Review of the KR mufflers with Kooks LT - Page 3

chuckstang · 01-16-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mullens

Great tip thanks. I told my installer about that, but he just heated the hanger a bit and it went up the 1/4". End justified the means I guess.

Oddly enough, my installer said the same thing, he did not believe, so I jacked up my car and did it myself. Sucked I had to even pay them, mine were way off, I have them close to perfect

mullens · 01-16-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sgt d

damn video's will not play for me

i am happy with my 5gt's as they got a little louder after a few miles. plus i will give up the lt sound for my blowoff sound

I think you may have to have a Photobucket account to play the video. I could be wrong though.

mullens · 01-16-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by evasive

sounds too braaaat braaaat for me...not enough rumble any more.

I know the sound you're looking for, but unless you stuff a 426 hemi in there, I don't think it's possible. I can say that after hearing these mufflers in person rather than on sound clips, they are music to my ears. Of course, it's a matter of taste. I don't think there's any more subjective issue than exahust.
Enjoy!

cbrmuscle · 01-16-2009, 04:55 PM

I actually kinda like the sound of the KR's with the Kooks. Very unique.

evasive · 01-16-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mullens

I know the sound you're looking for, but unless you stuff a 426 hemi in there, I don't think it's possible. I can say that after hearing these mufflers in person rather than on sound clips, they are music to my ears. Of course, it's a matter of taste. I don't think there's any more subjective issue than exahust.
Enjoy!

The SGT does it for me ;) The KR is too high pitched for me even in person. Plus, I think they look bad. That's just my opinion - lots of people hate the SGT

cobra1718 · 01-16-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1268Melberger

No my driver side actually has been an issue with every unit I put on. BTW...I checked on my tips and they definitely don't stick out like yours. Mine don't come out past my bumper as yours appear to.

I wonder if mine stick out furthur because of the long tubes, Anyways I am glad the majority of you guys like the KR's I plan on tweeking the fit on mine. Straighten the passenger side and see if I can push the tips in closer to the bumper so they wont stick out so far. I plan on staying with the KR's for awhile to see if these grow on me, And I sold my 5GT today, I only exhaust I have are the JBA and stock, Neither one of them are gonna work for me for sure. Thanks for your opinions everyone

manOwar · 01-16-2009, 06:33 PM

It's the mid pipe giving you the raspy sound. Be patient, there is an H-pipe coming for our Kooks that will give it the deep sound your looking for!!

cobra1718 · 01-16-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by manOwar

It's the mid pipe giving you the raspy sound. Be patient, there is an H-pipe coming for our Kooks that will give it the deep sound your looking for!!

more info, is it gonna be offered by Kooks or another vendor. I was planning on getting an exhaust shop to fabricate one, thanks man

cobra1718 · 01-16-2009, 07:09 PM

can someone tell me if the gt hpipe is anywhere close to gt500 xpipe where it connects to the exhaust pipe?

manOwar · 01-16-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra1718

more info, is it gonna be offered by Kooks or another vendor. I was planning on getting an exhaust shop to fabricate one, thanks man

It will be built by a shop in S. Florida.... I can't wait to get this X-pipe off even know it's huge step above stock. My GT with stock manifolds, catted H-pipe and Magnaflows sounds much better than my GT500 with Kooks, OR-X and Magnaflows....

cobra1718 · 01-16-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by manOwar

It will be built by a shop in S. Florida.... I can't wait to get this X-pipe off even know it's huge step above stock. My GT with stock manifolds, catted H-pipe and Magnaflows sounds much better than my GT500 with Kooks, OR-X and Magnaflows....

are you talking about powerhouse perf?

chuckstang · 01-16-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by evasive

The SGT does it for me ;) The KR is too high pitched for me even in person. Plus, I think they look bad. That's just my opinion - lots of people hate the SGT

I have the SGTs, nice mufflers but sorta boring dont you think, they don't have that grab your attention bark.

I never liked the stangs sound as well when they moved the muffs behind the axle

chuckstang · 01-16-2009, 08:12 PM

remember though an H pipe does not flow as well

manOwar · 01-16-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckstang

remember though an H pipe does not flow as well

Correct but what's a few HP at our power level?

1268 · 01-16-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra1718

I wonder if mine stick out furthur because of the long tubes, Anyways I am glad the majority of you guys like the KR's I plan on tweeking the fit on mine. Straighten the passenger side and see if I can push the tips in closer to the bumper so they wont stick out so far. I plan on staying with the KR's for awhile to see if these grow on me, And I sold my 5GT today, I only exhaust I have are the JBA and stock, Neither one of them are gonna work for me for sure. Thanks for your opinions everyone

I have Kooks lts too!!!

09Troublemaker · 01-17-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckstang

I have the SGTs, nice mufflers but sorta boring dont you think, they don't have that grab your attention bark.

I never liked the stangs sound as well when they moved the muffs behind the axle

Thats why I went with the 5GT's..some drone..but worth it IMO

ff500 · 01-17-2009, 08:56 AM

My Kr's showd up last week, its been to cold lately so I'll try installing them next weekend, I've got the frpp shorty headers I'm curious if they'll effect the sound, also anyone notice the green and yellow dots painted on theirs ?

chuckstang · 01-17-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ff500

My Kr's showd up last week, its been to cold lately so I'll try installing them next weekend, I've got the frpp shorty headers I'm curious if they'll effect the sound, also anyone notice the green and yellow dots painted on theirs ?

Hey John I am really considering seling my SGTs for the KRs, you might push me over the edge if you get yours on first!

Oh I started another thread where you can hear my SGTs under full throttle for comparison

I know you have them as well but I for one had never really heard them

ff500 · 01-17-2009, 03:58 PM

Where's the thread? I'd like to hear the sgt's.

1268 · 01-17-2009, 04:23 PM

I just took mine out for a spin...I think they sound good...nice volume but not over the top and no drone. Might have to keep them for when that H comes out.

luvgun74 · 01-20-2009, 09:11 AM

from what i hear on youtube of the 5gt's and kr's i am leaning towards the kr's since they have what seems to me as a somewhat unique sound and the 5gt's sound like the average "mustang". However i'm wanting the loud and obnoxious axle back out there, so tell me folks would the 5gt's be the one i'm looking for or just get the kr's and an o/r h or x pipe?

1268 · 01-20-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckstang

remember though an H pipe does not flow as well

H gives more HP...x gives more TQ....or vice-versa.

chuckstang · 01-20-2009, 12:15 PM

I believe X gives more power up top

cbrmuscle · 01-20-2009, 02:24 PM

The more I listen to that garage clip... the more I love it. Please post a clip of the car on the highway or around the block!!! I think this will be added to my wish list.

1268 · 01-20-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrmuscle

The more I listen to that garage clip... the more I love it. Please post a clip of the car on the highway or around the block!!! I think this will be added to my wish list.

My clip? Weather permitting I hope to add on in the next week or two...nothing but snow squalls/flurries the last 2-3 weeks = no car time.