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Old 03-13-2012, 03:00 AM   #1
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Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Headers are TBSS specific and have pretty good clearance on both sides. 1 7/8 3" collector full length headers They dont hang down as low as I thought they would. Seem like another good header option as long as I can get a steering shaft in there

Im using an Fbody oil pan
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Old 03-13-2012, 08:27 AM   #2
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

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Old 03-13-2012, 12:08 PM   #3
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Very nice headers!

Is that the 'mild' DM? Did the engine move from stock? What was the problem with the Doug Thorley's?

Not related to headers- do your inner fenders still fit with that setup?

EDIT: Driver's side looks like it hangs lower than passenger's?
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Old 03-13-2012, 05:03 PM   #4
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

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Very nice headers!

Is that the 'mild' DM? Did the engine move from stock? What was the problem with the Doug Thorley's?

Not related to headers- do your inner fenders still fit with that setup?

EDIT: Driver's side looks like it hangs lower than passenger's?
It is the mild dropmember and as far as I know, it leaves the motor in stock location.

For the guys with the extreme dropmember the DT 's didn't work because of the motor being raised. There are clearance issues at the firewall. They probably would have worked for me but I just decided on the kooks. The driver side collector is slightly lower than the passenger but I don't think it will be an issue.

I haven't checked to see if the stock inner fender will work. Would be great if they did but Ill have to check with Nate
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:14 PM   #5
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Thinking out loud here but I'm wondering if those would work on my extreme drop --with motor raised higher that header plunge would be above bottom of frame----hhhmmmmm..what u think Shon-----and what is the part # for those??...........thanx jim
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Old 03-18-2012, 06:05 PM   #6
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Does anyone have a part number for these headers, any and all help would be appreciated for us ls1 dropmember guys.
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Old 03-18-2012, 09:00 PM   #7
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Does anyone have a part number for these headers, any and all help would be appreciated for us ls1 dropmember guys.
Kooks Part no.6311 on these 1 7/8

They also have the 6310 which is the 1 3/4. They would also work.
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Old 03-18-2012, 09:18 PM   #8
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Kooks Part no.6311 on these 1 7/8

They also have the 6310 which is the 1 3/4. They would also work.
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to the bottom of header ......with that should be able to figure where header would be as far as clearing under firewall..I'm running f-body pan...thanx ...jim
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Old 03-21-2012, 12:56 PM   #9
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Any chance you could take more pics for me. I am trying to get my Edelbrock 1 3/4 stepped to 1 7/8 out of my truck and tried fitting Kooks 2" 4th gen headers in and it's a no go. I know Kooks can make the TBSS headers in a 2" but don't want them made with out more pics.

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Where both collectors lie relative to the frame (How much room is there, outside of the collector to inside of the frame).
How close the tubes are to the back of the block (how fast they drop, I run a mid plate and worried they might protrude past the block and run in to the plate)

Also, what part number are these?

Thanks a ton!!
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Old 03-22-2012, 09:39 PM   #10
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Wow, I think this is what I've been looking for. Thank you very much.

Did you get a steering shaft in there?

What motor mounts and reinforcing plates are you using?
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Old 03-25-2012, 01:09 AM   #11
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Motor mounts are standard ls mounts that come with the dropmember. Hope to have the steering shaft routed this week.

SUPER73 - I took more detailed pics of the header clearance that ill post shortly. I think they'll work for you. Im very happy with the way they fit.

Jtp - measurement coming!
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Old 03-26-2012, 06:39 PM   #12
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

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Old 03-26-2012, 06:52 PM   #14
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Great pics----just what I needed--need to get cab in place before ordering--If U don't mind me asking where was best deal on these ...I know there not cheap and I'm not looking for cheap...just best deal with a good vendor!!.........jim
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Thanks for the additional pics!!


1 7/8 through Summit $799: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KOK-6311/

1 3/4 through Summit $789: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KOK-6310/
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Old 03-27-2012, 01:43 AM   #16
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

Jtp : the headers come down about 2.5" lower than the fbody pan.
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Jtp : the headers come down about 2.5" lower than the fbody pan.
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Thanx---get the cab on and I will see about firewall clearance --your measurements and pics should keep me from making a $800 mistake with this extreme drop!!......jim
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Old 03-27-2012, 12:01 PM   #18
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Summit will let send them back as long as you don't mess them up. I asked before I finalized my order on the camaro set and the tbss set I ordered.
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Summit will let send them back as long as you don't mess them up. I asked before I finalized my order on the camaro set and the tbss set I ordered.
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That was smart--thanx for tip............jim
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Summit will let send them back as long as you don't mess them up. I asked before I finalized my order on the camaro set and the tbss set I ordered.
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Old 03-28-2012, 01:29 AM   #21
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Headers are scratched straight from Kooks in the bent sections. It's one solid tube they bend.
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Old 03-30-2012, 02:47 AM   #22
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is your engine in the factory location? i set mine back about 4 in I dont know if the tube thats near wear the factory clutch linkage come through the firewall would clear. What do you mean by TBSS specific?
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Old 04-04-2012, 12:53 PM   #23
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Re: Kooks 1 7/8 headers+ stage2 dropmember= WINNING

The LS2 powered TrailBlazer SS......and I need a set of those on mine!
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Grrrr.. The passanger side header does not work for the simple fact that I have an aftermarket 6 bolt head. The passanger front tube passes through two of the lower bolt location. I technically could cut the two ears off, but if I ever go to and aftermarket 6 bolt block, I would need another set of heads.

Would never have thought about it, but this pic shows what I am talking about. Everything else would work with minor adjustments to the motor plate.

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I ordered a coated set off of LS1 tech. Should be here next week.
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