Kooks Headers and Plug Wire Fitment

Spaceme1117 · 10-18-2021, 05:57 PM

So I am considering a set of Kooks 1 7/8 (or possibly the 2" headers as they are about $100 cheaper) and cats for my 2017 Camaro SS.

Are there any spark plug wire fitment problems with wires contacting the headers?

I would likely get some insulating sheaths for the wires but it is always better if there is no contact.

Thanks.

Puddin · 10-18-2021, 07:17 PM

Yep better get some bendable booted plugs and put some heat socks on them

Trochoidal · 10-18-2021, 07:25 PM

2” here and I also opted for 45° wires and socks.

BruceWayne1LE · 10-18-2021, 09:13 PM

Taylor wires. DEI fire sleeves

arpad_m · 10-18-2021, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

So I am considering a set of Kooks 1 7/8 (or possibly the 2" headers as they are about $100 cheaper) and cats for my 2017 Camaro SS.

Are there any spark plug wire fitment problems with wires contacting the headers?

I would likely get some insulating sheaths for the wires but it is always better if there is no contact.

Thanks.

Kooks 1 7/8" here with NGK 6510 plugs and MSD wires, no contact and plenty of clearance.

Timbo-1LE · 10-19-2021, 04:18 AM

No issues. Stock wires and no heat boots. Working fine. Just check wiring loom under coolant tank, you might need a sleeve on it

Motor Fast · 11-28-2021, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

So I am considering a set of Kooks 1 7/8 (or possibly the 2" headers as they are about $100 cheaper) and cats for my 2017 Camaro SS.

Are there any spark plug wire fitment problems with wires contacting the headers?

I would likely get some insulating sheaths for the wires but it is always better if there is no contact.

Thanks.

I'm running KOOKs with stock wires and have no problem. I'd recommend the boots like Trochoidal posted; I got a set from West Coast Corvettes.

Spaceme1117 · 11-28-2021, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motor Fast

I'm running KOOKs with stock wires and have no problem. I'd recommend the boots like Trochoidal posted; I got a set from West Coast Corvettes.

Thanks.

I installed the headers a few weeks ago. None of the stock plug wires are touching.

I made sure to wrap the wire harness under the coolant tank with head shielding and secure it away from the headers.

SSUNDVL · 11-28-2021, 04:30 PM

I run MSD wires with no boots but probably should have boots, nonetheless wires have been good for 30k miles and plenty of room.

laynlo15 · 11-28-2021, 05:54 PM

I use the Speed Engineering 2" longer wires that they make in house. They allow you to have enough room to move them around and keep them away from the headers without using the boot shields that I have also used in the past.

Nightfire · 11-30-2021, 09:47 PM

Not to Hijack the post but Just installed 2" Kooks and notice that the header just touches the brake line hold clip. Anyone else have this issue and if so what did you do to resolve it (Heat shield tape)?

10-18-2021, 05:57 PM	#1
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 814	Kooks Headers and Plug Wire Fitment So I am considering a set of Kooks 1 7/8 (or possibly the 2" headers as they are about $100 cheaper) and cats for my 2017 Camaro SS. Are there any spark plug wire fitment problems with wires contacting the headers? I would likely get some insulating sheaths for the wires but it is always better if there is no contact. Thanks.

10-18-2021, 07:25 PM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	2” here and I also opted for 45° wires and socks. Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

10-18-2021, 09:13 PM	#4
BruceWayne1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern California Posts: 345	Taylor wires. DEI fire sleeves __________________ Camaro 2SS 1LE, MBRP Catback, Mishimoto Catch Can, Rotofab dry, TSP1 7/8” headers,DSX FF, Pray ported MSD, 95mm TB 492WHP 473WTQ

11-28-2021, 05:54 PM	#10
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I use the Speed Engineering 2" longer wires that they make in house. They allow you to have enough room to move them around and keep them away from the headers without using the boot shields that I have also used in the past. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

10-18-2021, 07:17 PM	#2
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,011	Yep better get some bendable booted plugs and put some heat socks on them

10-19-2021, 04:18 AM	#6
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	No issues. Stock wires and no heat boots. Working fine. Just check wiring loom under coolant tank, you might need a sleeve on it

11-28-2021, 04:30 PM	#9
SSUNDVL Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 149	I run MSD wires with no boots but probably should have boots, nonetheless wires have been good for 30k miles and plenty of room.

11-30-2021, 09:47 PM	#11
Nightfire Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NC Posts: 13	Not to Hijack the post but Just installed 2" Kooks and notice that the header just touches the brake line hold clip. Anyone else have this issue and if so what did you do to resolve it (Heat shield tape)?

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