Benefit or lack thereof will differ for just about everybody depending on what all is done and who does the work. To reply to the question on reliability, I've had Kooks headers on my car for going on 6 years now and have had zero problems.
I had one of our club sponsors, Vector Performance, install Kooks headers, a Tony Mamo ported throttle body, and FlexFuel sensor all at one time and tune the whole thing. Exhaust from the headers back stayed stock.
My whp went from 385-ish to 430. No drivability concerns. a bit louder, especially cold starts in the garage. Once it set off the alarm on one of my other cars

but still pretty civilized. Nowhere near being the loudest car in our club.
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2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE
A8
| MRC
| NPP
| Nav
| HUD
| GM Performance CAI
| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB
| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers
| FlexFuel Tune
| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam
| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight
| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties
| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray
| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays
| Novistretch bra and mirror covers
| Tow hitch for bicycle rack
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