Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Here is a few pics. The parts are tagged from Kooks Right, Left and top. They are wrong! Maybe becaus it's a caprice but I don't an SS to varify. The header fit is fantastic and clears the oil cooler. System is tucked up tight and the only mods seem to be the factory muffler connection. I am working on it now and will post updates when I'm done.
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Dave
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Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
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Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Very interested in the details. Thanks.
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Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
I guess you took the day off!
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Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Yep. Weather was good for working outside.
For the details.
Did not have to extend the pipes. I did however need to make a pipe from the so called factory connection to the factory muffler. The mounting lugs on the cats needed to be bent down a 1/2 " to suck the system up tight. The driver side pipes run about 1/16 from the frame. The driver o2 sensor wires need to be extended 4". All in all about 5 hours on a rack and a few brews.
My car came from Wisconsin and is a bit rusty for a 2012. I would recommend soaking the bolts with wd40 or the like before you start. One of the 15mm cat nuts rounded off and I had to hammer a cheap 12 point 9/16 to get it loose.
The sound is a bit louder than stock with that little header tic as the exhaust pulse hits the tube.
I'll take a video and post it up in a bit.
For the details.
Did not have to extend the pipes. I did however need to make a pipe from the so called factory connection to the factory muffler. The mounting lugs on the cats needed to be bent down a 1/2 " to suck the system up tight. The driver side pipes run about 1/16 from the frame. The driver o2 sensor wires need to be extended 4". All in all about 5 hours on a rack and a few brews.
My car came from Wisconsin and is a bit rusty for a 2012. I would recommend soaking the bolts with wd40 or the like before you start. One of the 15mm cat nuts rounded off and I had to hammer a cheap 12 point 9/16 to get it loose.
The sound is a bit louder than stock with that little header tic as the exhaust pulse hits the tube.
I'll take a video and post it up in a bit.
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Dave
Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
71 GMC suburban 4X4
Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
71 GMC suburban 4X4
Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
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Dave
Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
71 GMC suburban 4X4
Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
71 GMC suburban 4X4
Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
I'm considering the kooks headers vs Xforce and others. Can you tell me what the center to center is on the header outlets? It would be a big help.
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Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Might you have any pictures of this fabbed pipe? Or at least a better description? Thanks.orgdnr wrote:Yep. Weather was good for working outside.
For the details.
Did not have to extend the pipes. I did however need to make a pipe from the so called factory connection to the factory muffler. <SNIP>
Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
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Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Bueler, Bueler? Inquiring minds want to know.CrashTestDummy wrote:Might you have any pictures of this fabbed pipe? Or at least a better description? Thanks.orgdnr wrote:Yep. Weather was good for working outside.
For the details.
Did not have to extend the pipes. I did however need to make a pipe from the so called factory connection to the factory muffler. <SNIP>
Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
Do YOU have my SPID?
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
Do YOU have my SPID?
Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Sorry about that. Not the prettiest welds but flux core mig is what it is.
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Dave
Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
71 GMC suburban 4X4
Chatsworth Ca
2012 9c1 ported LSA kooks 1 7/8 long tubes rotofab cai 575rwhp 570 tq. best repeatable 1/4 mile 11.32
69 Roadrunner 383 A/G 4 sp. bench seat (for sale) no rust
30 model A pickup QMP 383
Built Ford tough with chevy stuff
71 GMC suburban 4X4
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Re: Kooks 2014 SS system install on 2012 9c1
Cool. So it's like a 1-1.5" extension? One could probably do that with band clamps, right?
Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
Do YOU have my SPID?
Pearland, Texas
2012 Caprice 9C1
1992 B4C 1LE Camaro
2018 Tahoe PPV (her car)
1995 DGGM Impala SS
1985 Firebird - 310 LS1 C Prepared autocross car.
1980 Bluebird Wanderlodge
And some others
Do YOU have my SPID?