American Racing or Texas Speed

Nubbz · 01-15-2022, 09:48 AM

I have a 2022 ZL1 and I’m doing just about a FBO. Wanted to get thoughts on American Racing long tube headers or Texas Speed long tube headers. Thanks

Camaro1973 · 01-15-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nubbz

I have a 2022 ZL1 and I’m doing just about a FBO. Wanted to get thoughts on American Racing long tube headers or Texas Speed long tube headers. Thanks

I would choose Arh over Texas speed but thats just me.

Dont forget about kooks too, and even better the CSP headers by stainless works. By far the best fitment, and quality of materials.

6spdhyperblue · 01-15-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro1973

I would choose Arh over Texas speed but thats just me.

Dont forget about kooks too, and even better the CSP headers by stainless works. By far the best fitment, and quality of materials.

Whats the wall thickness of the tubes on those vs tsp?

*Joshinator99* · 01-15-2022, 10:21 AM

ARH or Kooks over the Chinese stuff any day. Just my 2 cents.

CW3SF · 01-15-2022, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

ARH or Kooks over the Chinese stuff any day. Just my 2 cents.

^This

Spaceme1117 · 01-15-2022, 10:41 AM

Kooks. I have had 5 sets of Kooks headers and 5 different cars and they all fit perfectly.

Currently have Kooks on both my C6 Grand Sport and Gen6 Camaro. Fit perfect.

I have also a few sets of ARH and I have always had clearance issues with them are areas where they came too close to the frame or lines.

Camaro1973 · 01-15-2022, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

Whats the wall thickness of the tubes on those vs tsp?

I’m not exactly sure the thickness, but even when I changed from kooks to CSP I had much less pinging and cabin noise. There’s definitely a difference.

6spdhyperblue · 01-15-2022, 10:44 AM

I’ve heard that a few times on kooks but not tsp or arh.

As for Figment, I believe there is an improvement in csp, but wonder what the trade off is on maintaining an equal length across the tubes

Camaro1973 · 01-15-2022, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdhyperblue

I’ve heard that a few times on kooks but not tsp or arh.

Figment I believe there is an improvement but wonder what the trade off is on maintaining as equal of a length across the tubes

The fitment and the collector flange matters too. That round style band clamp on the header isnt great. I was always wrenching them trying to keep them sealed.

The 2 bolt flange on the CSP headers haven’t come loose at all and 0 leaks.

6spdhyperblue · 01-15-2022, 10:56 AM

I do not like the band clamp connection.

Z OH 6 · 01-15-2022, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

ARH or Kooks over the Chinese stuff any day. Just my 2 cents.

This.

Nubbz · 01-15-2022, 11:28 AM

I’ve heard that American Racing is better quality. Think I’m going to go with them. Two inch with no cats

CamOnlyJabroni · 01-15-2022, 11:45 AM

I used TSP on my Hellcat and used them again for the ZL1. No issues.

Smokin19 · 01-15-2022, 01:44 PM

Kooks 2" are going on my build. Out to 3"" and Kooks ( Gesi ) cats.

01-15-2022, 09:48 AM	#1
Nubbz Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 26	American Racing or Texas Speed I have a 2022 ZL1 and I’m doing just about a FBO. Wanted to get thoughts on American Racing long tube headers or Texas Speed long tube headers. Thanks

01-15-2022, 10:21 AM	#4
Joshinator99 Moderator Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Ipswich NH Posts: 6,350	ARH or Kooks over the Chinese stuff any day. Just my 2 cents. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, ATI 8L90, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors & BB HPFP, TooHighPSI/Katech port injection, 15” conversion 1066 WHP STD/1027 SAE, 9.10@152.5 (new times coming)

01-15-2022, 10:44 AM	#8
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	I’ve heard that a few times on kooks but not tsp or arh. As for Figment, I believe there is an improvement in csp, but wonder what the trade off is on maintaining an equal length across the tubes __________________ Last edited by 6spdhyperblue; 01-15-2022 at 10:55 AM.

01-15-2022, 10:56 AM	#10
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,794	I do not like the band clamp connection. __________________

01-15-2022, 01:44 PM	#14
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,722	Kooks 2" are going on my build. Out to 3"" and Kooks ( Gesi ) cats. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

01-15-2022, 10:41 AM	#6
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 859	Kooks. I have had 5 sets of Kooks headers and 5 different cars and they all fit perfectly. Currently have Kooks on both my C6 Grand Sport and Gen6 Camaro. Fit perfect. I have also a few sets of ARH and I have always had clearance issues with them are areas where they came too close to the frame or lines.

01-15-2022, 11:28 AM	#12
Nubbz Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 26	I’ve heard that American Racing is better quality. Think I’m going to go with them. Two inch with no cats

01-15-2022, 11:45 AM	#13
CamOnlyJabroni Drives: 19’ ZL1 A10 / 16’ C7Z M7 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Ft.Wayne, IN Posts: 329	I used TSP on my Hellcat and used them again for the ZL1. No issues.

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