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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Weighing a few options on exhaust and need some suggestions. I hear a lot about how good the AR product is and how well they fit and are relatively easy to install. Can I hear some facts/opinions as to which fits better or if they both fit equally well. I see where Kooks now has "green cats" they claim will not throw any codes. Not sure if I even want cats but it could factor in the decision if I decide to play it safe for possibility of future emissions testing in my area....also read here without cats exhaust smells bad? I think the AR Y-pipe is 3" where it meets the factory 3.5", is that correct? If so is Kooks the same way? Just asking, appreciate your $.02
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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The ARH y-pipe is 3" into 3 1/2", meaning it becomes 3 1/2" after they merge.

I can't speak for the Kooks.

If you decide on the ARH, pm me for special member pricing.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
The ARH y-pipe is 3" into 3 1/2", meaning it becomes 3 1/2" after they merge.

I can't speak for the Kooks.

If you decide on the ARH, pm me for special member pricing.
my kooks are the same way. no fitment issues. just constant leak issues from where the collector and y-pipe meet. i can't speak for others with kooks, but mine had to get some additional welding seems it was drunk monday when they built them and forgot to weld some spots on the collectors.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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I have the 1 7/8 arh and there awesome fit great awesome quality...
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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I got the ARH from Roger. Super easy install, way easier than I expected honestly. No leaks, look great overall very happy with the ease of install. Put one in from the top and the other from the bottom. Took longer to bolt them up than it did to get them in. Can't speak for kooks.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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I just got my ARH for my 6.2L you just have to specify that they are going on a 6.2l when ordering them and they will come with a 3 1/2 collecter. ARH all the way
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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i have a complete kooks exhaust on my ls3 camaro and they were a 8/10

ARH on my old 6.2 truck and id rate them 9/10.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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How much are ARH headers for a 6.2?
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Under $1500
is there a 10 out of 10?
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JCunningham
Under $1500
is there a 10 out of 10?
well i never give anything 10/10 cuz nothings usually ever perfect so take that how you want. you wont get a whole system under 1400 unless you know somebody i dont think. could be wrong
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