Is anyone on here using Kooks Shorty Headers? Are you happy with them? How long did the install take?
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pufferfish said:Very happy with them, but take just as long to install as long tube headers.
Have the option to change to LTs at any point and wouldn't. Just don't see that much of a power difference.
This is why I'm taking mine to the dealer to deal with...so to speak... ;Dpufferfish said:The time is in the bolts, not really the finagling of parts. Seems each header bolt needs a different type of wrench or a different arm location. It really just takes a lot of patience.
https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=6948.0Fiddler49 said:This is why I'm taking mine to the dealer to deal with...so to speak... ;D
I've had very good luck with the dealer I go to, as long as I take it during the week. My service rep only lets one guy work on my car, and yes he has a passion for Mustangs. But I will see if they're any Mustang specialists in my area, as it never hurts to have more than one place to take the car.steveespo said:https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=6948.0
Before you take it to a dealer mechanic read the trans post above. To install the headers there are many steps in removing parts to get them in. Each one is difficult and or tricky, if the tech working on your car is inexperienced, rushing or careless, I guarantee you will not be happy. Find a Mustang specialist shop in your area and check out their references and credentials and let them do it. They will care about your car because Mustangs are their passion and they will know the tricks needed when modding. Also their labor rates will probably be cheaper than a dealer service department.
Steve
I'm in the same situation as you and wouldn't hesitate to have Harrold Ford in Sacramento do any work on my car including installing headers. I also have AED about 40 minutes from my home and I would have them install headers if I was going to install them. AED is just under two hours from you and someone to consider. There are other competent shops in your area including the well known Borelli Motorsports in San Jose.Fiddler49 said:I've had very good luck with the dealer I go to, as long as I take it during the week. My service rep only lets one guy work on my car, and yes he has a passion for Mustangs. But I will see if they're any Mustang specialists in my area, as it never hurts to have more than one place to take the car.
Thanks for the reminder about AED and the tip on Borelli Rick!NFSBOSS said:I'm in the same situation as you and wouldn't hesitate to have Harrold Ford in Sacramento do any work on my car including installing headers. I also have AED about 40 minutes from my home and I would have them install headers if I was going to install them. AED is just under two hours from you and someone to consider. There are other competent shops in your area including the well known Borelli Motorsports in San Jose.
Fiddler49 said:I've had very good luck with the dealer I go to, as long as I take it during the week. My service rep only lets one guy work on my car, and yes he has a passion for Mustangs. But I will see if they're any Mustang specialists in my area, as it never hurts to have more than one place to take the car.
Never really considered that, but now that you've mentioned it, I've been looking into it. Might be a good thing to do. Just need to find someone nearby.302 Hi Pro said:Fiddler
Will you have your Kooks shorties jet hot ceramic powder coated before the install? Should also help with heat management. I do like the Kooks shorties, they are very nicely made. I'm thinking about these as well, and will get them ceramic coated before the install.
My opinion is Ford will find out if you've modded your car once you try for any warranty work, so why hide it? Having the dealer do the install ensures that they can't use an excuse of "bad 3rd party install of mods" to get out of warranty work. Besides, the dealer does all my regular service work thanks to being talked into a service contract when I bought the car. Considering the cost of the synthetic oil we use, I think I'm saving money in the long run with it though...but that's another subject...boss man said:In my opion, and we know all to much about opions. My car would never go to a dealer except for warranty work.
You will pay a higher hourly rate than a private mech. Also your car will be in the Ford computor system as being Moded. Even if you were to switch back to factory headers due to a problem, Ford will know. If this Ford specialist has a passion than he may due work on the side. something you should check into.
If AED is that close to your home you would be crazy not to let them do it.
I just think you will be over paying and leaving a paper trail should anything ever happen to the motor. It gives Ford that OUT on warranty work. What Ford dosent know wont hurt you!!
You will enjoy you Kooks. Anything you do to the Boss in breathing and exhaust makes a nice differance. The shorties are the way to go for a street car. Its nice to be able to drop the cats and when inspection come around its as simple as 4 bolts/2 clamps and 2 O2 senors to swap the cats back in and pass inspection.
Good Luck with your Install!
And post some pictures.
vista6019 said:I have heard that the shorty's are really not that beneficial in terms of added performance on the Boss: I have spoken to several folks at SVT who have indicated that Ford did a lot of research and the factory headers are reasonably efficient....Curious to hear other opinions/experiences here....
boss man said:Are The Kook shorties 1 7/8 tubes were I think the OEM are 1 3/4 or maybe 1 5/8.
Which gives better exhaust flow. Also I read somewhere that Kook does not recomend coating the SS headers for heat.
302 Hi Pro said:I spoke with the Kook's Rep about this back in November 2013 when I was researching this. At the time he thought it was a great idea and mentioned that one company, Jet was only 2.0 hours down the road.
I would call them to see it that has changed. Do you know why they would not recommend ceramic coating?
Thanks for the update,
302 Hi Pro
vista6019 said:I have heard that the shorty's are really not that beneficial in terms of added performance on the Boss: I have spoken to several folks at SVT who have indicated that Ford did a lot of research and the factory headers are reasonably efficient....Curious to hear other opinions/experiences here....
boss man said:From what I remember they said that the SS dissipates the heat better left un-coated.