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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Default Kooks LT headers

Hey guys,

Couple questions about Kooks.

1. I'm going to run pypes violaters out back. My question is what H or X pype do you guys have with Kooks LT headers.

2. Can i have off road if I do not have emissions? Should I just get a "with CATS sytem?" I do not want any check engine light before or after the tune.

3. Do I need more than headers, x or h pipe and exhaust?

4. I would love instructions on how you guys installed this system. I am a mechanic in the Air Force so I think I can do the complete install on my own. Please, if you have any input on Kooks header install let me know.

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Nate
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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hey man. ull need to get 02 sensor extensions for the LT's. the H pipe will give u a deeper tone where the X will give u a few extra ponies. youtube can help in ur decision but we all know that does no justice haha. here is a write up someone did on another forum. i can email u the PDF if u like i dont know how to post anything but it is of a kooks install. install is stright foward but a pain. plan on 10 hrs

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...s-install.html
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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also use tons of penetrating oil. stuff is like a hot knife through butter on rusted parts
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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found the PDF haha

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/alb...ks_Install.pdf

this will also make for a good read
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techar...ers/index.html
Old May 1, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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I installed kooks with the catted x-pipe in approximately 4 hours. I ended up having to contact Brenspeed to have my rear 02 sensors shut off. Brenspeed informed me that there is a 50% chance that the highflow cats would set the engine light off.
Old May 1, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMike1337
Cool dude,

Thanks for the informartion I will be using that when it comes time then.
Old May 1, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 08alloy
I installed kooks with the catted x-pipe in approximately 4 hours. I ended up having to contact Brenspeed to have my rear 02 sensors shut off. Brenspeed informed me that there is a 50% chance that the highflow cats would set the engine light off.
What catted x-pipe did you get? Sounds like you got a good fit on everything. Did you buy a tuner from brenspeed? I could just go to a local tune shop right?

Last but not least, are you happy with the sound and power?

Thanks,
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Old May 1, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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You need to use Kooks x-pipe of H-pipe. If you buy their kit it come with the O2 extensions so you dont need to get those seperately.
The kit is all you need. You can go off-road if they dont have emissions testing. Check your state laws.
Old May 1, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMike1337

Could you repost the pdf link? It's broken with "..." in it.

I thought I had that pdf but I can't seem to find it and I'll be installing Kooks soon.

I did find the original forum post that this pdf was made from though. But I'd rather have a pdf since it's more portable.
Old May 1, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zkiller
You need to use Kooks x-pipe of H-pipe. If you buy their kit it come with the O2 extensions so you dont need to get those seperately.
The kit is all you need. You can go off-road if they dont have emissions testing. Check your state laws.
Is that all I would need then? I have the pypes violater axle back mufflers. Would it be better to just get BBK? They are way cheaper right? Any info?



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