Installing Kooks LT tomorrow

adam0421 · May 1st, 2009, 02:03 AM

I'm installing a set of Kooks LT headers tomorrow morning. I was wondering what to use to clean the head after I pull the stock manifold off? Also, should I use loctite on header bolts? Also any tips or tricks for a better install would be appreciated

BTW I've got to give a big thanks to radmustangs for a good deal and great customer service.

Thanks,

Adam

usafimj · May 1st, 2009, 02:05 AM

I just used like carb or brake cleaner to clean the surfaces of the head and headers.

Emay · May 1st, 2009, 01:41 PM

USA's info is good advice and works great for cleaning.

Tips for install:

Do not use locktite, get some locking bolts if your worried about them backing out.

take your time

If you have a strut tower brace, remove it before raising the motor for header install clearance

Beers on hand

plenty of searchable info here that will help in making the job tolerable.

coolhandluke · May 1st, 2009, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by usafimj

I just used like carb or brake cleaner to clean the surfaces of the head and headers.

+2

adam0421 · May 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM

Thanks. Well I just got home from work. Gonna go put these in, hopefully it doesn't take too long

Emay · May 1st, 2009, 03:20 PM

See you around 7pm central

coolhandluke · May 1st, 2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

See you around 7pm central

LOL...more like 7:00 am if it were me.

ia07gt · May 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM

headers are not bad as long as you have beer, decent tools, and use common sence. also a lift can come in handy.

Emay · May 1st, 2009, 10:43 PM

8:45 cst, whats the status?

Towelly · May 1st, 2009, 11:11 PM

Inquiring minds want to know!

ia07gt · May 2nd, 2009, 04:39 AM

waiting

07 STROKER · May 2nd, 2009, 04:50 AM

he realized that kooks needs alot of denting to fit properly hes been busy.

usafimj · May 2nd, 2009, 04:59 AM

He'd probably have to do a mock set up then weld it all together

07 STROKER · May 2nd, 2009, 05:04 AM

yup true.....kooks suck ass.

adam0421 · May 2nd, 2009, 06:38 AM

finally done.....and the bitch of it all I didn't get to start it yet because it's 3 am here and everyone is sleepin.

Install wasn't that bad, just time consuming......had problems with my jack and the 02 extension didn't fit so I had to cut and splice. I did the whole thing solo cuz my buddy dogged out on it.

One other thing that held me back was the bolt on top of the starter. When I was putting the starter back on I spent 45 minutes under the car trying to get at that flippin bolt. I finally got out from under the car to post here about what a dumbass I am cuz I cant get this bolt in, and ask for help, but I happened to take a glance from the top view of the motor and it was easy to get from that angle.

They look sexy as hell though, kinda makes the rest of the engine bay look bad. I will post some pics tomorrow

adam0421 · May 2nd, 2009, 05:07 PM

Got it started today.....no leaks and sounds bad ass.

I did get a CEL, haven't checked it yet though.

One other thing I haven't tested yet, I had bamachips turn off Traction control permanently in the tune for the LT's but the light on the TC button is not lit like when you push it to manually turn it off. My question is when TC is turned off in the tune does the TC button not light up?

Rankus06 · May 2nd, 2009, 10:25 PM

he realized that kooks needs alot of denting to fit properly hes been busy.

You didn't need to dent the Kooks right?

bkid · May 2nd, 2009, 10:40 PM

A long long extension from the front of the motor gets that starter bolt in quick. I used a plastic scraper and mineral spirits to clean the heads. Congrats on a long install. Did you change out the squishy stock motor mounts?

adam0421 · May 2nd, 2009, 10:44 PM

nope, still sittin on stock mounts

bkid · May 2nd, 2009, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by adam0421

nope, still sittin on stock mounts

The prothane bullets are nice.

May 1st, 2009, 02:03 AM	#1
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 300	Installing Kooks LT tomorrow I'm installing a set of Kooks LT headers tomorrow morning. I was wondering what to use to clean the head after I pull the stock manifold off? Also, should I use loctite on header bolts? Also any tips or tricks for a better install would be appreciated BTW I've got to give a big thanks to radmustangs for a good deal and great customer service. Thanks, Adam __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

May 1st, 2009, 02:05 AM	#2
usafimj MM Fanatic 2007 Ford Mustang GT 13.253 @ 106.96mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 4,432	I just used like carb or brake cleaner to clean the surfaces of the head and headers. __________________ Mods in garage Hurst Crew Member #13 Military Crew E-5

May 1st, 2009, 01:41 PM	#3
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	USA's info is good advice and works great for cleaning. Tips for install: Do not use locktite, get some locking bolts if your worried about them backing out. take your time If you have a strut tower brace, remove it before raising the motor for header install clearance Beers on hand plenty of searchable info here that will help in making the job tolerable. __________________

May 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM	#5
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 300	Thanks. Well I just got home from work. Gonna go put these in, hopefully it doesn't take too long __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

May 1st, 2009, 03:20 PM	#6
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	See you around 7pm central __________________

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May 1st, 2009, 10:43 PM	#9
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	8:45 cst, whats the status? __________________

May 1st, 2009, 11:11 PM	#10
Towelly Wherever you go! 2006 Mustang GT 13.04 @ 106 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,648	Inquiring minds want to know! __________________ "Its the things you love that make you who you are!" "I guess that makes me large breasts...." Penny and Howard. The Big Bang Theory

May 2nd, 2009, 04:50 AM	#12
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	he realized that kooks needs alot of denting to fit properly hes been busy. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

May 2nd, 2009, 04:59 AM	#13
usafimj MM Fanatic 2007 Ford Mustang GT 13.253 @ 106.96mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 4,432	He'd probably have to do a mock set up then weld it all together __________________ Mods in garage Hurst Crew Member #13 Military Crew E-5

May 2nd, 2009, 05:04 AM	#14
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	yup true.....kooks suck ass. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

May 2nd, 2009, 06:38 AM	#15
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 300	finally done.....and the bitch of it all I didn't get to start it yet because it's 3 am here and everyone is sleepin. Install wasn't that bad, just time consuming......had problems with my jack and the 02 extension didn't fit so I had to cut and splice. I did the whole thing solo cuz my buddy dogged out on it. One other thing that held me back was the bolt on top of the starter. When I was putting the starter back on I spent 45 minutes under the car trying to get at that flippin bolt. I finally got out from under the car to post here about what a dumbass I am cuz I cant get this bolt in, and ask for help, but I happened to take a glance from the top view of the motor and it was easy to get from that angle. They look sexy as hell though, kinda makes the rest of the engine bay look bad. I will post some pics tomorrow __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's Last edited by adam0421 : May 2nd, 2009 at 06:56 AM.

May 2nd, 2009, 05:07 PM	#16
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 300	Got it started today.....no leaks and sounds bad ass. I did get a CEL, haven't checked it yet though. One other thing I haven't tested yet, I had bamachips turn off Traction control permanently in the tune for the LT's but the light on the TC button is not lit like when you push it to manually turn it off. My question is when TC is turned off in the tune does the TC button not light up? __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

May 2nd, 2009, 10:25 PM	#17
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 55	he realized that kooks needs alot of denting to fit properly hes been busy. You didn't need to dent the Kooks right? __________________ Bama 93 tune C&L Racer CAI Steeda UDP MGW shifter w/Gripper knob Flowmasters FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover Centerforce Dual Friction clutch

May 2nd, 2009, 10:40 PM	#18
bkid Regular 2006 Mustang GT 14.024 Join Date: May 2008 Location: ALBUQUERQUE Posts: 183	A long long extension from the front of the motor gets that starter bolt in quick. I used a plastic scraper and mineral spirits to clean the heads. Congrats on a long install. Did you change out the squishy stock motor mounts?

May 2nd, 2009, 10:44 PM	#19
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 300	nope, still sittin on stock mounts __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

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