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Old 05-13-2020, 04:23 PM   #29
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I have 2" speed engineering headers. They fit perfectly with zero issues.
this. same.
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Old 05-16-2020, 03:21 PM   #30
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I'm installing the Speed Engineering 1 7/8" long tubes and 3" catless exhaust on my 20 SS next weekend...we installed the same setup on a friend's 19 SS 2 weeks ago and it frankly was one of the easiest header installs I've ever done. Can't beat the price of them and they fit PERFECTLY.
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Old 05-16-2020, 04:48 PM   #31
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the SE x and midpipe leave some to be desired, but nothing a little tweaking and cutting couldn’t handle.
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Old 05-17-2020, 11:50 PM   #32
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I had kooks 2in without issues

I also had OBX (yeah ebay ones) 2in without issues and they actually went in a little easier.

I've helped install Speed Engineering and they were fine too.
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Old 05-18-2020, 01:23 PM   #33
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I have the Kooks 2", no issues at all, but starter had to come out for installation from the bottom.

I would either go Texas speed 1 7/8 if on a budget or the CSP headers that eliminate any common issues with headers (they were not available when I bought my Kooks).

Too many bad reviews on Speed Engineering, I would not buy them.
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Old 05-18-2020, 01:55 PM   #34
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I'm waiting on the CSP headers to include cats. Otherwise I'll go with Kooks.
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Old 05-20-2020, 06:50 AM   #35
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I purchased 2" TSP headers this winter - and for me, I had to dent two tubes on the driver's side in order to not touch the steering shaft (they cleared the bolt head just fine - these are tubes closer to the firewall from there) and think the way they connect to the off-road pipes with the ball / socket / radius clamps is absolute garbage (the clamps bottom out on each other and dont create much of a seal).

Im about ready to cut off the radius part on the end of the collector and have a piece of strait 3" welded in, kind of how the SW headers are. That or I am going to weld in spring tabs and use springs kind of like a snowmobile / dirt bike exhaust.

I would say the Speed Engineering headers are no worse than the TSP ones and may have a better collector connection. At least the money you save on the headers you can use at the exhaust shop. I ended up spending a lot of time and money on the TSP headers getting them to function somewhat decent - wish I would have bought stainless works
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Old 05-26-2020, 09:12 AM   #36
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Why are 2 inch headers so popular? 1 7/8 headers are fine for most applications. Speed Engineering headers have been here for a long time with great reviews. If your cracking 3 sets of headers I'm thinking it's the installer not the product.
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Old 05-26-2020, 09:37 AM   #37
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Guys, keep Dynatech in mind too. American made in Indiana! Very nice quality and the pricing is more competitive than Kooks/ARH too.
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Old 05-26-2020, 09:39 AM   #38
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1 7/8" supported 1100whp on a Magnuson 2650 powered ZL1.
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Old 05-26-2020, 02:11 PM   #39
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Weirdly I had Kooks and OBX (which is likely from the same factory as Speed Engineering) headers on my 1LE and the Kooks gave me more issues with the install *shrug*
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Old 08-25-2020, 09:15 PM   #40
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I bought a used set of kooks headers and I’m in need of the replacement bolt for the steering shaft clearance. Where could I get one? 2016 Camaro SS
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