MBRP Car Back to Kooks Headers Mid pipe Question

TRich2SS · 03-13-2019, 02:25 PM

Hi all,

I currently have Kooks headers with the catless connection pipes (deletes primary and secondary cats). The connection pipes are 3inch diameter. I am interested in the MBRP Cat Back race series exhaust. I was wondering if anyone has done this combination and if so how they were able to fit it. I called MBRP and they told me the part of the pipe in their catback that was meant to connect to the stock system was made to fit the stock section which measures 2 2\3 inch diameter pipe. They are not sure if it would work without significant modification. Any advise or experience would be greatly appreciated.

TRich2SS · 03-14-2019, 01:01 PM

Damn nothing huh?

staples87 · 03-14-2019, 01:32 PM

You may need to cut the 2 3/4" MBRP section and have someone weld the Kooks connection pipe to the MBRP. It's not going to be a straight forward bolt on installation. I can tell you it's going to be stupid loud, as in too loud. You're basically running straight pipes from the motor to the exhaust tips.

TRich2SS · 03-14-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by staples87

You may need to cut the 2 3/4" MBRP section and have someone weld the Kooks connection pipe to the MBRP. It's not going to be a straight forward bolt on installation. I can tell you it's going to be stupid loud, as in too loud. You're basically running straight pipes from the motor to the exhaust tips.

So maybe just get the axle back?

staples87 · 03-14-2019, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TRich2SS

So maybe just get the axle back?

I don't think it would be a bad idea to start with that (for fitment purposes). I've heard the MBRP race without secondary cats and it was loud as hell. I couldn't even imagine adding headers and getting rid of the primary cats.

TRich2SS · 03-14-2019, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by staples87

I don't think it would be a bad idea to start with that (for fitment purposes). I've heard the MBRP race without secondary cats and it was loud as hell. I couldn't even imagine adding headers and getting rid of the primary cats.

Lol yea I think I'll just start with the axle back then lol. I don't want to draw too THAT much attention.

BruceWayne1LE · 03-31-2019, 11:23 AM

What about the Hokker short tube headers with no secondaries?

ULTRAZLS1 · 03-31-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TRich2SS

Hi all,

I currently have Kooks headers with the catless connection pipes (deletes primary and secondary cats). The connection pipes are 3inch diameter. I am interested in the MBRP Cat Back race series exhaust. I was wondering if anyone has done this combination and if so how they were able to fit it. I called MBRP and they told me the part of the pipe in their catback that was meant to connect to the stock system was made to fit the stock section which measures 2 2\3 inch diameter pipe. They are not sure if it would work without significant modification. Any advise or experience would be greatly appreciated.

I have kooks headers and off road connections. The mbrp race system bolted up perfect no issues.

I know others who have done it as well.

Your kooks connection pipes taper down to fit the stock exhaust. Which is just under 3 inches as well

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527290

Thread a made after the install

Odd after all this time they still don’t know this information. Wonder how many sales they have lost not telling people this.

18ss376 · 04-01-2019, 02:06 PM

I just don't like the 409 S.S. Had 409 S.S. muffler before & within a month it had rust on it. I prefer all my exhaust system to be made of 304 S.S.

TRich2SS · 04-01-2019, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

I have kooks headers and off road connections. The mbrp race system bolted up perfect no issues.

I know others who have done it as well.

Your kooks connection pipes taper down to fit the stock exhaust. Which is just under 3 inches as well

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527290

Thread a made after the install

Odd after all this time they still don’t know this information. Wonder how many sales they have lost not telling people this.

Thank you!! Do you happen to have any video of how it sounds since you have the exact setup I have. Also, how did you take care of the AFM? Did you tune it out?

ULTRAZLS1 · 04-01-2019, 03:44 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDEHWh4oJo4

Yeah afm tuned out

TRich2SS · 04-02-2019, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDEHWh4oJo4

Yeah afm tuned out

Damn that sounds good man. I am def going with those. Thank you for that information man, you don't know how much I appreciate it.

Scottyz · 04-03-2019, 10:38 AM

UltraZLS1, did your MBRP exhaust come with the tailpipes and tips coated black?

ULTRAZLS1 · 04-03-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TRich2SS

Damn that sounds good man. I am def going with those. Thank you for that information man, you don't know how much I appreciate it.

No prob !

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

UltraZLS1, did your MBRP exhaust come with the tailpipes and tips coated black?

Yes it’s an option. You can get them polished too

03-13-2019, 02:25 PM	#1
TRich2SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 260	MBRP Car Back to Kooks Headers Mid pipe Question Hi all, I currently have Kooks headers with the catless connection pipes (deletes primary and secondary cats). The connection pipes are 3inch diameter. I am interested in the MBRP Cat Back race series exhaust. I was wondering if anyone has done this combination and if so how they were able to fit it. I called MBRP and they told me the part of the pipe in their catback that was meant to connect to the stock system was made to fit the stock section which measures 2 2\3 inch diameter pipe. They are not sure if it would work without significant modification. Any advise or experience would be greatly appreciated.

03-31-2019, 11:23 AM	#7
BruceWayne1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern California Posts: 345	What about the Hokker short tube headers with no secondaries? __________________ Camaro 2SS 1LE, MBRP Catback, Mishimoto Catch Can, Rotofab dry, TSP1 7/8” headers,DSX FF, Pray ported MSD, 95mm TB 492WHP 473WTQ

03-14-2019, 01:01 PM	#2
TRich2SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit White Join Date: May 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 260	Damn nothing huh?

03-14-2019, 01:32 PM	#3
staples87 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 319	You may need to cut the 2 3/4" MBRP section and have someone weld the Kooks connection pipe to the MBRP. It's not going to be a straight forward bolt on installation. I can tell you it's going to be stupid loud, as in too loud. You're basically running straight pipes from the motor to the exhaust tips.

04-01-2019, 02:06 PM	#9
18ss376 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 520	I just don't like the 409 S.S. Had 409 S.S. muffler before & within a month it had rust on it. I prefer all my exhaust system to be made of 304 S.S.

04-01-2019, 03:44 PM	#11
ULTRAZLS1 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ Z71, 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 4,407	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rDEHWh4oJo4 Yeah afm tuned out

04-03-2019, 10:38 AM	#13
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	UltraZLS1, did your MBRP exhaust come with the tailpipes and tips coated black?

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