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Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 7:39 pm
by Silversled
xcidmigs wrote:
Anyway we can get a pic of how the exhaust hangs under the car while its on the ground, like put the camera down very low to ground?
The best I could do between dinner and dessert...

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Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:38 pm
by Pursuit
The Camaro parts are right at 2". The PPV chokes down to less than 1-7/8". And those headers tuck in there nice!

Regards,

Maurice

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 9:08 pm
by Silversled
Pursuit wrote: And those headers tuck in there nice!

Regards,

Maurice
Agree, I was surprised at how well it fit considering some of the installations I've seen which appear to hang low. Some have claimed they had to space out the "cross brace" or delete it. I'm not sure if it's because the kit is designed for a 2014 SS which essentially has the same chassis as the 2014 PPV or if I took extra care to tuck it up before tightening the clamps.

I've driven it quite aggressively already and no issues with the pipes hitting the chassis. I'm happy with the fit.

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 9:11 pm
by s/c'd cav
Silversled wrote:
Pursuit wrote: And those headers tuck in there nice!

Regards,

Maurice
Agree, I was surprised at how well it fit considering some of the installations I've seen which appear to hang low. Some have claimed they had to space out the "cross brace" or delete it. I'm not sure if it's because the kit is designed for a 2014 SS which essentially has the same chassis as the 2014 PPV or if I took extra care to tuck it up before tightening the clamps.

I've driven it quite aggressively already and no issues with the pipes hitting the chassis. I'm happy with the fit.
just make sure you crawl under it soon and double check all the clamps are tight

i usually check the first few heat cycles for a few days , then after a week , ive seen them work loose , and that is usually where the hitting comes in , also some dont get it right the first time

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 12:41 pm
by Silversled
UPDATE:

After doing some WOT tuning this weekend the mid-pipe would sometimes barely touch the cross brace and buzz for a split second. This really only occurred when letting off and then immediately on the throttle when at full engine load.

The mid pipe is already tucked up as far as I would like. I decided to go to the local Ace hardware and pick up 3/8 steel spacers and longer flanged bolts of the same 10.9 grade to space out the cross brace a tad.

Now there is plenty of clearance and no rub whatsoever.

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Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 1:17 pm
by CrashTestDummy
Heh, time to find some polyurethane engine mounts!!

Nice solution. I'll be keeping that in mind when I throw my exhaust system under our '12.

Should have painted that cross brace! ;)

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 1:31 pm
by Silversled
CrashTestDummy wrote:Heh, time to find some polyurethane engine mounts!!

Nice solution. I'll be keeping that in mind when I throw my exhaust system under our '12.

Should have painted that cross brace! ;)
LOL. A loud car I don't mind; a vibrating car I do.

I thought of painting it but I'd rather drive than watch paint dry. Also for the effort and a $10 rattle can, I'd rather spend an extra $45 for a BMR brace and look all race-boy like ;) BMR is about 30 minutes from my house.

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 8:51 am
by No Moa
nice write up sir, I think I have found my next mod. Any running videos.

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 11:31 am
by Silversled
No Moa wrote:nice write up sir, I think I have found my next mod. Any running videos.
No Moa,
Sorry it took a while. It's been crazy at work.

I'm not sure how to embed youtube vids here but here is the youtube link.

https://youtu.be/TSTmbi7T_jU

Re: 2014 Kooks LT + Chevy SS mufflers = IT WORKS

Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 12:39 pm
by No Moa
DAMN!!!!!!! Love it!!! I wish I was rich instead of good looking LOL