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91 zeee · 04-24-2017, 07:23 PM

I'm looking to get a set of Kooks 1 7/8" long tubes for my 2014 SS. I've looked on the internet but can't find any pics showing the ground clearance. Anyone got any pics they could share?

samgray20 · 04-24-2017, 08:20 PM

I'd be curious to know what stock clearance is, as I didn't think to measure before putting mine on. My car is lowered 1 inch. Cats are the lowest part of the car at 3-5/8 inches and the collectors sit at 3-7/8 inches. You can kinda see in the photo the lowest line of the car. I daily my car and have had no issues yet, but make it a point to avoid speed bumps and such.

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91 zeee · 04-25-2017, 05:50 AM

That doesn't look too bad. Mine is still stock (including ride height)...I'll get some measurements and pics and post em back here

hrpiii · 04-25-2017, 07:00 AM

I don't have any pictures, but I'm lowered 1 1/4" and have had kooks headers on since 2012, zero issues on normal roads and speed bumps. I wouldn't change them either, loved them since they were installed.

BubbaSS · 04-25-2017, 07:15 AM

I don't have Kooks but clearance for me was similar to Samgray20 because I'm dropped 1" also. I can't avoid speed bumps, so I removed the cats and it noticably helped avoid scrapping

Olddudesrule · 04-25-2017, 09:44 AM

Agree with Beefcake. Had them on for over a year (Kooks LTH and HFC's) and lowered the car @ 1"+, and have had no major issues. You certainly do have to be aware when crossing speed bumps, and certain rolling gate tracks, but otherwise, it's not a major issue.

Black_SS10 · 04-25-2017, 10:06 AM

I have Looks LT cats, plus I am lowered. I hardly ever scrape on anything. Only those crazy large and wide speedbumps. The ground clearence is actually pretty good.

HogsFan75 · 04-25-2017, 10:30 AM

They are tucked. This is my 15 from the bottom for reference.
If you drag your headers you have a lot to worry about other than that.

91 zeee · 04-25-2017, 05:46 PM

that is awesome. Doesn't look like they hang too low. Gonna go ahead and get mine ordered.

04-24-2017, 07:23 PM	#1
91 zeee Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: richmond Posts: 49	kooks headers ground clearance I'm looking to get a set of Kooks 1 7/8" long tubes for my 2014 SS. I've looked on the internet but can't find any pics showing the ground clearance. Anyone got any pics they could share?

04-24-2017, 08:20 PM	#2
samgray20 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Eddyville, KY Posts: 71	I'd be curious to know what stock clearance is, as I didn't think to measure before putting mine on. My car is lowered 1 inch. Cats are the lowest part of the car at 3-5/8 inches and the collectors sit at 3-7/8 inches. You can kinda see in the photo the lowest line of the car. I daily my car and have had no issues yet, but make it a point to avoid speed bumps and such. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 - Comp 227/243 .620/.612 \| Nitrous Outlet Plate Kit - 100 Shot \| ARC Bottle Bracket/Heater \| NOS Progressive Controller \| AEM Wideband \| Kooks 2"x3" LTs \| 3" Custom Catback \| CAI Intake \| Bo White PTB \| Billet Motor Mounts \| Hurst Short Throw \| McLeod RXT \| RAM TOB \| 3.91 W/ Eaton Truetrac, LPW Cover, Poly Bushings, GForce 850HP Axles \| Eibach Pro-Plus Kit \| Whiteline End Links \| Hotchkis Tower Brace \| ZL1 Front End \| Blue Powder Coated Calipers \| Vorsteiner V-FF 101 - 20x11 and 20x10 \| M/T Street Comp - 305/35 and 275/40 \| 2 JL Amps \| Diamond Audio Speakers \| JL Stealthbox

04-25-2017, 07:15 AM	#5
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	I don't have Kooks but clearance for me was similar to Samgray20 because I'm dropped 1" also. I can't avoid speed bumps, so I removed the cats and it noticably helped avoid scrapping __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

04-25-2017, 09:44 AM	#6
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Agree with Beefcake. Had them on for over a year (Kooks LTH and HFC's) and lowered the car @ 1"+, and have had no major issues. You certainly do have to be aware when crossing speed bumps, and certain rolling gate tracks, but otherwise, it's not a major issue. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

04-25-2017, 10:06 AM	#7
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	I have Looks LT cats, plus I am lowered. I hardly ever scrape on anything. Only those crazy large and wide speedbumps. The ground clearence is actually pretty good. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

04-25-2017, 05:50 AM	#3
91 zeee Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: richmond Posts: 49	That doesn't look too bad. Mine is still stock (including ride height)...I'll get some measurements and pics and post em back here

04-25-2017, 07:00 AM	#4
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I don't have any pictures, but I'm lowered 1 1/4" and have had kooks headers on since 2012, zero issues on normal roads and speed bumps. I wouldn't change them either, loved them since they were installed.

04-25-2017, 10:30 AM	#8
HogsFan75 Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 334	They are tucked. This is my 15 from the bottom for reference. If you drag your headers you have a lot to worry about other than that. __________________ OEM Z28 CAI, GMPP CNC Ported Heads with BTR 660 Springs, titanium retainers, trunion upgrade. BTR Stage 4 Cam, Kooks 1 7/8 headers with cat delete. NPP exhaust. 509/451 with std correction on Dynojet.

04-25-2017, 05:46 PM	#9
91 zeee Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: richmond Posts: 49	that is awesome. Doesn't look like they hang too low. Gonna go ahead and get mine ordered.