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Allmotor1313 · 06-14-2015, 05:25 PM

I have a pair of kooks headers from my 20111 SS. Will they fit my 2013 zl1?

nighttowl · 06-14-2015, 05:40 PM

They are the same.

Allmotor1313 · 06-14-2015, 07:12 PM

Thanks.

ZO6 Bryan · 06-14-2015, 10:40 PM

Not necessarily. When did you get them? The early kooks headers did not fit the ZL1. They were redesigned around mid 2012 to fit both SS and ZL1.

Allmotor1313 · 06-15-2015, 12:06 AM

Jan 2014

ZO6 Bryan · 06-15-2015, 09:12 PM

Then you should be fine.

cybercoaster · 06-16-2015, 12:17 PM

2" kooks?

Allmotor1313 · 06-16-2015, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybercoaster

2" kooks?

Yes 2 inch

cybercoaster · 06-17-2015, 09:59 AM

Be sure and get some thermal socks and better wires - cylinder 3 wire will melt down. I have the socks and JDP wires. It finally gave out while on the Power Tour (~3000 miles) but thank goodness I was ready for it. I kept my stock wires in the trunk. You may want to use header wrap as well. Not sure how much that helps but wish I had it on at least where it touches on #3. You will also need to remove the clip on the steering shaft as it hits the headers. Pretty minor stuff.

ZL W0N · 06-17-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybercoaster

Be sure and get some thermal socks and better wires - cylinder 3 wire will melt down. I have the socks and JDP wires. It finally gave out while on the Power Tour (~3000 miles) but thank goodness I was ready for it. I kept my stock wires in the trunk. You may want to use header wrap as well. Not sure how much that helps but wish I had it on at least where it touches on #3. You will also need to remove the clip on the steering shaft as it hits the headers. Pretty minor stuff.

Is this a normal problem with headers?? I feel like you could get them ceramic coated and that would take care of the heat soak issue..

Stephen12ZL1 · 06-17-2015, 11:40 AM

Recently installed Stainless Power headers required nothing other than reusing the stock spark plug wires which have heat shields. Other brands I have installed required aftermarket wires and cool socks.

cdjnight · 06-17-2015, 11:53 AM

Install Holley angled Plug wires and you probably wont need the socks,

https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../parts/561-101

JDP Sales · 06-17-2015, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybercoaster

Be sure and get some thermal socks and better wires - cylinder 3 wire will melt down. I have the socks and JDP wires. It finally gave out while on the Power Tour (~3000 miles) but thank goodness I was ready for it. I kept my stock wires in the trunk. You may want to use header wrap as well. Not sure how much that helps but wish I had it on at least where it touches on #3. You will also need to remove the clip on the steering shaft as it hits the headers. Pretty minor stuff.

That's no good! You'll be good with our wires!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

Recently installed Stainless Power headers required nothing other than reusing the stock spark plug wires which have heat shields. Other brands I have installed required aftermarket wires and cool socks.

We don't "need" to change the wires with ARH, Dynatech, KOOKS or Stainless Works but there are wires out there that out perform the factory wires, provide additional clearance as well as thermal capacity.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdjnight

Install Holley angled Plug wires and you probably wont need the socks,

https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../parts/561-101

We use a 135 degree boot in our wire sets that we suggest for headers but we also include the socks for added protection.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

cybercoaster · 06-17-2015, 01:48 PM

Wow - looks like I ordered the wrong set. Someone sent me the link to order the ones I did - lesson learned. Ordering some through JDP now. I know others have also posted the same issues that I have had.

06-14-2015, 05:25 PM	#1
Allmotor1313 Drives: Chevy Camaro 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 44	kooks headers I have a pair of kooks headers from my 20111 SS. Will they fit my 2013 zl1?

06-14-2015, 05:40 PM	#2
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,822 View My Garage	They are the same. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - 652 rwhp, 588 rwtq SAE 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

06-14-2015, 10:40 PM	#4
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	Not necessarily. When did you get them? The early kooks headers did not fit the ZL1. They were redesigned around mid 2012 to fit both SS and ZL1. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

06-15-2015, 09:12 PM	#6
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	Then you should be fine. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

06-17-2015, 09:59 AM	#9
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	Be sure and get some thermal socks and better wires - cylinder 3 wire will melt down. I have the socks and JDP wires. It finally gave out while on the Power Tour (~3000 miles) but thank goodness I was ready for it. I kept my stock wires in the trunk. You may want to use header wrap as well. Not sure how much that helps but wish I had it on at least where it touches on #3. You will also need to remove the clip on the steering shaft as it hits the headers. Pretty minor stuff. Attached Images

06-14-2015, 07:12 PM	#3
Allmotor1313 Drives: Chevy Camaro 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 44	Thanks.

06-15-2015, 12:06 AM	#5
Allmotor1313 Drives: Chevy Camaro 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 44	Jan 2014

06-16-2015, 12:17 PM	#7
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	2" kooks?

06-17-2015, 11:40 AM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,815	Recently installed Stainless Power headers required nothing other than reusing the stock spark plug wires which have heat shields. Other brands I have installed required aftermarket wires and cool socks. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

06-17-2015, 11:53 AM	#12
cdjnight Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 266	Install Holley angled Plug wires and you probably wont need the socks, https://holley.com/products/exhaust/.../parts/561-101 __________________

06-17-2015, 01:48 PM	#14
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	Wow - looks like I ordered the wrong set. Someone sent me the link to order the ones I did - lesson learned. Ordering some through JDP now. I know others have also posted the same issues that I have had.