what model# KOOKS LT headers you running

[marauder410]

want to do kooks long tubes to my maruader and there so many just dont know what ones to choose and i decided to go with kooks instead of stainless works so i need KOOKS top of line model numbers for my maruader
also doin 2.5 all way through complete exhaust with magnaflow x-pipe and magnaflow high flow cats

so just need a good set of kooks longtube

what model kooks are you runny

[SC Cheesehead]

Contact 'em and ask them directly.

http://www.kookscustomheaders.com/contact_new.php

BTW, AFAIK we don't have a site vendor that handles Kooks anymore, but SW is one of our supporting vendors, something to consider.

Also, from what I've heard in the past, Kooks are a lot tougher install on our cars than SW, something else to consider, especially if you're doing your own installation.

[sailsmen]

The site is not limited to texting. It is very hard to read your post. Please help us so we can help you.;)

[SC Cheesehead]

The site is not limited to texting. It is very hard to read your post. Please help us so we can help you.;)

True, that... :up:

[ctrlraven]

You might as well get KOOK's catted mid-pipe and forget the magnaflow x-pipe. Kooks catted mid-pipe will bolt directly up to the headers so that's one less thing that has to be fabbed up to fit.

These # are for the Marauder only
#6801 is just the headers
#6802 is just the x-pipe
#6803 is the headers AND the x-pipe

[marauder410]

thanks birdman thats true, thanks for the model numbers

and if you cant read what im saying then just dont bother writing back

[ctrlraven]

Just an FYI Kooks headers are not long tube headers but rather mid-length. Stainless Works are full long tube headers. Whichever you get def get them jet ceramic coated!

[marauder410]

ok i understand then why so many people say they got kooks LT's if there not dont understand and what would jet coating do for them keep them from rusting and longer life im guessing

[ctrlraven]

SW long tube headers have dyno proven just a little more power than compared to Kooks. Rusting is one part and the other is to help parts will run cooler when coated with a thermal barrier (ceramic coating for exhaust systems), allowing engine oil and water temps to possibly be lower. The radiated heat on headers will be substantially reduced leading to lower under hood temperatures and less heat absorption by nearby parts and surfaces.

[SC Cheesehead]

ok i understand then why so many people say they got kooks LT's if there not dont understand and what would jet coating do for them keep them from rusting and longer life im guessing

"Long tubes" is kind of a generic term in comparision to FRPP "shorty" headers.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=24 032&d=1301761329

Both Kooks and SW headers have individual tubes running from the head flange down to a collector pipe. Either brand is considerably longer than the "shorty" style.

The length of the inividual tubes as well as the collector will determine whether they're mid-length or full long tubes.

Ceramic coating also reduces radiant heat.

[burt ragio]

You get what you pay for. Cost affects you once. You will be more concerned with performance & quality after the sale.

[marauder410]

ok so were would i go to get this cermaic coating on them and bout how much would they charge me for just the headers to get coated

[stevengerard]

mine came coated, I would think vendors would sell them coated as an option.

Also just my $.02 from an old guy - its easier to get better answers if the questions are easier to understand

[BODYMAN]

Have kooks on my 04 SB, Had SW's on both 03's I had if it had not been for getting for a steal I would have SW's on the 04 also. Kooks are a mid-length by no means would I call them true LT's as for SW's they are 100% true LT's having had both IMO SW's are a much better part. If not for the fact of considering going Turbo I would have bought a set a member by me is selling and Id sell the Kooks. Just my .2 cents. Will say though either are capable of making decent power when running a blower.

[marauder410]

ok so every1 saying that i should go sw

since there lonmg tubes and porduce a little more power

and there easier to install

and theres a vendor here

so should i just go with a set of SW long tubes jet ceramic coated right?

[marauder410]

so what model of the SW headers should i go witht here only one on the website is that the one i should go with since im running magnaflow x-pipe n cats

[SC Cheesehead]

so what model of the SW headers should i go witht here only one on the website is that the one i should go with since im running magnaflow x-pipe n cats

http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/exhausts-catbacks.html

Give 'em a holler, they can get you headed in the right direction.

[marauder410]

Yep will do so im going with sw over kooks, alot o fgood point and the more power and bein long tubes make my decision and there a vendor here gotta keep it in the family

[burt ragio]

You can also ask if they can weld on HD flanges at the collectors. Should you ever need to pull the trans it will make the job much easier. When I bought mine they were slip on.

[ctrlraven]

so what model of the SW headers should i go witht here only one on the website is that the one i should go with since im running magnaflow x-pipe n cats

So you already have a magnaflow x-pipe? What exactly do you have done to your exhaust currently and what is still stock?

[marauder410]

i hjavent replaced nothing yet

collecting all parts to do a headers to tip full exhaust install at once

already have a magnaflow off road 2.5 x-pipe

aero turbine at2525 set 2.5 in 2.5 out

4' meg tips no res

doin full 2.5 piping

header stage 8 locking bolts jus need a set or SW HEADERS AND GOOD TO GO

[marauder410]

Oh yea and i forgot

set of magnaflow high flow cats

[BODYMAN]

so what model of the SW headers should i go witht here only one on the website is that the one i should go with since im running magnaflow x-pipe n cats

By far best choice. I would recomend contacting SW before you buy any other pasrts. They got Whole systems and I beleive another with mid pipes that bolt up. Excellent choice though my friend

[marauder410]

i laready got the magnaflow x-pipe and magnaflow high flow cats set

so all i want and need it the set of SW even got the good stage 8 locking bolts

cant wait gonna sound mean