FS: I6 headers 4.2L

[fishsticks]

I just got off the phone with Joe. Good guy.

I thought I was done wrenching on the TB this year...

[bartonmd]

Awesome!

[fishsticks]

Awesome!

I cut my old cat off a couple years ago, thinking it might be plugged. Installed a new one and burned a hole through the element in that one in six months. (Probably a bad thermostat, replaced) Welded the stock one back on and left it.

My front manifold bolts back out over time, I have to tighten them more often than I've ever touched a set of header bolts. I've been dealing with that for years. I couldn't tell you if my manifold is cracked because it sounds like a diesel most of the time anyway. I've learned to live with it.

Enter Kooks.

A new stock cat/downpipe and manifold is ~$400. For $700, I replace all of that, pick up a few HP and (maybe) a couple MPG, and don't have to touch my welder?

No brainer.

[bartonmd]

Awesome!

I cut my old cat off a couple years ago, thinking it might be plugged. Installed a new one and burned a hole through the element in that one in six months. (Probably a bad thermostat, replaced) Welded the stock one back on and left it.

My front manifold bolts back out over time, I have to tighten them more often than I've ever touched a set of header bolts. I've been dealing with that for years. I couldn't tell you if my manifold is cracked because it sounds like a diesel most of the time anyway. I've learned to live with it.

Enter Kooks.

A new stock cat/downpipe and manifold is ~$400. For $700, I replace all of that, pick up a few HP and (maybe) a couple MPG, and don't have to touch my welder?

No brainer.

Yep. Same deal with me and the Radflo coilovers. Just worked out well for me.

Mike

[HARDTRAILZ]

Thats the shitty thing about having everything pretty much work on my truck. I would like to try both but dont have suspension or manifold issues so it is just replacing perfectly functioning stuff.

[novajoe]

Thanks Donny. It was good talking with you. I look forward to seeing pictures of the headers installed.

[chevycrew]

I'm still curious to a basic header with no cat. Too bad this wasn't out sooner I could have got some magazine coverage for it.

[novajoe]

I'm still curious to a basic header with no cat. Too bad this wasn't out sooner I could have got some magazine coverage for it.

We can do the off road version for $650.00 plus shipping.

Here is the concept ad for the header system.

[waldoinc]

I may look into getting the headers. Just depends on the moneys.

[novajoe]

I may look into getting the headers. Just depends on the moneys.

I understand the money deal. But it you get some money and want on the list let me know.

[waldoinc]

Just curious if there has been any progress in the fab work?

[novajoe]

My trailblazer is going in on the 8th for test fitting!

[waldoinc]

Ok. I have some other repairs ( thermostat) to do the Trailblazer before i look into more upgrades

[novajoe]

Have any been built to have any proof of the HP, MPG, or Torque improvement claims?

My Trailblazer went in the shop at Kooks last week to have the prototype headers put on. There was a small fitment issue that is being worked out and the headers should be done this friday. after that it is off to PCM of NC for dyno testing and a tune.

[tbangert]

Hmmm.... This seems like it might fall in line with my exhast replacement this spring. As long as the sound keeps smooth and not poopy like a civic, i might be down for one of these. Especially at that price!

[andre4x4it]

I really like to see it finished appearance ...
is some time that I look for a well done and not cast hurt
very nice

[waldoinc]

That chart is pre-tune for headers? Got a better pic of the chart?

[novajoe]

http://gmtnation.com/f43/kooks-4-2l-i6- ... ndex3.html

Check out post # 86 same pic but it looks better (somthing to do with how the site shows it)

[DirtyBacon04]

I'm another one who's curious as to the sound. If I consider these, I don't want to sound like my high school rice burner days....

[tbangert]

I'm another one who's curious as to the sound. If I consider these, I don't want to sound like my high school rice burner days....

Haha yeah I'm still trying to forget those days and dont need a daily reminder.