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03-06-2022, 07:58 PM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: NC
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Top Header Brand for the Camaro for fit and finish
I'm new to the 6th gen platform and I'm ready to buy longtube headers w/high flow cats. What is the "hands-down" better brands to go with for fit and finish, quality and 1 7/8" or 2"? I assume 2" will fit poorly but not sure. Thanks!
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03-06-2022, 09:24 PM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: East Tennessee
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 to the forums, Opt1LE, hope you'll enjoy your time here.I have zero complaints about my Kooks 1 7/8" headers with green cats, they perform and look perfect. They are also made in USA and on the more expensive side, so I'm sure others will weigh in with cheaper options, but I can honestly say these are high quality units that deliver. and I don't regret supporting their business. As to 1 7/8" vs 2", I have a fair clearance between the driver side header and the steering shaft, not sure if the 2" would rub or interfere, but even if not, they'd be closer than what I'm comfortable with (just my 2 cents', since I don't have them).
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03-06-2022, 09:48 PM
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Kooks, go with the 1 7/8” unless you plan on running a stage 3 cam etc upgrades some time soon, but if not the 1 7/8’s will be fine for just bolt on mods.
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03-06-2022, 10:24 PM
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Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: indiana
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i have 2" speed engineering headers on my car. installed 3/20. no complaints.
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03-06-2022, 10:34 PM
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Drives: 2019 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Al
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I have the speed engineering but they do not have high flow cats. The headers are as good as you can buy at 1/4 the cost 2 inch fit perfect.
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03-07-2022, 05:41 AM
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Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Houston
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People typically consider ARH and Kooks the top notch brands for fit and finish, in that order.
Their prices reflect that perception as well. I would go with something like Speed Engineering or Texas Speed on my own car though. Proven quality and fit, but not the top tier price.
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03-07-2022, 08:42 AM
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Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jun 2018
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One piece of advice if you get a mid pipe kit, stay away from Speed Engineering. Fit isn't the best, my shop had to finagle a bit to get them on but was able to get them on. I guess you would like a high flow cat. Hooker, Kooks probably be among the better choices albeit maybe a little pricey.
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03-07-2022, 08:57 AM
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Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jun 2018
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03-07-2022, 09:30 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS F1FTY Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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Kooks
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03-08-2022, 06:08 AM
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Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: clark, mo
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I ran Speed Engineering 1 7/8 on my 16 SS and my 16 C7. If I decided to do headers again on my 2022 it will be Speed Engineering 1 7/8 again
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