03-20-2014, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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SLP headers
I was interested in Kooks headers but unless I have them installed at the dealer, they will void part of my drive train warranty. The dealer installs SLP headers. Does anyone have any opinion on SLP?
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03-20-2014, 09:01 AM | #2 |
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Can't the dealer install the Kooks? Or is the point that they want to hold you hostage over buying headers from them?
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03-20-2014, 09:50 AM | #3 |
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Here's their response to my inquiry via FB.
"Yes we use slp headers combined with a programmer with a program written just for your car" Are SLP not that good? |
03-20-2014, 10:47 AM | #4 |
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They are not terrible but they are definitely a step down from Kooks. SLP headers are 409 stainless steel (like your factory cat back) rather than 304L so they will rust.
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03-20-2014, 11:16 AM | #5 |
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Just to chime in on the rust issue...I am from WI and had SLP headers on my previous GTO for 2 years and the car was my daily driver. It saw the worst of the worse in WI winters. When I traded the car in the headers had a couple speckles of rust but nothing that would be harmful in any way.
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03-20-2014, 11:44 AM | #6 | |
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So is that the main difference? Do the SLP sound and perform the same as the Kooks? I had picked out Kooks mainly from name recognition as well as reading other peeps responses to them. I have a fairly open budget so cost is not that much of a factor(within reason). |
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03-20-2014, 12:18 PM | #8 |
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Dealers tend to be sketchy of any brand except SLP mainly because they can easily get ahold of SLP. That's not a good reason to buy SLP over something else, though. Dealers often get confused on warranties, so I wouldn't listen to anything your dealer says about your warranty.
I recently installed SLP headers myself. While 1 7/8" primaries are known to net higher peak gains, mid-range gains are plentiful on 1 3/4". The SLP headers are great quality, but keep in mind that they are 409, not 304. They do come ceramic-coated and fit very well. While I encourage you to get a tune with your headers, I have not done so yet, and I have yet to throw a code. Also, you can talk your SLP dealer down.
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03-20-2014, 12:36 PM | #9 |
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IMHO , your dealer is a DICK and wrong about the warrantee. If I were you I would get your headers from a site vendor who will give you a deal ,and install them yourself or pay a shop to do it . I would also avoid that dealer and find another dealer for warrantee work if you ever need it . See if there are any site vendors /shops in your area/state and get a total price from them , I bet you will get better product, price, service and less bullshit for your money.
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03-20-2014, 01:36 PM | #10 | |
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03-20-2014, 02:19 PM | #11 |
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I have the SLP long tubes. I installed them with no problems getting the stock off and the new on. I have had mine for a year now but the car is not a daily driver. The SLP are ceramic coated. The ceramic coating should hold up for a very long time as long as you don't break the surface. I had a set of stock manifolds for my 65 buick ceramic coated and have no problems with rust. I have the full SLP exhaust with HF cats. It did eventually throw a CEL and had to get a tune.
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03-20-2014, 03:39 PM | #12 |
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I have been conversing with the "Customs" arm of the dealership. They have said that after they work on it that I would need to bring it to them for future work/warranty coverage. I assume that this is to cover up the custom work. I have asked about the ECM and BCM data if requested by Detroit. Waiting on a response.
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03-20-2014, 04:45 PM | #13 |
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Just went with Kooks and green cats. My dealer is going to install them. No tune... I bought my Camaro where I did because of a 20 year relationship with the dealer.
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03-21-2014, 07:17 AM | #14 |
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Response from dealer:
"yes we will install the headers you supply.Yes the programmer we have will take your car back to factory." |
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