kooks big block headers ?

[DoubleV]

Geez you guys run some big-*ss headers!

 

[Alerch]

Geez you guys run some big-*ss headers!

Haha, Gotta let them big blocks breathe!

 

[DoubleV]

Yeah but be carefull though! As I'm sure you're aware, headers work by scavenging the cylinders not by 'outflowing' manifolds. Go too big on the headers and they can't do their job of 'pulling' the exhaust gasses out and 'drawing in' a new intake charge ( though they will still 'outflow' manifolds I suppose ).

 

[Alerch]

Yeah but be carefull though! As I'm sure you're aware, headers work by scavenging the cylinders not by 'outflowing' manifolds. Go too big on the headers and they can't do their job of 'pulling' the exhaust gasses out and 'drawing in' a new intake charge ( though they will still 'outflow' manifolds I suppose ).

Yea Im aware that. I think Ill be fine with 2.5" exhaust system tho. Time will tell I guess

 

[FE3X CLONE]

Go big or go home! 🙂 I have the 2" kooks on my 455. I really like them but would prefer to have a set in stainless.

 

[Alerch]

I agree about the stainless, Ill get them coated for sure once I get everything fitted the way I want it.

 

[rfpowerdude]

Good point doublev. Ive already dropped the coin on the kooks tho. So Ill just work my way around those even if I have to fab up a new linkage to be able to use my factory shifter. I was just wanting to know from the guys who used these if the linkage cleared the collector I knew it would be a tight fit none the less. Its always something haha

I have the Kooks when Nick first did them. They are in my silver car with the 455. I didn't have any interference with the stock linkage. In fact, when I had the body off the frame I took pics of how nice it was to be able to use the stock column bowl linkage with the L-rods. Here is a pic:

In Park

In First

If they are Nick's original Kooks headers, you will be fine. It's close, but all good.

 

[Alerch]

They are nicks headers and thank you for the pics, thats exactly what I was looking for!!

 

[83hurstguy]

Joe, are those 1-7/8" or 2" primary tubes? Just found out mine are 2"...

 

[rfpowerdude]

Joe, are those 1-7/8" or 2" primary tubes? Just found out mine are 2"...

Mine are 2".