: NEW! Catted Bolt-On Midpipe for Kooks LT Headers
GOINGSOLO2 03-17-2010, 01:18 PM SOLO Performance is proud to introduce our newest product. You asked for it, and we have delivered. For those of you interested in purchasing Kooks 1 7/8" or 1 3/4" Long-Tube Headers, we now have a bolt-on HF catted midpipe that accommodates any of our five SOLO cat-back kits for the G8 GT and GXP.
This kit is designed for:
Any enthusiast that wants a complete BOLT-ON cat-back that accommodates the Kooks 1 7/8" or 1 3/4" long tube headers with no modifications.
This kit will ship:
Shipping NOW!
Kit Details:
High Flow Stainless Wound 200 Cell Catted Midpipe (High Flow)
The converters had to be far overrated in order to keep the CEL off. They are rated at 6 liters per side. They are not widely used due to their cost compared to a basic ceramic converter. These converters were mainly used on turbo and SC cars.
In-house built stainless steel 02 extenders
T409 mandrel bent pipes
T304 inside and out polished SS muffler, which incorporates a true X-design for internals, is completely free flow, and is heavily packed with SS wool and ceramic fiber into 4 separate chambers for longevity around the X-pipe
The midpipe is also compatible with the Kooks 1 3/4" LT Headers
NO DRONE
NO CEL
Power Increase (same day before and after dyno runs on a DynoJet):
Baseline (stock)- 294rwhp, 312ft/lbs TQ
With Catted Midpipe setup and Livernois Tune- 349rwhp, 358ft/lbs TQ
I will begin taking orders immediately, and they will ship out in the order that I receive calls and customer information. My contact information is below:
Steve Mariano
Solo Performance
516-655-9002 (7 days a week, up until midnight EST)
goingsolo2@hotmail.com
Note: We suggest turning off the 4 cylinder mode, as it does not sound as appealing with this setup. A tune is also recommended to take full advantage of the free-flow characteristics of this setup.
Pricing: add $575 to any of our 5 cat-back exhaust kits, resulting in the following pricing:
With Mach Shorty- $1374 shipped
With Mach Shorty Balanced- $1419 shipped
With Mach- $1369 shipped
With Mach Balanced- $1415 shipped
With V2 plus J- $1624 shipped
Pictures:
Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/Catted%20Midpipe%20for%20Kooks%20LT/IMG_3368.jpg
Catted Midpipe connecting to Kooks Headers (with V2 with J kit)
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Rear Section
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/Catted%20Midpipe%20for%20Kooks%20LT/IMG_3401.jpg
High-Resolution Videos:
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majesticix 03-17-2010, 01:39 PM This is truly a sick setup. I recommend this to anyone after hearing it in person. (The performance gains aren't too shabby either haha)
Rican219 03-17-2010, 01:51 PM HOLY CRAP!!! Gotta get my finances straight to many cool things are out.
I sure hope CC007 is getting royalties after every sale since he pioneered this set-up for Solo and for the rest of us.
What about us guys who already forked out coin for the Solo HFC and cat-back - how can we get the Kook's LT's retro-fitted on and how much?
swimman 03-17-2010, 01:57 PM And will this work with the 1 3/4" Kooks LTs?
majesticix 03-17-2010, 02:04 PM I sure hope CC007 is getting royalties after every sale since he pioneered this set-up for Solo and for the rest of us.
What about the guy videoing this stuff? :) haha
GOINGSOLO2 03-17-2010, 02:26 PM I sure hope CC007 is getting royalties after every sale since he pioneered this set-up for Solo and for the rest of us.
What about us guys who already forked out coin for the Solo HFC and cat-back - how can we get the Kook's LT's retro-fitted on and how much?
The easiest way would be to use your existing converters and have an exhaust shop weld the bodies of the converters into your existing midpipe.
GOINGSOLO2 03-17-2010, 02:49 PM And will this work with the 1 3/4" Kooks LTs?
Yes, they are both the same size except for pipe diameter, and both use a 3" collector. The flanges used are also the same part number for both header sizes, and they both use the same connecting pipe for the Kooks kits- therefore making them compatible as well.
swimman 03-17-2010, 02:52 PM Yes, they are both the same size except for pipe diameter, and both use a 3" collector. The flanges used are also the same part number for both header sizes.
As I already have the Mach system, could I buy the catted mid section directly for $575 or is the price different?
cmlease 03-17-2010, 02:55 PM how does this compare to the kook mid pipe for performance? pretty similar i'd think, right? this is mainly a sound change...right?
GOINGSOLO2 03-17-2010, 03:37 PM As I already have the Mach system, could I buy the catted mid section directly for $575 or is the price different?
If you already have a Mach system, we could build you the front section with the HF cats welded inline for $850 shipped. This front muffler section with cats has the same end points as our current kits, therefore you'd be able to retain your current midpipes and tailpipes. You would only need a new front muffler section with cats spliced inline.
You could also have the cats welded inline by a quality muffler shop. We could sell you just the body of the SS 200 cell converters, and a good muffler shop could do some pipe work and adapt the converters into it. The Kooks setup is wider and longer than the stock setup, so you would have to allow for that. There are a few ways a good shop could adapt it, but you would have to make sure it is a good shop. We could do that for $498 shipped.
how does this compare to the kook mid pipe for performance? pretty similar i'd think, right? this is mainly a sound change...right?
I would think the performance gains are very similar. The sound will be different because you would be using our cat-back exhaust system.
Woodys GXP 03-17-2010, 03:56 PM OMG! Only question I have is will these also fit the Doug Thorley headers?
If so......I might have to get a towel! :boink::hail:
GOINGSOLO2 03-17-2010, 04:05 PM OMG! Only question I have is will these also fit the Doug Thorley headers?
If so......I might have to get a towel! :boink::hail:
That's a great question. We fitted this with the Kooks headers. If their headers are the same length as the Kooks, and have the same 3" collector, then it should work. I am not sure though.
adriand 03-17-2010, 04:29 PM OMG! Only question I have is will these also fit the Doug Thorley headers?
If so......I might have to get a towel! :boink::hail:
No connector pipe needed for doug thorley headers. They will bolt up to all aftermarket catbacks, without cats of course. You should be able to weld in cats between headers and muffler section just like the above connection pipe.
CntryClub007 03-17-2010, 08:10 PM Wow! Quite a product you have released! I wonder why it was such a big hit?!?! Good luck with this kit...to anyone out there, it truly is AMAZING, you WILL NOT be disappointed. Solo has created an AMAZING product that makes HP on the dyno and in your seat.
jsg7377 03-18-2010, 10:59 AM Does the "With V2 plus J- $1624 shipped" price, include the J, or is that the price Plus the J.
I assume it is the price with the J -- but you know what happens when one assumes.
If my assumption is correct, what would it cost for the V2 and Cats, without the J? Can I simply just add the price of each component or subtract the cost of my J's????
I have heard this setup and it is a must have...
CntryClub007 03-18-2010, 11:14 AM JSG7377 - Do you want to get rid of the J-pipe that removes the drone-free aspect of the system? Or are you referring to your existing axle-back? Pretty sure you want to keep the adjustable j-pipe, as it is one of the most important components of Solo's systems.
I would think you could subtract the cost of your axle-back system from the cat-back system. It might require some custom fabrication in a muffler shop, but I believe V2 plus J includes the j-pipe system, you would need to get everything connected.
jsg7377 03-18-2010, 11:29 AM JSG7377 - Do you want to get rid of the J-pipe that removes the drone-free aspect of the system? Or are you referring to your existing axle-back? Pretty sure you want to keep the adjustable j-pipe, as it is one of the most important components of Solo's systems.
I would think you could subtract the cost of your axle-back system from the cat-back system. It might require some custom fabrication in a muffler shop, but I believe V2 plus J includes the j-pipe system, you would need to get everything connected.
No I want to keep the Js, which is my current axle-back (unless I'm missing something here).
Pretty much i just want the Mach with the HF Cats... And as far as the custom fabrication I would go to Solo, which would save me some money on shipping too. Not to mention it would be getting it done right...
So do my current J's not connect to this kit properly? If so, that would be a bummer.
GOINGSOLO2 03-18-2010, 11:50 AM No I want to keep the Js, which is my current axle-back (unless I'm missing something here).
Pretty much i just want the Mach with the HF Cats... And as far as the custom fabrication I would go to Solo, which would save me some money on shipping too. Not to mention it would be getting it done right...
So do my current J's not connect to this kit properly? If so, that would be a bummer.
Jsg, I am a bit confused on what the actual setup you have now is. Call Jeff, the owner, at 905-703-1557. He will be able to point you in the right direction as to what can be done. The price includes the J pipes.
CntryClub007 03-18-2010, 12:02 PM JSG - Your existing kit(axleback) is basically the last 3/4 of the overall exhaust, which I think you know. Just call Jeff and tell him I sent you lol...He will make sure everything turns out perfect, I can even tag along on the trip for a good time.
spider1701 03-18-2010, 12:39 PM steve,
I love that you guys have done this, however while i love the sound it seems to be a bit louder than my neighborhood can tolerate. Can anything be done to keep this system functionally intact while Quieting it down? I understand that adding back some sound reduction would take down the potential power gain but since any sound deadening would be in the cat back portion i suspect that power loss would be less than 10 hp.
Now that i said that i'll wait and see how long it takes before Virus calls me a Mary Alice.
What say you Steve?
Spider
jsg7377 03-18-2010, 12:41 PM CntryClub, you sir are a gentlemen and a scholar. If you could tag along with your infinite wisdom I would owe your indefinitely. Or at least a brewski....
Are you available after April 10th? That seems to be when they are available....
JSG - Your existing kit(axleback) is basically the last 3/4 of the overall exhaust, which I think you know. Just call Jeff and tell him I sent you lol...He will make sure everything turns out perfect, I can even tag along on the trip for a good time.
Virus 03-18-2010, 01:05 PM steve,
I love that you guys have done this, however while i love the sound it seems to be a bit louder than my neighborhood can tolerate. Can anything be done to keep this system functionally intact while Quieting it down? I understand that adding back some sound reduction would take down the potential power gain but since any sound deadening would be in the cat back portion i suspect that power loss would be less than 10 hp.
Now that i said that i'll wait and see how long it takes before Virus calls me a Mary Alice.
What say you Steve?
Spider
No Mary Alice from me. I'm her sister :D
GOINGSOLO2 03-18-2010, 01:09 PM steve,
I love that you guys have done this, however while i love the sound it seems to be a bit louder than my neighborhood can tolerate. Can anything be done to keep this system functionally intact while Quieting it down? I understand that adding back some sound reduction would take down the potential power gain but since any sound deadening would be in the cat back portion i suspect that power loss would be less than 10 hp.
Now that i said that i'll wait and see how long it takes before Virus calls me a Mary Alice.
What say you Steve?
Spider
You could go with the V2 with J cat back section and it will be quieter. Usually, with headers, it is hard to quiet it down. You are running an open exhaust.
spider1701 03-18-2010, 03:51 PM So you don't have the Mary Alice special with J's in stock then? LOL
zepcom 03-19-2010, 06:59 AM TWO Quotes here... to keep them seperate.
No I want to keep the Js, which is my current axle-back (unless I'm missing something here).
Pretty much i just want the Mach with the HF Cats... And as far as the custom fabrication I would go to Solo, which would save me some money on shipping too. Not to mention it would be getting it done right...
So do my current J's not connect to this kit properly? If so, that would be a bummer.
Hmmm... so let me get this straight: You have headers (open exhaust) and stock midpipes, and the SOLO Axelbacks that have the J's currently.
And you want to take off your axelbacks, perhaps your midpipe too, and go with a mach, HF cats, as a CATBACK?
<FYI - you should populate a signature so we know exactly what you have!>
You cannot "keep the axelbacks" and go with a catback. The catback is made differently and doesn't have the stock-like "flanges" that you bolted up your axelback setup to. It does have J's towards the rear of the car similarly to how the axelbacks do, but if you take off your J's and "transfer them to your new catback" ... if it's even possible ... you're wasting your investment in the axelback that you already have into it.
If it were me, and I realized that I mistakenly bought the axelbacks+J's but I wanted something more, I'd look into selling the Axelback kit locally, complete (with J's) and then use that money and some more of your own to purchase the complete catback system (optionally with cats) of your choice. That way, the investment you have into your axelbacks is not wasted (someone else would be enjoying them, drone free, on their car) and you could get the exact full catback setup that you desire
steve,
I love that you guys have done this, however while i love the sound it seems to be a bit louder than my neighborhood can tolerate. Can anything be done to keep this system functionally intact while Quieting it down? I understand that adding back some sound reduction would take down the potential power gain but since any sound deadening would be in the cat back portion i suspect that power loss would be less than 10 hp.
Now that i said that i'll wait and see how long it takes before Virus calls me a Mary Alice.
What say you Steve?
Spider
Spider,
Once again, where's that sig where we can figure out what you actually have currently on your car?
Since you posted on the "Catted bolt-on midpipe for Kooks LT headers" thread... why not go back to stock manifolds and re-evaluate the "noise reduction" that it is expected to give, in concert with your (?) mach catback system? Do you have a mach balanced, v2+J (the relative quietest of the 5 current catback offerings), and do you have the solo high flow cats?
You'd have to work out the details with Steve/Jeff, but you could consider doing what Virus did a while back and planning a road trip to the Buffalo store to get your system inline-converted from whatever you have now to a v2+j for the price that you and Jeff/Steve agree to... that would quiet it down a bit.
I'd recommend dumping the headers first though and going back to stock manifolds if you're concerned about noise. Headers and quiet do not mix.
--zepcom
SpeedRacerX 03-19-2010, 09:10 PM OK, so the only catbacks this combo (Kooks LTHs & Solo Catted Midpipe) will bolt to are the catbacks from Solo...is that correct?
Meaning, many of us have Borla, Corsa, and Magnaflow catbacks: will this "combination" bolt directly to them without modification???
Thx.
DRCUSTOMPARTS 03-19-2010, 09:57 PM Randy that's right, they only work with the Solo catback.
spider1701 03-22-2010, 11:28 AM zepcom,
As far as exhaust i am stock, i was asking questions to get a clear idea of what final solution i would like to have. Just doing the research ahead of time. I cannot afford to buy any performance part and not be happy and have to do it over again, so i ask lots of questions and that usually serves me quite well. I have listened to and driven in virus's car both before and after j's and hfc's, i asked the question above before listening to virus's after the j's hfcs. It wasn't as loud as i expected based on his discription. A g8 with kooks with highflow cats (not solo's) xpipe and gxp axlebacks, someones' gxp with spintechs, etc.
Virus 03-22-2010, 11:39 AM zepcom,
As far as exhaust i am stock, i was asking questions to get a clear idea of what final solution i would like to have. Just doing the research ahead of time. I cannot afford to buy any performance part and not be happy and have to do it over again, so i ask lots of questions and that usually serves me quite well. I have listened to and driven in virus's car both before and after j's and hfc's, i asked the question above before listening to virus's after the j's hfcs. It wasn't as loud as i expected based on his discription. A g8 with kooks with highflow cats (not solo's) xpipe and gxp axlebacks, someones' gxp with spintechs, etc.
Under promise and over deliver is just good customer service :wink2:
zepcom 03-22-2010, 12:13 PM zepcom,
As far as exhaust i am stock, i was asking questions to get a clear idea of what final solution i would like to have. Just doing the research ahead of time. I cannot afford to buy any performance part and not be happy and have to do it over again, so i ask lots of questions and that usually serves me quite well. I have listened to and driven in virus's car both before and after j's and hfc's, i asked the question above before listening to virus's after the j's hfcs. It wasn't as loud as i expected based on his discription. A g8 with kooks with highflow cats (not solo's) xpipe and gxp axlebacks, someones' gxp with spintechs, etc.
I hear ya Spider ... wasn't trying to be mean or whatnot, so sorry if it came across that way. Everyone's impression of "loudness" is unique, and with all the different 'functions' that G8's can have (daily driver verses weekend 1/4 track racer) there are differences of opinion as to what is acceptable.
I met up with a user who wanted an exhaust but has never heard anything really (new to the forums too, so I gave him a break) and we stood behind his 100% stock GT and did remote start. Then we moved to behind my car and I repeated the test. I don't think he said anything for a few minutes. Then I unlocked the doors, key in, and revved mine a little bit. Now he had plenty to say, he started asking all sorts of questions and such.
Then I took him for a test drive. He couldn't stop saying how different and more muscle'ier the car sounded as compared to his.
Needless to say, he's getting a new system soon.
I think that an exhaust upgrade is one of the best things for these cars. They add a dose of testosterone that these cars were missing from the factory. :driving:
spider1701 03-22-2010, 12:17 PM i know what you mean, i do like the muscular sound that the solo gives, however on the otherside, i love the stealth factor these cars have. Most people don't have any idea how fast these cars are and it's really cool to see the suprise on peoples faces when you pull around them at wot. Hence my desire to have a stock quiet during normal driving and loud enough at WOT to say F U. LOL
majesticix 03-22-2010, 01:30 PM I'd say any of these systems sound pretty mild under normal driving conditions. Plenty stealth like with exception to those with headers and cats maybe. Even then they aren't terribly loud until you get on it. Unless you put a cam in it, driving normally should still be relatively quiet.
Tough to have a car super quiet, and then explode on WOT (at least explode by my definition). I'd suggest an intake and Solo/Corsa Catback if you want the car to be pretty quiet normally and louder at WOT. As soon as you mess with the headers or cats, the tone will change much more.
You could also go with the Solo Axlebacks and deactivate AFM (AFM is anything but stock quiet on this system) and an intake.
Intake alone makes some good noise. Won't change the sound of your car at all until you get on it and it is very noticeable from the interior and exterior. Gets some good power too!
DRCUSTOMPARTS 03-22-2010, 03:32 PM Tough to have a car super quiet, and then explode on WOT (at least explode by my definition).
That's true, but the new Dynomax muffler with a spring loaded flapper valve will accomplish that. It's due out at the end of the month, and it should eliminate drone since it will be quiet when cruising but roar at WOT.
adriand 03-22-2010, 03:53 PM Will SOLO make an off road mid-pipe also?
DRCUSTOMPARTS 03-22-2010, 04:23 PM Why are you planning on going off-roading in your G8? lol
adriand 03-22-2010, 05:28 PM Excuse me, catless!!
GOINGSOLO2 03-22-2010, 08:55 PM Will SOLO make an off road mid-pipe also?
We can make the midpipe with no cats, but that is a special order item. Please call Jeff at 905-703-1557 for a catless midpipe.
majesticix 03-23-2010, 10:20 AM That's true, but the new Dynomax muffler with a spring loaded flapper valve will accomplish that. It's due out at the end of the month, and it should eliminate drone since it will be quiet when cruising but roar at WOT.
I saw that...pretty cool idea. My father said his 2010 M6 Camaro has something similar in it that opens up when you exceed about 4000RPM. Not sure if there is any truth in that but I think that is what he was told. Regardless, that car sounds awesome. I'll have to go for another drive in it when he pulls it out to compare to mine now. Haven't heard his baby roar since September!
CntryClub007 03-23-2010, 12:43 PM We gonna hear it ROAR at NYIRP? haha...
Update on my setup, still going strong, still love it. Solo is the best. Showed a few other people my kit the other day, absolutely fell in love with it. Only heard great comments from it.
majesticix 03-23-2010, 01:35 PM I'm hoping. He used to drag race 30-40 years ago with his '69 Camaro and later his "Womp 'em" Wagon. Damn wagon was faster than his Camaro. He said he wanted to come out though this year, so hopefully I can convince him. It'd be cool to get his Camaro, brother's Challenger, and other brother's Supercharged Grand Prix. That would be a good time.
My youngest brother has a Mazda 3. We won't invite him.
SpeedRacerX 03-23-2010, 06:39 PM I saw that...pretty cool idea. My father said his 2010 M6 Camaro has something similar in it that opens up when you exceed about 4000RPM. Not sure if there is any truth in that but I think that is what he was told. Regardless, that car sounds awesome. I'll have to go for another drive in it when he pulls it out to compare to mine now. Haven't heard his baby roar since September!
I wonder if that's like the dual-mode exhaust that is optional on the Corvettes and is good for like 5 extra HP?
CntryClub007 03-25-2010, 06:35 PM I'm hoping. He used to drag race 30-40 years ago with his '69 Camaro and later his "Womp 'em" Wagon. Damn wagon was faster than his Camaro. He said he wanted to come out though this year, so hopefully I can convince him. It'd be cool to get his Camaro, brother's Challenger, and other brother's Supercharged Grand Prix. That would be a good time.
My youngest brother has a Mazda 3. We won't invite him.
HAHAHA...we could invite him, he could just be used as the guy that makes everyone else look like their cars are running faster than normal haha...nothing like making a pass after a guy who goes 9.09 @ 1xx, then going 12 something and feeling slow and all the money you just dumped into your car was for nothing.
I wonder if that's like the dual-mode exhaust that is optional on the Corvettes and is good for like 5 extra HP?
Buddies Grand Sport has that...sounds interesting to say the least...I guess you can pop a fuse and they will stay open all the time...
Rican219 04-04-2010, 08:41 PM Ordered! Thanks for Helping me out Steve cannot wait!
GOINGSOLO2 04-04-2010, 09:20 PM Ordered! Thanks for Helping me out Steve cannot wait!
Any time buddy! It was nice talking to you on the phone. I can not wait to hear the feedback connecting this to the JBA LT headers. If you need anything during the install process, give either myself or Jeff a call.
Have a great Easter everyone!!
no cel huh? that's good news. I might have to stop by this summer for a full system. Sometimes guys like me who are on the fence with the solo and are thinking corsa just need a little poke and incentive though :)
GOINGSOLO2 04-06-2010, 12:10 PM Belo,
We urge you to drive in a Solo equipped vehicle...that will be all of the poke you need LOL:)
zepcom 04-07-2010, 06:40 AM no cel huh? that's good news. I might have to stop by this summer for a full system. Sometimes guys like me who are on the fence with the solo and are thinking corsa just need a little poke and incentive though :)
Belo,
It's all too easy... as I said over the winter with you via PM's ... since you're local to Buffalo, sometime soon we could meet up at Mufflerman and you could take a test drive in my car with the Solo axelbacks and HF cats. You will love it. Plus you can meet the crew who would install it for you... they're top notch.
Hit me up with a PM if you wanna meet up some afternoon and afterwards, your mind will be made up for sure. :judge:
Rican219 04-14-2010, 09:31 PM Can't wait to install I just got mine today. Hopefully Friday
Rican219 04-19-2010, 07:09 PM Here You go http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32161
Slizzo 07-28-2010, 03:22 PM Hey guys, quick question for ya. That price you listed, is that price with headers? Or is it price for the mids, minus headers (which you buy at your own cost?)
Trying to figure out what I want to do, buy Kooks LTs, the Kooks Camaro catted connectors + one of your full catback systems; or one of these custom fabbed mids from you and the Kooks LTs.
GOINGSOLO2 07-28-2010, 09:58 PM The price includes the midpipe with the HF cats welded inline, plus our cat-back exhaust kit connected to it. The Kooks headers are bought separately. I hope this helps...remember, it is all bolt-on with this kit.
Steve
Slizzo 07-30-2010, 11:52 PM The price includes the midpipe with the HF cats welded inline, plus our cat-back exhaust kit connected to it. The Kooks headers are bought separately. I hope this helps...remember, it is all bolt-on with this kit.
Steve
Makes more sense... So basically around the same prices a "full" Kooks system would be, but you're providing the axle backs...
Still, not all that bad all said and done.
Gives me more options to consider!
GOINGSOLO2 08-10-2010, 10:09 AM This is a fantastic solution to bolt on the Kooks LT headers and provide tons os usable power!! Give me a call anytime with questions or to place an order. You can reach me 7 days a week until midnight EST.
Steve Mariano
Solo Performance
516-655-9002
goingsolo2@hotmail.com
Slizzo 08-20-2010, 09:20 PM One more question: you say no CELs right?
Is this no "new" CELs when headers are already installed and a tune is in place to turn off the O2 sensors? Or do you mean that I could take off my stock manifolds, catback, and straight pipe axle backs then install your catted Kooks midpipe and Kooks headers and have no CEL?
If the latter is the case, then damn, this is the first full exhaust solution from headers on back that DOESN'T need a tune in order to turn off the CEL.
GOINGSOLO2 08-20-2010, 10:18 PM One more question: you say no CELs right?
Is this no "new" CELs when headers are already installed and a tune is in place to turn off the O2 sensors? Or do you mean that I could take off my stock manifolds, catback, and straight pipe axle backs then install your catted Kooks midpipe and Kooks headers and have no CEL?
If the latter is the case, then damn, this is the first full exhaust solution from headers on back that DOESN'T need a tune in order to turn off the CEL.
With our setup and the Kooks LT headers, there is no cell whatsoever...as long as the install is done correctly and there are no leaks. A tune is recommended if you are getting LT headers, but not necessary. I know most, if not all, of the customers who have this setup also have a tune to maximize the benefits of what this setup gives you.
StBlGT 10-02-2010, 10:19 AM question, i was looking into getting the high-flow cats, however, i am very interested in this set-up now. from what i've read, this includes the original solo high-flow cats which are welded to the midpipe to connect to the kooks long tubes, correct? so you'd be running the headers into the solo high flow cats...because i don't want to run catless. and the $575 price is the HFC's & midpipe. then i would just have to purchase the kooks headers (part #6712, 1 7/8" (PAIR) NOT the SET, for $903.83 correct?) and nothing else? i already have a mach-shorty balanced exhaust installed. thanks, i greatly appreciate it!
G8GXP 10-02-2010, 11:00 AM I'll let Steve confirm the price, but that looks correct. You will have the exact same system as I do then. Enjoy it. I know I do.
GOINGSOLO2 10-03-2010, 11:24 AM Out cat-backs by themselves are not compatible with this kit...the connecting points are different....the catted midpipe kit in this thread already includes a cat-back, but one that has different connecting points. This was because of how we had to design the kit to fit with the headers. We can always send you the HF cats without the flanges and you can weld them inline.
GOINGSOLO2 10-07-2010, 07:48 AM These kits are ready and completely bolt-on. Call me any time, 7 days a week until midnight EST.
Steve
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Zodiac 12-10-2011, 12:41 PM Does anyone know if this will work with the Pacesetter headers?
StBlGT 12-10-2011, 12:58 PM ^^^ these are for kooks LT's (1 7/8" or 1 3/4")...not sure you even need any type of midpipe for the pacesetter's. i thought they bolt right up.
Zodiac 12-10-2011, 02:43 PM ^^^ these are for kooks LT's (1 7/8" or 1 3/4")...not sure you even need any type of midpipe for the pacesetter's. i thought they bolt right up.
I'm going to be running cats, so I wanted to know if this set up would work. I guess I'll just continue saving up for my Kooks + this combo. Only another month or 2 hopefully.
GOINGSOLO2 12-12-2011, 02:01 PM We have not hooked this up to Pacesetter headers, so we are not sure. At worst, a shop would have to make a small adapter pipe, otherwise it is pretty close. You would buy the headers without cats, bc our midpipe already has th HF cats welded inline.
GOINGSOLO2 12-20-2011, 06:27 PM http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/xmas%20Pics/merrychristmasseasongreeting2012.jpg
millatime84 03-28-2012, 09:20 AM New owner of Mach Balance with high flow cats connected to Kook's LT 1 7/8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiXKweGf4OI&context=C4152b67ADvjVQa1PpcFPHgurJ-uvymbCu6tMMRo2d30ilK7McYhI=
GOINGSOLO2 03-30-2012, 07:47 AM Sounds great!!!! Thanks for your support and welcome to the SOLO family:)
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