Kooks LT with Borla X-pipe Install (EASY!!)

parbreak · 01-16-2018, 06:51 AM

Installed Kooks 1 7/8" LTs with Borla X-pipe this weekend. First, I can state without any doubt, you do NOT need to remove the starter, the starter heat shield or motor mounts, PERIOD!!

We were also installing a Procharger so the plugs were coming out anyway, but it didn't look like you would need to remove either.

Manifolds came out the top. Driver's side remove airbox and sound tube and unhook steering shaft. Headers slips right in from the bottom.

Passenger side remove coolant tank and valve cover. Manifold comes out the top and header slipped in with a bit of twisting.

Borla X-pipe was welded directly to the cats and clamped at the mid-pipes for easy removal if needed. Required some fitting.

Total time from start to finish including installing new plugs for Procharger: 2 1/2 hours.

zepol9 · 01-16-2018, 06:29 PM

let me hear it
i have 60606 and atak too

parbreak · 01-17-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zepol9

let me hear it
i have 60606 and atak too

I'll get a sound clip posted soon.

Kev457 · 02-19-2018, 04:02 AM

Does it require any cutting?

oneredry · 02-19-2018, 03:34 PM

wonder if the fitment is as good with 2" headers?

RedDragonSS2.0 · 02-19-2018, 05:27 PM

Nice I am planning on tackling this project this weekend. LT and full catback, did you need an O2 extender for the LT?

LARMEDIC · 02-20-2018, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

wonder if the fitment is as good with 2" headers?

I’m sure it would be, I believe they use the same connection pipes.

parbreak · 02-20-2018, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev457

Does it require any cutting?

It required cutting the connection pipes on the Borla X pipe

parbreak · 02-20-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RedDragonSS2.0

Nice I am planning on tackling this project this weekend. LT and full catback, did you need an O2 extender for the LT?

I believe Kooks came with the O2 extender but I don't think it was needed. I'll have to check with my son to be sure as he was working on that while I was upfront doing some other stuff.

L78toLT1 · 02-20-2018, 11:06 AM

Kooks do come with extenders. I installed mine but believe I could have gotten by without them

01-16-2018, 06:51 AM	#1
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	Kooks LT with Borla X-pipe Install (EASY!!) Installed Kooks 1 7/8" LTs with Borla X-pipe this weekend. First, I can state without any doubt, you do NOT need to remove the starter, the starter heat shield or motor mounts, PERIOD!! We were also installing a Procharger so the plugs were coming out anyway, but it didn't look like you would need to remove either. Manifolds came out the top. Driver's side remove airbox and sound tube and unhook steering shaft. Headers slips right in from the bottom. Passenger side remove coolant tank and valve cover. Manifold comes out the top and header slipped in with a bit of twisting. Borla X-pipe was welded directly to the cats and clamped at the mid-pipes for easy removal if needed. Required some fitting. Total time from start to finish including installing new plugs for Procharger: 2 1/2 hours. Attached Images __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

02-19-2018, 03:34 PM	#5
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	wonder if the fitment is as good with 2" headers? __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

02-19-2018, 05:27 PM	#6
RedDragonSS2.0 Drives: 2017 Summit White Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 388	Nice I am planning on tackling this project this weekend. LT and full catback, did you need an O2 extender for the LT? __________________ Rotofab Intake, Borla 60606 Midpipes, Corsa Extreme Axleback

02-20-2018, 11:06 AM	#10
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,787	Kooks do come with extenders. I installed mine but believe I could have gotten by without them __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

01-16-2018, 06:29 PM	#2
zepol9 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS NGM Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: ca Posts: 195	let me hear it i have 60606 and atak too

02-19-2018, 04:02 AM	#4
Kev457 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 33	Does it require any cutting?

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