me to pass CA smog.

Between Kooks and Stainless Works, I'd appreciate hearing which you prefer for a full exhaust system and why (performance, reliability, warranty, quality, etc..).

[cer0413]

I am preparing to install a new full/complete exhaust system with my new 5.0L 4V engine. I am told Kooks will deliver the most power for while enabling me to pass CA smog.

Between Kooks and Stainless Works, I'd appreciate hearing which you prefer for a full exhaust system and why (performance, reliability, warranty, quality, etc..).

kooks: http://www.kooksheaders.com/warranty, stainless steel long tubes , They do NOT meet CARB compliance, I've heard up to 20/25 hp/tq on a n/a motor and up to 50/50 with s/c motor, and You need a dyno tune, and cheaper (rumors) harder to install.

stainless works: Stainless Steel long tubes, Lifetime guarantee on materials and workmanship, bolts to stock exhaust, around same hp/tq benefit, need a dyno tune, cheaper and (rumors) easier to install.

[martyo]

kooks: http://www.kooksheaders.com/warranty, stainless steel long tubes , They do NOT meet CARB compliance, I've heard up to 20/25 hp/tq on a n/a motor and up to 50/50 with s/c motor, and You need a dyno tune, and cheaper (rumors) harder to install.

stainless works: Stainless Steel long tubes, Lifetime guarantee on materials and workmanship, bolts to stock exhaust, around same hp/tq benefit, need a dyno tune, cheaper and (rumors) easier to install.

The Stainless Works do not necessarily need a dyno tune. We can do a mail order tune that will work well with the headers.

Expect about 20 rwhp from the SW set up.

If you are interested in the SW product, let me know. I can get you very good prices on them.

[cer0413]

The Stainless Works do not necessarily need a dyno tune. We can do a mail order tune that will work well with the headers.

Expect about 20 rwhp from the SW set up.

If you are interested in the SW product, let me know. I can get you very good prices on them.

It doesn't get any better than this. Its not too many performance shops that will sell you a product and give an additional product to make it work. Thanks for the clean-up marty and good luck lownde

[ctrlraven]

Either are good products but pros vs cons, SW wins out because people have reported easier installation, slightly higher power gains, easier access to the starter and they are true long tube headers where as Kooks are "mid-length headers".

Personally I am going with SW for my new motor.

[BigM460]

Have installed both. Stainless Works are by far, the best way to go!!

[slickster]

u can just look at the two and see how sw has a better path

[Zack]

Kooks are a joke to install.
SW all the way, and look better.

[martyo]

Kooks are a joke to install.
SW all the way, and look better.

*like button*

[risky]

The Stainless Works do not necessarily need a dyno tune. We can do a mail order tune that will work well with the headers.

Expect about 20 rwhp from the SW set up.

If you are interested in the SW product, let me know. I can get you very good prices on them.

Is that 20 rwhp On a N/A marauder ?

[BigM460]

Is that 20 rwhp On a N/A marauder ?

I got 87whp and 46wtq on my paxton supercharged Marauder.

My Son's Marauder with the Kooks made 29whp and almost 20wtq more.

[ctrlraven]

Is that 20 rwhp On a N/A marauder ?

Yes and that's give or take some. Depends a lot on other factors such as other supporting mods, dyno and tune.

[lji372]

Sw ftmfw!!!!!!

[martyo]

Is that 20 rwhp On a N/A marauder ?

This.

Yes and that's give or take some. Depends a lot on other factors such as other supporting mods, dyno and tune.

And that.

[loud2004marquis]

Sw ftmfw!!!!!!

^^^Don't forget this one also^^^